Silicone baking mats have so many pros. They are nonstick, durable, and easy to clean. But they can become damaged and unsafe to use if you make this mistake.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Silicone mats and parchment paper basically do ...

Here's what to know before you line your pan with wax paper.

While many recipes call for using either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat like a Silpat, the two aren't 100-percent interchangeable. Both use food-grade silicone to keep food from sticking to ...

Head over to your organized pantry or the cabinet where you stash your kitchen supplies and peak inside. You have rolls of both parchment and wax paper, don't you? Most people do! It's almost ...

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Here's when it's necessary and when it's not.

Both aluminum foil and parchment paper have their places in oven cooking, but each one is best for certain types of jobs, and ...

Bakery experts affirm that parchment paper is safe for the oven, as it is heat-resistant and non-sticky. It can be used for baking and even warming food at a certain temperature. Also, parchment paper ...