Kitchen Equipment
Cutting board Protects the counter when using knives.
Cookie sheet Baking flat foods in the oven
Cooling racks Cooling Baked goods
Grater Shreds foods
Dry Measuring Cups Measures dry ingredients
Measuring Spoons Measure small amounts
Liquid measuring cups Measure liquids
Pastry blender Used to cut fat into small pieces in flour
Rolling pin To flatten foods
Pastry brush Used to spread butter, BBQ sauce, etc.
Peeler Remove the skins from fruits and vegetables
Sifter For putting air in flour Getting lumps out of flour Mixing ingredients DO NOT WASH IT!
Tongs Lift and turn hot or messy foods
Metal spatula Level dry ingredients, spread, or frost *Also called a Straight-edge Spatula
Rubber scraper Scrape bowls and measuring cups NOT TO BE USED TO STIR HOT FOODS ON STOVETOP!!!
Ladle Serve liquids
Vegetable steamer Cooking food using hot air or steam
Electric mixer: Beating and mixing
Colander Draining liquids
Meat thermometer Test the internal temperature of meat The only way to be sure meat is cooked through
Turner Lift, turn, and serve
Whisk Beating liquids Getting lumps out
Saucepan Cooking liquids on top of the stove
Frying pan or Skillet Cooking flat foods on top of the stove
Supply Tray Carry supplies
Chef’s knife Wide blade: chop and slice vegetables and other foods
Serrated or Bread Knife Cut Breads without squishing
Paring knife Small knife used peel and cut small foods
Wooden Spoon Mix and stir, especially hot foods on the stove
Slotted Spoon Drain foods
Mixing Bowls Mixing, serving and storing
Muffin Pan Baking muffins and cupcakes
Egg separator Separate the yolks and whites of eggs
Double Boiler 2 part saucepan for gently heating delicate foods without burning them. Boiling water in the bottom pan heats food in the top pan.
Roasting Pan Shallow, used for roasting meat & poultry. Usually has a rack on the bottom to keep meat separate from its juices
Caring for Equipment Do not put hot pots and pans into water Do not put electrical equipment in water Wipe off all equipment Wash and dry thoroughly!!! Do not soak wood items or some metal items
Kitchen Equipment