<p>Q: I have seen recipes that call for buttering or greasing a cake pan, then placing parchment paper on top and then buttering the parchment. What is the point of buttering the bottom of the pan?

Learn how to keep your slow cooker mess-free. When it comes to hands-off cooking in the kitchen, the slow cooker never fails us. From stews and soups to barbecue and red beans and rice, this handy ...