This year, I took on the massive responsibility of hosting Friendsgiving. But between juggling work and prepping for guests, I made the biggest rookie mistake—I forgot to thaw the bird. So, I did what ...

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. The menu is planned. The shopping is done. Pies are in the oven. You're feeling pretty good about all your preparations but something is tickling the back of your mind ...

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA says there are three ways to safely thaw a frozen turkey. How to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator Every four to ...

If your Thanksgiving turkey is still sitting in the freezer, the countdown to getting it thawed safely has already begun. Depending on its size, thawing can take days, especially for larger birds.

You can sous vide, par-steam or smoke a turkey (or even stuff it to make a turducken), but you can't do much of anything with it if it's frozen. There's nothing that ruins Thanksgiving faster than ...

It’s turkey time … almost. Before you can carve and serve that bird, you gotta prep and cook it. And that means thawing out what is essentially a 25-pound bowling ball in your freezer. Here’s what you ...

They, whoever “they” are, are fond of saying things like “if it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done around here.” Folks do tend to put things off until the last second, and nowhere is ...

Here are some quick and safe ways to thaw a frozen turkey, even at the very last minute. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Thanksgiving is almost here! If you're planning to cook the big bird, the USDA ...