Kitchen Utensils Utensil a handheld handpowered tool used

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

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 14 • measures flour, sugar, and semi solid ingredients

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

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

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

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

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

Mixing Utensils Used when combining ingredients

Mixing Bowls holds ingredients being mixed 35

Kitchen Spoon 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 41 Used to add air Removes lumps from dry ingredients

Wire Whisk Used to beat, blend, and whip 43

Cooking Utensils Used to handle food during cooking

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

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

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

Slotted Spoon 24 • used to remove foods from cooking liquids

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

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

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

Double Boiler 3 • 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

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

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

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

Muffin Pan • used to bake muffins and cup cakes 28

Cookie Sheet 34 • used to bake cookies and some breads

Pizza Pan 31 • used to bake pizzas

Pie Pan • used to bake pies 10

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

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

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