Cooking and Serving Foods
Thaw frozen meat and poultry in the refrigerator overnight on a tray with a wire rack placed directly under the food. For faster thawing, place the packages under cold running water or use a microwave oven. Do not leave meat and poultry on the kitchen bench to thaw.
Use frozen foods as soon as possible after thawing.
To prevent the growth of harmful micro-organisms, always follow the cooking times given in the recipe and check that the food is thoroughly cooked before serving. This is especially important for meat, poultry, seafood and egg dishes.
Serve cold food chilled. Leave them in the refrigerator until serving time.
Cooking Times
The cooking times provided are approximate. Always test that foods are cooked before serving.