Helpful hints1 Keep flames under the base of pans. Ifthe flames lick round the sides of thepans you are wasting gas.2 Only heat the amount of liquid youneed. Do not overfill pans.3 Cover pans with a lid wheneverpossible. The food will heat up morequickly and there will be less steam inthe kitchen.4 Try cooking more than one vegetable inthe same pan, for example potatoesand carrots.5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces.This way they will cook more quickly.6 A pressure cooker will save time andenergy.Z C G 8 0 2 111The hotplate