The myth purports that washing meat can make it safer, but only cooking it to recommended temperatures effectively kills any harmful bacteria on its surface. On the contrary, washing meat can actually ...

For the love of food safety, please put your meat back in the refrigerator. istetiana / Getty Images I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video from New Zealand chef and cookbook author ...

At REAL SIMPLE, we published more than 100 new recipes in 2025, including dozens of easy dinners, versatile sides, comforting ...