Handhelds
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Sheets and Pans
Extras!
100
A utensil for lifting/separating solid foods from liquid.
Slotted spoon
100
Graduated tools (gradually larger) used to measure the correct amount of a dry ingredient.
Dry measuring cups
100
Tool for lifting meat or large pieces of food from pans.
Cooking fork
100
A flat-surfaced tool for protecting counters and separating certain foods when cutting.
Cutting board
100
Dipper for liquids that need to be transported.
Ladle
200
Handy pinchers to safely grab and hold food that is hot.
Tongs
200
Graduated tools used to assure the right amount of a small ingredient is used
Measuring spoons
200
Various holes and blades which cut cheese and vegetables into thin strips or slices.
Grater
200
A deep pan used to bake bread, meatloaf, and other items.
Loaf pan
200
A bowl with holes used to drain pasta, rinse fruits and vegetables, drain contents from cans, and more.
Colander
300
A flexible tool for leveling off ingredients or frosting on a cake.
Straight-edge spatula
300
Measures food temperature precisely.
Kitchen thermometer
300
A larger knife with tooth-like serrations - used like a saw.
Bread knife
300
Raised items made of metal wires to help hot food cool and set.
Cooling racks
300
A tool used to remove lumps or impurities from flour or other similar ingredients.
Sifter
400
Special blade used to cut dough or pie crusts into strips.
Pastry wheel
400
Make sure to bend down and check your measurements at eye level - the meniscus might throw things off!
Liquid measuring cups
400
A large multipurpose knife - also called a French Knife.
Chef's knife
400
An oven-safe dish that's ideal for cooking large quantities of food for long durations.
Baking dish
400
A basket which conforms to the size of a saucepan and holds things above steam for cooking.
Steamer basket
500
A tool for cutting shortening or butter into flour.
Pastry cutter
500
Digital food scale
500
A small knife for peeling fruits and vegetables - perfect for finer cutting jobs.
Paring knife
500
The round opening in the centre conducts heat, which assists with cooking large, deep cakes more easily and evenly.
Tube pan
500
Mortar and pestle