Utensil Terms

used to remove the outer layer of a food.

• grate

• colander

• vegetable peeler

used to measure small amounts of an ingredient.

• measuring spoon

• measuring cup

• sifter

a tool with sharp edged perforations on which to rub food to reduce it to shreds.

• sifter

• peeler

• grater

used to flatten dough into an even thickness.

• spatula

• rolling pin

• wooden spoon

a utensil used to mix hot foods.

• rubber spatula

• wooden spoon

• serving spoon

used to flip over a food to complete cooking.

• turner

• rubber spatula

• pie server

bowl shaped utensil used to drain or rinse foods.

• sifter

• mixer

• colander

used to cool food on after removing it from the oven.

• cooling rack

• cookie sheet

• pan

utensil used for hand whipping of foods.

• mixer

• pastry blender

• whisk

used to break up small lumps in some ingredients, such as flour

• sifter

• grater

• wooden spoon