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Cooking
Tips |
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A
microwave oven is an energy efficient alternative
to a conventional oven. It cooks food more
quickly and it uses 70-80% less electricity
than a regular oven. |
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When
youre cooking on top of the range, use
pots and pans that are properly sized to
fit the burners. Using a small pan on
a large burner wastes energy and can be
a safety hazard. Cookware with flat bottoms
and tight covers is your best choice. Always
cook with lids on your pans, as this keeps
the heat inside and speeds up cooking time. |
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If you
do use a conventional oven, try to avoid
peeking by opening the oven door. Each
peek can lower the oven temperature by
25 degrees. Use a toaster oven to cook small
items. |
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Although
often recommended, its not really necessary
to preheat the oven for foods with a cooking
time of over one hour. Using glass pans
allows you to set the oven 25 degrees lower
because glass retains heat. |
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When
preparing a meal in your oven, try to use
foods that are cooked at about the same
temperature. That way your oven can cook
several dishes at the same time. |
