Thousands to millions of plastic particles may be released while cooking with a damaged nonstick pan, potentially ending up in food.

Is Teflon safe for cooking? A chemical coating called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is used to make certain pans nonstick. And a brand called Teflon is perhaps the best known nonstick coating.

Despite their buttery soft cooking surfaces, nonstick pans can still be a chore to clean— especially if your cookware is heavy, large, or just covered in food. It can be tempting to pop your ...

Nonstick pans are a staple in most home kitchens. They're generally simple to use, affordable and easy to replace. A quality non-stick pan that has been taken care of should last up to five years ...

High heat can release harmful fumes and shorten your skillet’s life. Here’s what to use instead for searing and sautéing.

The Smart Pan 10 inch Digital Skillet, shown in this photo, allows you to select the food item you wish to cook from a digital menu and it will display the appropriate temperature for cooking. Non ...

Cooks who appreciate the almost-magical properties of nonstick frying pans will be happy to know that the products have gotten a lot more durable. Unfortunately, so has the controversy surrounding ...

Q-I have a Wearever Teflon-coated frying pan and have just noticed that the Teflon is worn off at one spot. Is the pan safe to use? A– From a health standpoint, the pan is safe to use. The only ...