Parchment paper is the grease, moisture and heat-resistant paper that is used for cooking and baking. However, you can also make your own parchment paper at home if you want to give paper an antique look for an art project. more »

Before cooking your fish in the oven or on the stove top, consider grilling fish in parchment paper. Grilled fish en Papillote is the name of this dish in French, which essentially means "in parchment paper." Cooking fish in parchment paper preserves the natural juices of the fish. The parchment paper keeps the fillets moist while locking in the flavors. Placing the parchment-wrapped fish in foil packets prevents the parchment paper from burning on the grill, and cooks the vegetables with your fish fillets. more »

Some of the most significant pieces of literature have been written on parchment paper. Sturdy and reusable, parchment was an important player in human history. more »

Back in medieval times people wrote on parchment paper. This paper is no longer used today, but you can create your own parchment paper at home. This project is very inexpensive and a lot of fun. You may want to create some parchment paper for a school project, to re-create an old poem, or to create a scroll of rules for your home. Whatever your reason you are sure to love the end result. more »

If you haven't already, you will soon learn that using parchment paper to line your baking utensils will dramatically decrease the amount of time it takes to clean the pan. Parchment paper is very affordable in grocery stores and can be used in pans or cookie sheets. If you do, cleaning will be as easy as removing the paper and throwing it in the trash. Find parchment paper that is coated with sulfuric acid that works well against grease and moisture. more »

There are many uses for parchment paper in the kitchen from easy cleanup to quick meals. Parchment paper is natural and safe for use with food. Professional cooks have been using it for years in their kitchens to save time and work more effectively and you can, too. Parchment paper can easily be found in the paper and plastic section of your local grocery store. more »

Parchment paper is used to line baking sheets or hold in liquids in packets of oven-baked foods. It is lined with a coating of silicone or Quilon, which makes it moisture-resistant. Use of parchment paper enables you to easily free a baked item from its pan and may prevent heavy oil buildup on your bakeware. When parchment paper is unavailable, there are a few items you can use to produce a similar effect. more »

Parchment paper is a special paper often used for cooking. The paper itself is often considered to be a substitution for wax paper. Parchment paper can be used in most situations that calls for wax paper. It should be noted, however, that wax paper can not be substituted for jobs that specifically require parchment paper because it will cause the oven to smoke. more »

Parchment paper has a variety of applications in the culinary world. It can be used to help cook up some delectable entrees, serve up vegetable packets and also as a powerful tool in cake decoration. However, the many different folds and ways to utilize the parchment paper can be difficult for some who have never worked with it before. Here is an easy method to fold parchment paper so it can be used as a cake decorator. more »