Author name: Christie Rotondo

We tested five methods for defrosting ground beef to find the best way to do it quickly and safely.

Having a still-frozen turkey on Thanksgiving morning is the stuff of nightmares for many. Here’s how to defrost a turkey—without food poisoning your guests.

To determine the best way to defrost chicken, I tested the USDA’s three recommended methods, along with two other common, even if objectionable, ones.

There are more than 14,000 known species of mushrooms. Here, we give an overview of 19 common types you’ll likely come across at the grocery store and farmers market, along with tips for choosing, storing, and prepping them—plus plenty of recipes for enjoying this fungi in ramens, pastas, curries, and more.

Though a nectarine is a type of peach, there are a number of differences between the two—many of which have to do with peach fuzz and the nectarine’s lack thereof. Here’s everything you need to know about these two fruits and how to use them.

Part plum and part apricot, pluots are a juicy, flavorful fruit to enjoy in season. Here’s what you need to know about them, including where to find them.