Mixing
Used to gently mix together ingredients, scrape down the sides of mixing bowls, and remove solid ingredients from measuring cups. Hand or machine wash.
What is a rubber spatula.
Large, triangular blade. Used to slice, chop, and dice fruits and vegetables. Hand wash.
What is chef's knife.
More powerful and versatile than a blender; assorted disks/blades for special jobs. Used to blend, chop, grate/shred, grind, knead, and slice.
What is a food processor.
Usually made of metal or plastic; basic set contains 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, and ¼ teaspoon. Used to measure small ingredients, usually less than ¼ cup.
What are measuring spoons.
Shallow, round baking dish with sloping sides; usually made of glass or metal in a variety of sizes. Used to bake dessert and main-dish pies and quiches.
What is a pie pan
Usually made of balloon-shaped wire loops that are held together by a handle. Used to stir, beat, and whip foods; incorporates air into foods; helps to prevent/remove lumps.
What is a wire whisk
Serrated or saw-tooth blade. Used to slice breads and other soft foods. Hand wash
What is bread knife.
Used to level dry or solid ingredients and apply fillings and frostings. Hand or machine wash.
What is a straight-edge spatula
Usually made of metal or plastic; basic set contains 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup. Used to measure dry and solid ingredients. Hand or machine wash.
A heavy pot with close-fitting lid; may have a rack to keep foods from sticking to the bottom. Used to cook large amounts or sizes of foods on the range or in the oven. Hand or machine wash.
What is dutch oven
Available in many sizes and may be slotted or solid; will not scratch pan surfaces. Used to mix and stir ingredients. Hand wash.
What is a wooden spoon
A swivel blade. Used to pare/peel fruits and vegetables; making decorative carrot, chocolate, or cheese curls for garnishing.
What is a vegetable peeler
A metal or plastic canister with a wire-screened bottom, available in various sizes with a blade or wheel inside. Used to remove lumps from and incorporating air into dry ingredients before measuring.
What is a sifter
May be a spring or balance scale. Used to weigh dry ingredients, usually larger amounts. Wipe with a damp cloth.
What is a scale
Usually made of metal or heatproof glass; one long handle and a lid; range in size from ½ - 4 quarts. Used to cook foods in liquid on a range.
What is a saucepot
A hand-held electric appliance; lighter and less expensive than a stand mixer, but less versatile. Used to blend, beat, and whip ingredients.
What is hand mixer
Smallest kitchen knife. Used to remove a thin peel from fruits and vegetables. Hand wash.
What is a pairing knife
Perforated bowl made of metal or plastic available in a variety of sizes. Used to drain liquids from foods. Hand or machine wash.
What is colander
May have a dial or digital display. Used to take the internal temperature of foods to ensure the safety and sanitation of foods. Hand wash and calibrate daily and/or after dropping
Bowl-shaped pan often used in Chinese cooking; may be used on range or electric. Used to quickly fry foods in a very small amount of fat.
What is a wok
Several pieces of curved metal attached to a handle. Used to blend flour and solid fat when making pastry; blending butter and cheese mixtures.
What is a pastry blender
Used to snip, trim, or cut fresh herbs, dried fruit, vegetables, meat, and pastry. Hand or machine wash.
What are kitchen shears
Bowl made of wire mesh available in a variety of sizes. Used to remove solid pieces from liquid foods. Hand or machine wash.
What is a strainer
Usually made of clear glass or plastic; contains measurements for portions of a cup and fluid ounces. Used to measure liquid ingredients. Hand or machine wash.
What are LIQUID measuring cups.
A small pan that fits into a larger pan with a lid; usually made of glass or metal. Used to cook and melt foods that scorch easily, such as sauces, chocolate, custard, butter, etc.
What is a double boiler