(And muffin tinsthe absolute worst to wash IMHO.)

It cant be removed unless you use chemicals or a heck of a lot of elbow grease.

She explains that over time, the problem just gets worse.

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The buildup covers the nonstick surface of your pan.

Not exactly idealespecially if you shelled out for nice nonstick pans.

Last, dont use metal utensils (like forks or stainless steel spatulas) when cooking on nonstick cookware.

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Kierin Baldwin is a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, specializing in pastry and baking arts.

So, does a pro chef like Baldwin even use PAM and other similar cooking sprays at all?

She sure doesexclusively when baking in uncoated aluminum or glass bakeware.

When it comes to cooking, Baldwin says she uses clarified butter orolive oilinstead of cooking spray.

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If you dont own any nonstick pansor you could use some new onescheck out the below options.

It has everything youll need to get cookingall nonstick, of course.

Made with porcelain enamel, this nonstick skillet comes with a glass lidkey for so many delicious recipes.

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Its so pretty youll want to leave it out even when you arent cooking!

Everything has a ceramic nonstick coating which is as sleek as it is functional.

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Kierin Baldwin is a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, specializing in pastry and baking arts.

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