TRICK #1 Warming the Serving Bowl
Warm serving bowls are a nice touch for steamed vegetables and other foods. When steaming your vegetables, invert the serving bowl over the covered steaming pot so it will heat up while the vegetables cook.
TRICK #2 Heating Up Coffee Mugs
When you pour hot coffee into a cold mug, the mug absorbs heat, making the coffee cool down faster. To keep coffee hot longer, preheat the mug by filling it with hot tap water and letting it sit while the coffee brews. When the coffee is ready, pour out the hot water.
TRICK #3 Keeping Delicate Foods Warm
Placing a saucepan on a burner set to "low" can sometimes be overkill for keeping some foods warm—delicate sauces may burn; mashed potatoes can get scorched. Want to apply just the gentlest of steady heat? Place a cast-iron skillet over a low flame, and then place the saucepan in the skillet. The extra layer of cast iron will diffuse the heat evenly. Like these? See more quick tips at Cook's Illustrated.
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I have several keep-warm tips. 1. Set a bowl over the vent burner if the oven is in use. As long as the bowl has a small base, it won’t unduly block the vent. 2. A well-insulated covered gravy boat keeps sauces hot for a surprisingly long time. 3. Set a plate on a large saucepan with an inch of boiling water in the bottom. 4. It’s low-tech, but a tight wrap of foil is perfect for keeping a bowl of corn on the cob hot throughout the meal.