Kitchen Tools and Equipment

Measurement/Bowls

100

Used to measure dry ingredients (flour, sugar, etc.)

Dry Measurring Cups

200

Used for measuring liquid ingredients (milk, water, etc.)

Liquid Measuring Cup

300

Used to measure liquid or dry ingredients

Measuring Spoons

400

Used for rinsing and draining foods Ex: Pasta

Colander

500

Used to mix ingredients

Mixing Bowls

Utensils

100

Used to shave the skin off fruits and vegetables

Peeler

200

Shreds food into small pieces Ex. Cheese

Grater

300

Used to peel or cut small items

Paring Knife

400

Used to cut soft foods like bread.  Looks like a saw

Serrated Knife

500

Used for a variety of cutting. Used only in the kitchen

Kitchen Shears

Equipment

100

Used to mix foods, batter, and dough.

Electric Mixer

200

Used to liquify, smash, crush, and blend foods quickly

Blender

300

Uses invisible waves of energy to heat, reheat, defrost, and cook foods

Microwave Oven

400

A hard surface on which you place foods to be cut

Cutting Board

500

Used to incorporate air and eliminate lumps in foods such as flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa

Sifter

Baking

100

Used to pake pies and other desserts

Pie Pan

200

Used to stretch and roll dough, such as pie crusts, cookies, and biscuits

Rolling Pin

300

Allows baked goods to cool with air circulating underneath

Cooling Rack

400

Used for baking bread or meatloaf

Loaf Pan

500

Used to bake cakes and a variety of other foods

Cake Pans

Utensils 2

100

Used to "cut in" ingredients Ex: shortening or butter

Pastry Blender

200

Used to grab foods without using your hands or fingers

Tongs

300

Used to hand beat, whisk, blend and stir

Whisk

400

Used to pick things up and drain liquid

Slotted Spoon

500

Used to turn foods also called a pancake turner

Spatula