Measuring/Shaving
Used for measuring dry ingredients (flour, sugar, etc.)
Dry Measuring Cups
Shreds food into small pieces
Grater
Used to mix ingredients
Mixing Bowls
Used to sauté and fry foods
Skillet
Used to grab foods without using your hands or fingers
Tongs
Used for measuring liquid ingredients (milk, water, etc.)
Liquid Measuring Cup
Used to peel or cut small items
Paring Knife
Used to scrape food from the inside of bowls and pans
Rubber Spatula
Used to cook large quantities of liquid
Stock Pot
Used for rinsing and draining foods
Colander
Used to measure liquid or dry ingredients
Used to cut soft foods like bread. Move back and forth like a saw
Serrated Knife
Used for stirring or mixing foods
Wooden Spoons
Used to protect hands when lifting or touching hot things
Pot Holders/ Oven Mittens
Used to mix foods, batter and dough
Electric Mixer
Useful for spreading icing on cakes and leveling dry ingredients
Straight Spatula
Used for a variety of cutting. Used only in the kitchen.
Kitchen Shears
Used to hand beat, whisk, blend and stir
Wire Whisk
Used to pick things up and drain liquid
Slotted Spoon
Used to liquify, smash, crush and blend foods quickly
Vegetable Peeler
A hard surface on which you place foods to be cut
Cutting Board
Used for heating and cooking food. Comes in many sizes
Sauce Pan with Lid
Spatula
Used to "cut in" ingredients
Pastry Blender