From the elegant crispy chew of perfectly formed macarons to delectable chocolate chip cookies with gooey melted centers, there’s nothing that a pastry mat cannot make more delicious. This simple ...

There are countless items in your kitchen that you know for a fact you won’t use every day, but still serve a purpose. Take silicone mats, for example. Unless you’re a regular Betty Crocker, you might ...

Save time, foil, and paper with these mats. Admittedly, I haven’t taken very good care of my sheet pans. In college, I burned a steak on one that left a permanent black stain (and set off the ...

Monica Burton is the former deputy editor of Eater.com where she covered restaurants and food culture from 2017 to 2025. I’m one of those people who much prefers baking to cooking. I like the clearly ...

Are you using silicone baking mats wrong? Learn the biggest mistakes to avoid, how to clean them properly, and when to use ...

Which pastry mat is best? A pastry mat is a silicone and fiberglass sheet designed to help you measure your ingredients correctly and provide you with a nonstick surface for easy transfers. These mats ...