Why You Use Parchment Paper (Never Aluminum Foil) For Lining Baking Pans - Chowhound

BONDART PHOTOGRAPHY/Shutterstock Whether you're baking a cake or broiling a delicious piece of salmon, it makes sense to cover up your baking pan to save yourself from the hard work of scrubbing the pan clean. While lining your baking pans is usually a smart idea, it's important to stick to parchment paper — not aluminum foil — when you're baking. Kristina Lavallee, owner of The Cake Girl, talked exclusively with…