Put a lid on it! No, we don't want you to shut up. You should know by now that you have to take us quite literally! Today we're talking cooking, stove tops, and of course, lids. Read on for the simplest tip on how to cook faster, and with less energy!

When cooking on your stove, use lids as much as possible. It will help you boil water faster, cook foods quicker, and save energy. Of course, you'll want to use the lid that matches with your pot or pan whenever possible. If the lid fits, it's much less likely that you'll be letting out precious steam.

You'll probably even find that something that you cooked on high heat without a lid can cook on medium heat with a lid, and in less time! Now that's what we call efficient. This site tells us that a "saucepan covered with a well fitting lid uses a quarter less energy when boiling than a saucepan without a lid." Plus, they make another great point: steam in the pot = steam not in the kitchen.

So don't forget, next time you cook, and especially boil - don't forget to put a lid on it!

Rebecca says: The quickest win on this is when boiling water - what time you save!