cook them. I placed them in zip lock bags and put then in the refrigerator. I wanted to still use them for dinner tonight, are they still good??? Frozen meats and poultry that have been defrosted in the microwave need to be cooked immediately upon thawing.  As defrosting in the microwave can result in uneven thawing and warm spots, bacteria have an opportunity to become active and multiply if not cooked immediately. what is a best and safe way to prepare hot dogs for a party two hours in advance & keep them warm till they are served, can they be cooked in crock pot with no water added if so how long do you cook them in crock pot ???? Hot dogs should be reheated according to package directions or bring to a boil and cook for five minutes. Do not use a crock pot/slow cooker as it is not designed for reheating of food safely. I have seal packaged ground chicken which i kept in the freezer and than i thought i was gonna make it so i thawed it overnight in the refrigerator unopened, and than decided not to and put it back in the freezer. the expiry date has passed, is it still ok to cook? Once you freeze a food, the expiry date is not applicable anymore as the freezing process extends the shelf life of the food.  If the grounded chicken still had ice crystals present on the package, it would be fine to