Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Before we get into why the microwave’s defrost ...

Food safety is vital, especially when using the freezer. Knowing how to properly freeze items and, more importantly, defrost them, is crucial so you do not become unwell. When it comes to meat, the ...

It’s almost dinnertime and, whoops, you forgot to get the steak you planned to serve out of the freezer. Not to worry. If you have a microwave, you can defrost the meat in no time using the defrost ...

You are correct, and this pertains more to meat, fish and fowl than veggies or bread, etc. For the microwave defrost method, here are the steps: Place the food on a microwave-safe plate or in a ...