Line a 9-by-12-inch rimmed baking sheet with a parchment paper sling — make the parchment a little larger than the baking sheet so you will have handles later to pull it loose from the pan.

Another tried-and-true method for removing burnt-on grease is the combination of baking soda and vinegar. This dynamic duo is great for breaking down tough stains while being gentle on most surfaces.

Stay-at-home bakers, I have good news. For those who may be suffering from a dose of baking burn-out, the quarantine culinary revolution can embrace simple-to-make indulgences too. Brioche and ...