Kitchen Appliances and utensils For the Kitchen Kitchen Appliances and utensils

Considering the factors… When choosing utensils and appliances for your kitchen, you want to focus on a few factors: Whether the item is needed The important features of the item Can it be used for multiple tasks (helps save money!)

Major Appliances Large devices powered by electricity or gas Range (electric or gas) Refrigerator/freezer Dishwasher Microwave Convection Oven

Slow cooker (crock pot) Small Appliances Small electronic household device that performs a simple task. Blender Food Processor Toaster Electric Mixer Slow cooker (crock pot)

Cookware: equipment for cooking food on top of the range Bake ware: equipment for cooking food in an oven Comes in several types of materials such as: Aluminum Stainless steel Copper Cast iron Glass Ceramic glass Stoneware Microwave safe plastic

Cookware Sauce Pan Pot Skillet Double boiler Pressure cooker

Bake ware Loaf pan Cookie sheet Baking sheet Cake pans Tube pans Pie Pan Springform pan Muffin pan Roasting Pan Casseroles

Food Preparation Tools Small handheld tools used for specific tasks Measuring tools Cutting tools Mixing tools Cooking/Baking tools Miscellaneous

Measuring Tools Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring cup Measuring spoons Kitchen scales What are some ingredients you would measure with dry measuring cups? Liquid measuring cup?

Cutting Tools Bread knife Chef’s knife Pizza wheel Paring knife Boning knife Vegetable peeler Kitchen shears Cutting board

Mixing Tools Whisk Rotary beater Sifter Rubber spatula Mixing bowls Wooden spoon Pastry blender

Lifting and Turning Tools Spatula Tongs Ladle

Cooking/Baking Tools Baster Pastry brush Rolling pin Wire cooling rack

Draining and straining tools Strainer Colander

Instant read thermometer Special Tools Instant read thermometer Timer Can opener

Activity CONGRATULATIONS! You are now ready to purchase some basics for your kitchen. You have been awarded $100 to purchase some much needed items for your kitchen. (No major appliances needed) List at least 10 favorite meals that you like to prepare Using your award money, purchase kitchen utensils and small appliances you will need to prepare these meals. Allow students to either use department store circulars and sale papers or department stores online.