Back to Dirty Little Secrets Index Dirty Little Secret I never serve meals directly from my stove. Here’s why... by Maria Gracia Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest Dirty Little Secret is available. As convenient as it may seem to serve your soup, stew or other meals made in pots or pans directly onto plates from the stove, you'll find it easier to clean up afterwards if you place the pot onto a heat-resistant counter mat, on the counter, like I do. In doing so, you won't have burners, burner pans, or grills to clean--a simple swipe of your counter with hot soapy water will do the trick! Back to Dirty Little Secrets Index