It may sound harmless—even counterintuitive—but using a nonstick cooking spray, such as Pam or Smart Balance, can damage your pan’s nonstick finish. Cooking sprays leave a film that adheres ...

Most folks also know not to put nonstick pans in the dishwasher, where the heat and detergent can damage the pan. There is one more important thing to know, though: Don't use cooking spray on your ...

If you use metal utensils or cooking spray on your nonstick pans, you're damaging them every time you use them.

Teflon, ceramic, anodized aluminum…if you are on the hunt for new nonstick cookware, you may be overwhelmed by the options. With nearly a dozen different varieties of pots and pans to choose ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: My husband insists on spraying nonstick spray in the nonstick skillet when he cooks eggs. They get soggy and fall apart. I say the nonstick skillet does NOT need any nonstick spray ...