6 Tips for Saving Energy While Cooking  Wednesday August 31,
2011 Posted at 08:17  Tips for saving energy while cooking in
your kitchen  In today’s economy, people are looking to save
money off monthly utility bills wherever they can. Many people
look at light bulbs or thermostat settings to trim energy costs
and often overlook an area of the home that offers ample
opportunities for saving energy: the kitchen. In many cases,
cooking food uses more energy than it has to, even if you’re a
good chef. But there are a few things you can do to save energy
and money while whipping up your next five-star meal.  1. Make
sure the cooking method matches the meal  The first step toward
cooking in a way that saves energy is to make sure you always
match the meal you’re planning on cooking to the appropriate
cooking method, whether that involves an oven, stovetop, toaster
oven, microwave or some other device. Generally speaking, you
should strive for right-sized cooking — large meals should be
cooked with large appliances