Thawing frozen foods with cold water in your sink works well, but uses a lot of water. Instead, culinary website The Cook's Thesaurus suggests to put those foods (in a waterproof freezer bag) in the washing machine, fill it with cold water, and use the delicate setting; the agitation and cold water will defrost the food quickly. Make sure you don't let the washer go into the spin cycle by keeping the lid open. More »
