a hand-held, hand-powered tool used to prepare food Kitchen Utensils Utensil a hand-held, hand-powered tool used to prepare food

a set of instructions used to prepare a food product Measuring Utensils equipment that will help you correctly put accurate amounts of ingredients listed in a recipe a set of instructions used to prepare a food product

Dry Measuring Cups also referred to as graduated measuring cups a set has 1/4, 1/3, ½ and 1 cup measures flour, sugar, and semi solid ingredients 14

Liquid Measuring Cup measures milk and oil have two sizes—1-cup and 2-cup; use size appropriate for amount measuring 37

Measuring Spoons measures small amounts come in sets of ¼, 1/2 and 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon 22

Straight Edge Spatula Also called a narrow spatula used to level dry ingredients in dry measuring cups and measuring spoons 15

Kitchen Thermometer used to measure temperatures of some foods different thermometer used for meats, candies, and deep fat frying 5

Kitchen Timer used to measure cooking and baking time 25

Cutting Utensils Used to divide foods into smaller pieces or to cut open cans and packages

Paring Knife used for small cutting jobs trims vegetables and fruits 26

Chef’s knife used to chop, slice, dice, and mince 38

Serrated Knife has a sawtooth edge used to slice bread and tender vegetables 16

Peeler used to thinly peel carrots, potatoes, and apples 17

used to open canned foods Hand Held Can Opener used to open canned foods 27

Grater grates cheese shreds cabbage slices potatoes 21

Kitchen Shears used to open packages used to snip herbs cuts soft foods 36

Cutting Board used to protect counters when cutting foods clean after cutting each food usually made of plastic; wood is difficult to clean 32

Used when combining ingredients Mixing Utensils Used when combining ingredients

holds ingredients being mixed Mixing Bowls holds ingredients being mixed 35

Kitchen Spoon Mixes, bastes, and stirs 29 Mixes, bastes, and stirs Also referred to as a “wooden” spoon Not made of wood because cannot be cleaned completely

Rubber Scraper also called rubber spatula used for folding used to clean the sides of mixing bowls 4

Rotary Beater has a crank that is turned used to beat, blend and whip not often used today some call it an “egg beater” 23

Sifter Used to add air Removes lumps from dry ingredients 41

Wire Whisk Used to beat, blend, and whip 43

Used to handle food during cooking Cooking Utensils Used to handle food during cooking

Kitchen Fork holds meat and poultry for slicing turns meat while cooking 6

Turner also called a wide spatula used to flip flat foods (hamburgers, eggs, pancakes) 33

1 Tongs used to turn bacon, chops, and other foods while broiling or frying lifts some foods for serving

Ladle used to serve punches, soups, and stews 13

Other Kitchen Utensils Commonly found in the kitchen Perform a variety of helpful tasks when preparing food

Strainer used to separate solids from liquids drains canned foods from liquids 11

Slotted Spoon used to remove foods from cooking liquids 24

Can/Bottle Opener used to open canned foods 12

Colander used when rinsing fruits and vegetable drains cooked foods such as pastas 40

Rolling Pin used to flatten dough into a thin, even layer used when making pies and cookies 7

Refers to pots and pans used on top of the range (stove) Cookware Refers to pots and pans used on top of the range (stove)

Saucepan used for a variety of cooking chores should have tight-fitting lids 39

Double Boiler a small pan that fits inside a larger pan used to cook delicate foods food is cooked by the heat from the steam from the water below 3

Skillet also called a frying pan used for frying, pan broiling, and braising 18

Dutch Oven (Pot) Used to cook large pieces of meats, soups, and stews on top of the range 42

Refers to items that are used in the oven Bakeware

Square Layer Cake Pan 20 used to bake square layer cakes, coffee cakes, and bar cookies

Round Layer Cake Pan 2 used to bake round layer cakes

Baking Sheet also called a jelly roll pan used to make sheet cakes, rolled cakes, and bar cookies 19

Muffin Pan used to bake muffins and cup cakes 28

Cookie Sheet used to bake cookies and some breads 34

Pizza Pan used to bake pizzas 31

Pie Pan used to bake pies 10

Cooling Rack allows air to circulate around baked goods causing them to cool faster and more evenly 9

Covered Cake Server used to store cakes and keep them fresh and moist 8

Tube Cake Pan used to bake angel food, chiffon, and sponge cakes 30