Keeping Foods Warm While Other Foods Get "Done"

1. Place pancakes or waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet as they're made if you want to serve them all at the same time.

2. Keep hot takeout food -- such as barbecued meat or Chinese food -- warm by transfering it to an oven-safe baking dish while you prepare another dish serve with it. 

3. If you mash potatoes in an oven-safe saucepan, place them in the oven to stay warm while you finish preparing the other foods. 

4. When stir-frying foods in several batches, transfer heated foods to the oven until all foods have been stir-fried.