Turn the heat off and leave the pan to sit until the water cools. Afterward, use a sponge or scrubber on the burned areas. This hack works well for non-stick pans because you don't use any harsh ...

One of my first grown-up home essential purchases was a stainless steel pan. I had been a non-stick savant in the kitchen for as long as I can remember but after much convincing (read: berating ...