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WorksheetsBasic Kitchen Equipment
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Used for toasting bread, bagels, and frozen pancakes or waffles
toaster
waffle maker
electric skillet
jelly roll pan
Used to stir foods that are in liquids and to separate the solid foods from the liquids when serving
slotted spoon
ladle
whisk
spatula
to whip eggs or cream or add air to a batter. Not used with thick mixtures
whisk
wooden spoon
ladle
pastry blender
Used for mixing, folding soft ingredients and to remove ingredients from a bowl or plate
rubber scraper
spoon
spatula
pastry blender
Used to flip pancakes or burgers or serve bars and cake
turner/spatula
ladle
pastry cutter
spoon
Tool to remove the outer layer of fruits and veg
peeler
pastry blender
food processor
spatula
All purpose large knife used to slice, mince, chop, cube and dice.
chef knife
paring knife
peeler
ladle
All purpose small knife used as an extension of the hand for small cuts, garnishes, paring or coring
chef knife
paring knife
peeler
straight edged spatula
Used for spreading icing or frosting, leveling off measured ingredients
straight-edged spatula
turner
ladle
chef knife
An oven-proof pan with a sloped side to bake a pie.
pie pan/pie tin
muffin pan
cake pan
loaf pan
Knife that has a carved or hollowed out blade edge for use in cutting foods that are firm on the outside yet soft inside
serrated bread knife
butcher's knife
chef's knife
paring knife
device to ensure that all blades are sharp for easy cutting and few accidents due to dull knives.
knife sharpener
food processor
griddle
blender
Hand held utensil used to "cut" firm shortening or butter into small pieces while mixing with flour mixtures which is the first step in making most pastry
pastry blender
pastry wheel
mixing spoon
straight-edged spatula
Cutting tool useful for cutting noodles, doughs, cooked pizza, etc
pastry cutter
spatula
turner
ladle
Large fork with a heavy handle used for skewering meats or large pieces of food while they are hot
two-tined fork
spatula
turner
masher
Device used to cut open metal cans using 2 blades and a rotating handle device
can opener
pastry blender
food processor
spatula
Tool used to flatten dough for rolls, pizza, cookies or crusts.
rolling pin
spatula
spreader
pastry blender
Smaller bowl shaped meshed container with a handle that is used to strain liquids away from solid ingredients or to separate and aerate dry ingredients like flour and powdered sugar
strainer
colander
mixing bowl
sifter
A bowl with holes used to drain liquid away from foods
strainer
colander
cookie scoop
mixing bowl
tool used for basting baked goods with melted butter or brushing on glazes
pastry brush
pastry blender
pastry chopper
pastry
utensils for measuring small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients accurately
measuring spoons
measuring cups
cookie scoop
melon baller
utensils for measuring various amounts of dry or sticky ingredients accurately. They must be filled to the top and leveled off.
dry measuring cups
liquid measuring cups
cookie scoop
ramekin
Measuring cup used to measure liquids and has a spout for easy pouring
dry measuring cup
liquid measuring cup
ramekin
measuring bowl
tool used to cut foods and materials used in the kitchen
kitchen shears
spatula
pastry blender
can opener
small glass bowl handy in the kitchen for breaking an egg, holding small amounts of ingredients or for small mixing jobs
ramekin
measuring cups
strainer
mixing bowl
small device used to move dry ingredients across a screen area to remove any lumps and mix and aerate them
sifter
food processor
colander
strainer
A cutting tool used to shred or grate foods like potatoes, cabbage, cheese or if the surface is fine, to zest lemons or ginger
grater
food processor
knife
pastry cutter
electric cooking equipment that uses whirling blades to blend, whip, mix, chop, grind, liquify and puree foods?
blender
pastry cutter
pastry blender
grater
manual tool used to smash cooked fruits or vegetables into a puree, as for mashed potatoes, pumpkin, apples, etc.
masher
food processor
pastry blender
spoon
utensil used to lift and hold foods while they are being cooked or served
tongs
pinchers
spatula
masher
simple device to create evenly sliced pieces
cheese slicer
peeler
knife
grater
spoon-like utensil to make circular shapes from melons of all kinds as well as scooping and forming balls of various foods
melon baller
cookie/ice cream scooper
bowl
mixing spoon
metal or plastic tool created to cut all sorts of shapes of doughs for interesting presentations
pastry cutter
cookie cutter
pastry blender
rolling pin
An electric mixer mounted over a bowl that can vary the speed at which ingredients are mixed
free standing mixer
food processor
immersion blender
mixing bowl
these basic kitchen utensils have varying sizes and can be in metal, plastic or glass/ceramic
mixing bowl
strainer
colander
free standing mixer
Thin, flat metal pan with no sides used to bake a variety of foods.
cookie sheet
jelly roll pan
cake pan
pie tin
larger, flat baking pan with shallow sides used for making sheet cakes, bars and jelly roll cakes
cookie sheet
jelly roll pan
cake pan
pie pan
pan with taller sides which can be round, square, rectangular or have special shapes primarily used for preparing cakes and other desserts
cake pan
jelly roll pan
cookie sheet
casserole dish
baking pan traditionally used for bread baking, but also useful for meatloaf, loaf cakes and banana bread. Can be meatal, glass or ceramic
loaf pan
cake pan
jelly roll pan
cookie sheet
basic cooking pan with one handle and can come in many sizes and materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, glass and glass ceramic
sauce pan
sauce pot
casserole dish
crock pot
A large pot with two handles to cook on the stove top (range).
sauce pan
sauce pot/dutch oven
crock pot
food processor
Two pans that stake on top of each other. The top pan provides a place for indirect heating.
double boiler
sauce pot
sauce pan
crock pot
pan that is divided into many smaller sized compartments to hold foods so that they bake evenly and quickly; Often lined with paper liners.
cookie sheet
muffin pan/tin
loaf pan
jelly roll pan
Useful device for determining cooking done-ness, especially in meats.
meat thermometer
candy thermometer
spoon
mixer
special thermometer, usually glass, for determining the temperature of candy mixtures
candy thermometer
meat thermometer
spoon
pastry blender
Protective tool for cutting. This way counter tops are not marred. It can be sanitized and stored in a dry place.
cutting board
food processor
cookie sheet
jelly roll pan
Glass or ceramic baking container, often with a matching lid
casserole dish
crock pot
sauce pot
sauce pan
metal or wood device to raise hot foods from the counter top so that they will cool or dry more quickly due to the air circulation
cooling rack
cake pan
muffin pan
spatula
A brush used to scrub vegetables and fruits.
vegetable brush
pastry brush
pastry cutter
toilet scrubber
A ________ is used to cook food over the course of several hours and also keep food warm.
crock pot
food processor
free stand mixer
mixing bowl
Electric cooking equipment used to blend food in the cooking container?
immersion blender
free stand mixer
food processor
candy thermometer
The oven that cooks by way of electromagnetic energy
microwave
electric range
toaster oven
An appliance that mixes, kneads, and bakes a 1-to 2-pound loaf of bread in 2 to 3 hours
bread machine
food processor
free stand mixer
immersion blender
A combination of oven and cooktop that heats and cooks food with electricity or gas.
range
microwave
toaster oven
oven
Cooks food items over hot coals or radiant heat source
grill
electric range
microwave
toaster oven
Used to cook food with a small amount of fat/oil on a small flat grill with heat below, can be electric, freestanding, or placed on a burner of the cooktop
griddle
toaster oven
cake pan
electric skillet
Used for all types of frying and for baking certain items such as custards
electric skillet
griddle
toaster oven
electric range
Used for baking waffles and grilling sandwiches; also known as a waffle iron
waffle iron
electric skillet
toaster oven
electric range
Used to fry items quickly by completely immersing the food in hot cooking oil
deep fryer
griddle
toaster oven
electric skillet
Keeps the cook's hands safe from hot pots and pans.
pot holder
sauce pot
sauce pan
apron
small oven used for small cooking jobs and for toasting bread
toaster oven
microwave
electric range
electric skillet
Equipment that cooks foods with steam
steamer
food processor
crock pot
electric skillet
pan used to fry, saute, and brown on a range
skillet
cake pan
pie pan
cookie sheet
