We've all been there: a pound of ground beef sitting in the freezer, rock solid, and you need it ready for dinner ASAP.

While it's ideal to cook ingredients at their freshest, buying food in ... a properly frozen whole chicken can last for a year, portioned chicken parts for nine months, and ground chicken for ...

“Because the temperatures are high and the food stays hot for some time, some products can be overcooked.” Likewise, some people find the texture of frozen meat and certain types of seafood ...