Choose saucepan sizes: 2-quart for smaller jobs and 4-quart as an all-purpose workhorse
A 4-quart saucepan is a versatile default, and adding a 2-quart helps for smaller tasks like rice.
The transcript recommends a 4-quart saucepan as a “perfect size” for many tasks and suggests adding a 2-quart if you can afford it. It notes smaller can be better for rice, while 4-quart can handle larger boiling tasks.
The short version
- 4-quart is a strong all-purpose saucepan size.
- 2-quart is useful for smaller-volume cooking (e.g., rice).
What goes wrong
Only owning an oversized pot for small tasks
Add a smaller (around 2-quart) saucepan if possible.
Learn next
Portion cooked rice into equal servings for meal prep
Cook rice, then divide it into a set number of portions to create consistent meals.
Cook rice by simmering in stock until the liquid is absorbed
Add rice, cover it with stock, and let it boil/simmer down until the liquid is gone to cook the rice in one pan.
Use the oven as an alternative to an air fryer for finishing the pizza
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can finish cooking the topped pizza in the oven instead.
Finish a topped pizza in an air fryer at 180°C for 7 minutes
After topping the base, cook it in an air fryer at 180°C for about 7 minutes to melt cheese and heat through.