Parchment 101
From preparation to presentation, and everything in between
A time-honored tradition, from France to your home
WHY PARCHMENT?
Parchment paper is an indispensable utensil of the everyday gourmet. From preparation to presentation – and everything in between – Culinary Parchment will add an element of simple sophistication to any meal. Whether it’s cooking something as basic as bacon and eggs or preparing an elaborate multi-course dinner, parchment paper’s application extends far beyond simply protecting your cookware.
The Basics:
Parchment paper is perhaps best known for its use in the classic French “en papillote” style, which allows the meats, vegetables and herbs of a dish to cook together in folded parchment paper creating unparalleled flavor and richness.
Cooking En Papillote:
In the culinary arts, the term en papillote refers to a moist-heat cooking method where the food is enclosed in a packet of parchment paper or foil and then cooked in the oven. Delicate foods such as chicken breast or fish may be cooked en papillote as they can be quickly cooked by this steaming method.
View our En Papillote Recipe CollectionWill it burn in the oven?
Oven safe to 425°F, Culinary Parchment’s line of non-stick products, including Cooking Bags, Baking Cups and Multipurpose Paper, not only seals in nutrients, but enhances the food’s natural flavors while virtually eliminating the need for synthetic cooking sprays and high-fat oils.
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The Perfect Tear...
The first step to mastering the Art of Cooking with Parchment: achieving the perfect tear...
Is it compostable?
It is! It's 100% biodegradable, but they are also FSC® C017242 and Kosher certified.
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How is it made?
All of our paper is made right outside of Lyon France in a machine that turns Euclayptus Pulp wood into perfected, biodegradable, culinary parchment.
Never boil a vegetable again...
Discover the Art of Cooking with Parchment, an innovative and convenient way to prepare food in the time-honored tradition practiced by great chefs the world over.
SUSTAINABILITY
A healthier you, a healthier environment
PaperChef products are made of the finest materials all compostable and biodegradable and since our boxes do not use a serrated metal cutting edge, like plastic wrap or aluminum foil, the boxes are completely recyclable as is.
PaperChef products are Forest Stewardship Council certified FSC® C017242. FSC is an international non-profit organization that supports and promotes the environmentally appropriate management of the world’s forests.
Even though recycling is a large part of living a green lifestyle, paper can only be recycled up to seven times before the molecules become too degraded to use again. Therefore, PaperChef strongly believes that using FSC® C017242 certified responsibly harvested forests is an important element of producing a product that truly is environmentally friendly.
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