Tip 1.    Salt the water. It gives your pasta flavor and raises the boiling point for faster preparation.

Tip 2.    Slice and dice fresh fruits and vegetables for an entire week so that they are available for every meal.

Tip 3.    Bring meat to room temperature before cooking. It will retain it's natural juices, cook faster and more evenly.

Tip 4.    If you're in the market for new appliances, consider a convection oven. Convection cooking saves a considerable amount of time and energy costs.

Tip 5.    Get a kitchen thermometer. It reduces cooking time and the risk for dried out, overcooked food or bacteria from undercooked meat.

Tip 6.   Use a lid on your pots. It reduces the external temperatures affect on the food. It also saves energy since you can cook at lower temperatures.

Tip 7.   Grate your frozen butter with a food grater for an easier spread. It avoids waiting for the butter to melt or making a mess in the microwave.

Tip 8.   Use a mallet or meat tenderizer before cooking meats such as boneless chicken breasts or pork. It reduces excess moisture and cooks faster and more evenly.

Tip 9.   Skip bone-in meats such as pork steaks, t-bones, or ribeyes. They are usually thicker and take considerably more time to cook.

Tip 10. Clean as you go. As food is prepared and being cooked, clean prep boards, utensils and pots for less clean up time later.