1. Kitchen Appliances and utensils
For the Kitchen
Kitchen Appliances and utensils

2. 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!)

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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. Cookware
Sauce Pan
Pot
Skillet
Double boiler
Pressure cooker

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

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

9. 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?

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

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

12. Lifting and Turning Tools
Spatula
Tongs
Ladle

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

14. Draining and straining tools
Strainer
Colander

15. Instant read thermometer
Special Tools
Instant read thermometer
Timer
Can opener

16. 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.