Residential Business About Us Home Residential Benefits of Cooking with Natural Gas Cook what you love with control and convenience. Cooking can be a daily comfort that brings families together, or simply helps us unwind from a long day. With the control and convenience of natural gas, it’s never a chore. Whether it’s your first time using a natural gas cooktop or range, or you’re a seasoned pro cooking on the blue flame, enjoy cooking with your natural gas cooktop or range to create memorable experiences with the foods you crave. Benefits of cooking with natural gas. Cook with confidence If you’re new to cooking with natural gas, welcome to the club! Check out some tips to get you started and learn how to keep your home safe and healthy while you’re cooking up concoctions in the kitchen. Getting started Cooking safety Indoor air quality tips Get acquainted with natural gas cooking Light your gas cooktop according to manufacturer instructions. While the flame is instant, pans still need to preheat. However, they will heat much faster than with a cooktop, saving you time in the kitchen. Cooking utensils can get hot if you leave them in, on or around the cooktop while cooking. Flames from gas won’t cause burn marks on the bottom of your pan. This only happens if you get food or oil on the pan bottom, and would occur no matter what kind of cooktop you use. Try charring a pepper or cooked corn on the cob directly over the flame. You can also heat tortillas or toast bread directly on the burner. Good kitchen ventilation is important, so use a hood vent or exhaust fan at all times when cooking. Discover More Cook like a chef with natural gas. Find a contractor to convert your kitchen to natural gas and cook like the pros. Find a contractor Welcome to a natural gas home. Find out how natural gas adds warmth, convenience and savings to your home. Details Ways to save every month. Read tips that can help you improve energy efficiency and lower your monthly bill. Learn more Can I get gas? Check on gas availability for your conversion or new construction project. Check Now Find a contractor Use our tool to find a NW Natural preferred contractor. Search Register your account online. View and pay bills, see gas use, and compare use over time. Register Builders / HVAC Investors Suppliers Careers Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Terms and Conditions Online Privacy CA Privacy Policy Bill Inserts En Español Contact Us © 2021 NW Natural. All Rights Reserved.