Turkey Thaw in the fridge for several days ... Flattening food in zip-locked bags helps things to freeze and thaw quickly and saves freezer space, too. The safest way to defrost food is in the ...

It's Thanksgiving Day and you're finally ready to get your cook on. With all the holiday cheer you can muster, you reach for the turkey in the fridge, only to realize it's still a frigid solid mass.

Here are the 4 safe ways to defrost your food: 1. In the refrigerator is the slowest method, so prep ahead of time. A frozen turkey takes at least 24 hours to thaw per every 5 pounds. Once thawed ...