Wax paper and parchment paper may seem practically the same, but knowing the difference between the two could save your oven ...

When to Use Parchment Paper First, it’s important to know that while the two look strikingly similar, waxed paper and parchment paper aren’t the same. Waxed paper is made with a nonstick coating made ...

Don't make the mistake of storing food in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper. It looks pretty but there's one big downside ...

The short answer: No. "Never use wax paper in the oven, as the wax coating will melt—and can even smoke or burn," says Chicago pastry chef Casey Doody, founder of the culinary consultancy pastryCASE.