We’re living in a golden age of small kitchen appliances (see: slow cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers). We’re also in a not-so-golden age of abundant counter space. So what’s a home cook to do?

Your freezer seems like it should be cold enough to kill any bacteria on frozen food, but listeria, salmonella, and E. coli can all survive in freezing temperatures. The bacteria will start growing ...