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A lot of the recipes [in “The 8x8 Cookbook”] are designed to be one-pan meals. In many cases, you’ve got your protein and a vegetable, so you may not need a side.

For example, if I am making a 12-inch round cake using a recipe meant for an 8-inch pan, I divide the area of the 12-inch round pan (113) by the area of the 8-inch round (50 inches) and get 2.26.

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Spray an 8x8” baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside. Also line the pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick again. 2. In a medium bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.