Turkeys can be thawed using one of three methods, but the safest, most foolproof, and most recommended is to thaw them in the refrigerator. In addition to being the safest method, this will also result in the best finished product.

Courtesy of the USDA, use this chart for reference when preparing beef for consumption. This guide includes beef cut, weight, oven temperature, approximate cooking time and tips for safely cooking beef products. Get ready for a yummy BBQ!

Hams may be fresh, cured, or cured and smoked. They can be ready-to-eat, fully cooked, partially cooked, or cook-before-eating, and can be wet-cured, dry-cured and aged, or not cured at all. Here’s a guide to help!

Whatever variety you choose, look for apples free of bruises and firm to the touch. Apples stored in the refrigerator will last up to 10 times longer than those left at room temperature. Use this guide to determine what apples are best for you!

Talking Rain® is voluntarily recalling specific lot codes of bottles of its Sparkling Ice® Cherry Limeade according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent June 29.

I'm always amazed when guests at my table are blown away by what they describe as the best iced tea they've ever tasted. Read this helpful cooking tip to find out some pointers to ensure success.

This article is a quick list of common foods that are safe storing in a lunch box at room temperature. It also features the items that require special care. Read up and get those lunch boxes packed full of yummy treats!

Seeing pink as you're slicing into your beautifully browned holiday turkey is enough to strike fear into the heart of any cook, no matter how experienced they are. Follow these few tips to avoid that scene this holiday season.

Courtesy of The Cattleman’s Beef Board, this doneness chart will help you roast your desired doneness. For best results, insert a thermometer in the center of the thickest part of the roast reads 5° to 10° below final temperature.

Whatever brand of hot dogs you choose, be careful not to condemn them to death by boiling. Read these helpful cooking tips to make sure they are heated through – moist on the outside and very lightly browned is just about right.

A fun-filled article for the whole family about this festive fall gourd. Including jokes, trivia, and other interesting facts that will be good to know come the spooky season!

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its snack mix products flavored with a seasoning manufactured by a third-party supplier that contained a recalled dry milk powder that has the potential of being contaminated by Salmonella, according to a Department of War All Food and Drug Activity message sent May 7.

If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla, you're in good company – vanilla has been America's first-choice flavor for a very long time. Use this helpful article to learn more about why we all love ice cream!

Grilled cheese made the conventional way can get pretty soggy by lunchtime. Try making it this way instead! This article features a new spin on this classic cheesy meal!