Cranking your flame to the max doesn’t necessarily cook food faster—it just uses more gas. Many meals turn out just as well (if not better) when cooked on medium or low heat, especially with the lid on.

Pro tip: Once food or water reaches a boil, turn the flame down and let the residual heat do the rest.

3. Deep Clean With Lemon and a Needle

Lemon juice can do more than brighten up your salad—it breaks down grease and grime built up on your burners.