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stack of paper plates and red plastic cups on counter - Osarieme Eweka/Getty Images For a kitchen that flows and functions at its best, keeping your cooking utensils tidy and out of the way is key.

Parchment paper is one of the most useful baking tools. It keeps tender cakes, cookies and breads from sticking, makes cleanup a breeze and even helps your baked goods brown evenly. But getting ...