Defrost your food by putting it in the fridge the night before you want to use it. Not only will this help keep your fridge cold, and reduce its power consumption, but it will save you having to defrost it in the microwave.

If you do forget to take something out for defrosting and like me, you are loathe to use the microwave, then place the food (well wrapped) into the sink covered with tepid water (not too hot - you don’t want to start cooking it). This will speed up defrosting, you may need to replenish the water once it cools completely.

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