Cook clever: how to save time and energy in the kitchen | Waste not

There are all sorts of ways the home cook can help conserve precious energy, this recipe for vegan coconutty cheesecake' being a case in point

Reducing waste in the kitchen isn't just about saving food: the time and energy it takes to cook food are also important resources that are easily squandered.

The best way to save energy, besides loving your leftovers, is by cooking less: swap out a cooked element of your meal for a nutritious vegetable salad or raw dish (such as today's coconut and lemon cheesecake"); or make one-pot wonders that don't use multiple cooker rings. And when you do need to cook more, make extra portions for the freezer.