This habit is why, in lots of foodservice kitchens, many of the skillets and stockpots are misshapen. Taking a hot pot or pan ...

Hot water isn't suitable for many kitchen utensils. (Photo: iStock) So, you have cooked your favourite meal and now face the task of cleaning a greasy pan. Many of us instinctively reach for hot water ...

Use nonmetal utensils, line pans with parchment or silicone mats and let them cool fully. A rimmed metal sheet pan is a ...