Parchment paper is a versatile tool in the kitchen: used in the oven as a steaming packet for cooking salmon, in toaster ovens for roasting vegetables and on frying pan surfaces for non-stick chicken breast. But can it’s versatility extend to microwave ovens? Let’s find out. Can you microwave parchment paper? Parchment paper is safe … Read more
Aluminum foil is an excellent wrapper in the kitchen, but i don’t recommend using it to bake cookies or delicate treats because I feel it adds unwanted elements to the overall aesthetics. Any other baking project and I’ve got you covered, even so with a golden tip: Which side of aluminum foil to place underneath … Read more
The microwave is one of the most comfort and easiest ways to cook. And while you can easily mimic almost any kind of oven recipes in there, not all materials that prove well in the torrid perimeters of oven are actually safe to put in the microwave. One such item is the good’ol aluminum foil … Read more
Don’t mistake parchment paper for wax paper. These two aren’t the same and neither are they interchangeable in the kitchen. Is parchment paper the same as wax paper? Parchment paper is not the same as wax paper. Both are two pantry staples meant for different kitchen applications. Wax paper is mainly used in households for … Read more
First off, not every household wrapper is meant for oven use. Wax paper alongside its “freezing” and “anti-stick” goodness is a terrible companion in the oven. That’s because the coating melts off and the substrate disintegrates at standard oven temperatures; 350 F and 375 F. (There’s still a way around this limitation though, and if you click … Read more
