When making nachos, make a double layer of chips and toppings to get all the flavors and textures in one bite.

To get crispy browned crust on pizza without a pizza stone, use your stainless steel skillet instead.

To streamline baked ziti, parcook the pasta right in the sauce before transferring the pot to the oven.

Instead of transferring your frittata in the oven to finish cooking, cover it to cook it completely on the stovetop.