Defrosted

Freezing to such extreme temperatures completely stops all microbiological activity, and when defrosted is actually closer to ‘fresh’ than never-frozen fish, which can sometimes go at least a week from capture to being delivered to your local fishmonger. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I think folding some fresh aka defrosted cranberries through the whipped cream would be a great idea to really bring out that tart Christmassy flavour. ❋ Niki (2005)

How did you know that I have a defrosted banana in my fridge just looking for this cookie? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Cooked cutlets defrosted if previously frozen taste great re-heated in a toaster oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, either as a dinner or in a sandwich. ❋ Laura Kumin (2011)

I thought for sure the powdered sugar would be gone when the cookies defrosted and the condensation destroyed the nice white coating. ❋ Marni (2009)

I defrosted them completely before baking, as I would with puff pastry. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Alternatively, you can use ½ standard 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry. ❋ Deborah Chud (2012)

Alternatively, you can use ½ standard 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry. ❋ Deborah Chud (2012)

French health authorities say seven children have been hospitalized with E. coli infections in northern France, five of them after eating defrosted beef burgers. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Like the regular canneles, these chocolate canneles are best eaten after being defrosted and reheated in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 350F. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The search for strike weapons goes on – Tommaso Benvenuti, an exciting young centre, needs to be integrated, and Sergio Parisse needs to be cryogenically frozen for eternity, defrosted only on match-days. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Then on my way to work, I move one of the bags to the fridge, and by the time I get home dinner is defrosted, marinated and ready to go. ❋ Unknown (2009)