Freezing food -

Cooking from frozen: what to thaw first and what can go straight in the pan

25/09/2026 by Practical Nest

Frozen ingredients ready to be sorted into foods that need thawing and foods that can be cooked from frozen

Raw meat, seafood and homemade meals usually need thorough defrosting before cooking. Find out which foods can go straight from the freezer to the toaster, pan or oven.