How long does it take to thaw a turkey? Longer than you think. Learn the ins and outs of safely thawing a whole turkey for your next big Thanksgiving celebration. Alison Czinkota Alison Czinkota Whats one obstacle standing between you and a highly anticipated turkey feast? We have the lowdown on proven methods, from safest yet slowest to oh snap. Keep the turkey in its original wrapping. It takesdays, and a turkey takes up valuable space in the fridge....

How long does rice last in the fridge and freezer? The risk of bacterial growth, particularlyBacillus cereus, increases, which can lead to foodborne illness. The USDA says you should never eat food that is left out of the fridge formore than two hours. Simply Recipes / Getty Images In addition to safety, the overall taste of leftover rice can suffer if its kept around too long. But the way its prepared might make a difference....

Plus, which foods you should completely avoid refreezing. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It happens way too often at our house. We take out some chicken from the freezer and end up only using half of it. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Or we thaw some leftovermuffinsand end up eating just one or two. We usually just pop them back in the freezer, but Im never sure this is the best idea....

Here’s how to convert to cooked chicken, whether diced or shredded, boneless or whole. It can make you feel in the dark once you’re at the store or putting in an order. Whether the chicken you’re shopping for is uncooked or cooked, here’s your key. Emma Christensen If you’re a little short for your recipe, just roll with it. If you have excess chicken, freeze for up to 3 months....

Velveting is the key to unlocking the true potential of your homemade stir-fries. Velveting preserves moisture and makes the toughest cuts of meat tender as they cook. As my dad always says, velveting makes for a better, softer texture for next-level stir-fries. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder What Is Velveting? How Do You Velvet Meat? Velveting is a low-effort, high-reward technique for cooking beef, chicken, pork, and more. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder...

It depends on how often you use them. And this cycle repeats for days, weeks, maybe evenmonthswith a single dish rag. The dish towel, unfortunately, is not immune to this. Simply Recipes / Getty Images coli,Salmonella, andCampylobacter. What exactly is on your towels depends on how you use them and clean them. If they are just there to dry hands and maybe clean dishes, then they can lastabout a week....

You’re probably not doing it often enough. I’ve often wondered, though, how often I should be replacing my sponge. The kitchen sponge is the germiest place in the home, according to a2011 studyfrom the National Sanitation Foundation. Simply Recipes / Getty Images By comparison, only five percent of toilet seats had coliform. Then, let the sponge air dry. She zaps it on high for a minute. Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

Ever wondered about the backstory of Simply Recipes? Here’s the story of our site’s humble beginnings and evolution. Times, they are a changin. From lemons to lemonade First the back story. Around 9 years ago I got sick. I had been helping to run an Internet start-up in San Francisco that went bust. Holly Heyser That was the first dot-com crash, back in 2001. I developed a flu that just wouldnt go away....

Time to invest in a…cake steamer? Simply Recipes Robert Lucas is a Tiktok starknown for his incredible cake designs. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Simply Recipes It was a unicorn cake. I saw a picture of one on Instagram and though, I bet I could do that. Id never made a cake before, so Im surprised she said, Sure![Haha.] It turned out great and my niece loved it....

The best baked potatoes are made in the oven. Heres the scoop on how to make them perfectly every time. In its essence, a baked potato is a potato, baked. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel As with all elemental things, though, the simplicity of a baked potato is deceptive. Weve all had excellent baked potatoes and terrible baked potatoes. Happily, an excellent one is not any harder to make than a terrible one....

Gluten-free baking recipes work differently than conventional ones. Heres what to expect, from technique and texture differences to other helpful tips and tricks! First: Lets talk about gluten. Alison Conklin The first step towards gluten-free goodness is coming up with a suitable flour alternative. So, to mimic this makeup, you need eithermultiple flours and bindersor astore bought, premixed combination. As good as these blends may be, they wont be identical to wheat flour....

Avoid some of the most common problems, plus how to fix them if they do happen. When it comes to Thanksgiving meal essentials,pumpkin pieis arguably as important as the turkey itself. But even for experienced bakers, things dont always go to plan. How Do I Know When a Pumpkin Pie Is Done? Why Did My Pumpkin Pie Crack? Why this happens:Pumpkin pie cracks when its been overbaked. Elise Bauer The filling for pumpkin pie is technically a custard, a liquid thickened with eggs....

The key to vibrantly colored, crisp-tender broccoli to cook or freeze. What Is Blanching? Why Should I Blanch Broccoli? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Blanching has a number of benefits. Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water and turn the burner to high heat. Bring the water to a full boil. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Putting on the lid will help it come to a boil faster. The National Center for Home Food Preservation suggests using one gallon of water per pound of vegetables....