Chapter 9: Kitchen Utensils

Electric mixers, blenders, and waffle bakers are all examples of small appliances.

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Cookware is equipment for cooking food in an oven.

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A double boiler is a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid that can be used on the range or in the oven.

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Liquid measuring cups are made of transparent glass or plastic.

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Copper cookware is one of the most affordable and durable types of cookware.

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A paring knife has a serrated or saw-tooth blade for peeling fruits and vegetables.

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Instant-read thermometers have probes with a dial or digital display and are used to check the internal temperatures of meats, poultry, and other foods.

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Cast iron cookware distributes heat evenly, retains heat, and is often used for frying and browning.

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Enamel cookware is glass fused to a base metal and while attractive, it chips easily.

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Which is not a type of small appliance?

• [A] electric range

• [B] slow cooker

• [C] food processor

• [D] toaster oven