Look For Flat Bottoms. There are several nifty little suggestions you can follow in the kitchen to save even more. Like selecting flat-bottomed pans that fit the heating units. And using lids to retain heat and decrease cooking time. Just read on.
	38. Plan meals so several things can cook at the same time in the oven. Avoid opening the door until the food is done, unless the suspense is too much for you.
	39. Try using a pressure cooker. It can cut the cooking time of a regular pot on a burner by one-third. And it makes really cool noises.
	40. While the microwave is great for re-heating leftovers, takeout foods or cooking a single dish, a conventional oven may be more economical if you're cooking several items.
	41. Baking or microwaving defrosted food uses one-third less energy than starting with frozen food.
	42. If you're going to clean your oven, use the self-cleaning cycle right after you finish baking. That will give the self-cleaning cycle a head start in heating the oven. Almost sounds like cheating, doesn't it?
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