I hope you found my last post on the best clean cookware helpful and informative. After sharing that, I received many questions about different brands and their cleanliness. This prompted me to highlight something important that I mentioned at the start of my latest video:
No cookware or bakeware is 100% perfect. Unless you’re cooking over an open fire using a spit—which might be the cleanest method—you’ll still have to worry about burning food, which is a separate issue altogether!
That being said, there are many excellent clean brands of bakeware that I discuss in my video. I personally use and recommend these because they are generally non-toxic as long as they aren’t damaged. One of my top picks is unbleached parchment paper.
Unbleached Parchment Paper: I’ve been a fan of the Paper Chef brand for years and used to compost it because the packaging states it’s “compostable and biodegradable.” However, I found out my city doesn’t compost parchment, so make sure to check your local rules. I also recommend the “If You Care” brand, particularly their muffin paper cups.
Silicone Baking Sheets, Cake Pans, and Muffin Cups: Silicone baking sheets were a recent addition to my kitchen, and I love how easy they are to clean and how durable they are. I have one for savory dishes and one for baking sweets. The reason is, after roasting a fish, the sheet retained a slight fishy odor, so I reserved it for savory dishes to avoid fish-flavored cookies! The only downside to silicone in cake pans is that it doesn’t retain heat as effectively as stoneware, which might extend baking times slightly. I love silicone muffin cups because they release muffins effortlessly without needing any grease.
Muffin Pan and Sheet Pans: I bake muffins almost every week. If you haven’t tried my cranberry walnut breakfast muffins or double chocolate muffins, I highly recommend them. However, the muffin tin in those photos is not the one I currently use. Now, I use a GreenLife muffin tin made of heavy-duty steel coated with ceramic. Sheet pans are another staple in my kitchen; I use them daily for dinner, whether it’s Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes or Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli from The Joyous Cookbook. My favorite is a sheet pan from GreenLife for its cleanness.
Stoneware: My favorite baking dishes are these stoneware pieces from Le Creuset. I also own some white Staub dishes, which are durable, beautiful, and excellent at retaining heat. Stoneware is perfect for baking Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, lasagna, or frittata because it traps flavor well. I’ve had mine for about eight years since receiving them as a wedding gift, and they still look brand new. I have a loaf pan, a square baking dish, and a lasagna-sized piece.
Additionally, I use a mix of wooden and silicone utensils. I also mentioned having some glass bakeware, but I mainly use them for reheating, as glass requires temperature adjustments and doesn’t retain heat well.
If I missed anything or if you have more questions, feel free to comment below. Don’t forget to watch my recent video on clean cookware.
Have a joyful rest of your week!
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Here’s an exchange that answers some frequently asked questions:
**- Joy! What about cookie sheets? I have a silicone mat, but what’s best for the actual pan?**
– Perhaps try the baking sheets listed here: https://amzn.to/3lgCIUW.
**- Thanks, Joy! How do you feel about CorningWare? Not the glass, but ceramic. I’ve inherited a lot of those dishes.**
– I think CorningWare is great! Many people, including myself, have been using it for years.
**- Can you recommend green or clean waffle irons?**
– Yes, cast iron waffle makers are available for under $100. Make sure to season them properly to prevent rusting.
**- Any suggestions on safe parchment paper?**
– Paper Chef is a good brand because it isn’t bleached or chemically treated.
**- Do you have recommendations for non-stick skillets without harmful coatings?**
– I also discuss various skillets in this video: https://www.joyoushealth.com/27484-blog-the-best-clean-cookware
**- What are your thoughts on Pampered Chef stoneware?**
– Stoneware, in general, is quite safe.
