Hand Tools
This tool is used to strain liquids or bundle herbs – it's made of light cotton
Cheesecloth
This flat pan is used for baking cookies or roasting vegetables.
Sheet Pan
100 pts: You’d use this to whip cream or beat eggs.
Wire Whip
This pan must be dried immediately after washing to prevent rust.
Cast Iron
A conical strainer used to remove solids from liquids for a smooth texture.
China Cap
This slicing tool helps make even slices of fruits and veggies – watch your fingers
Mandolin
A large pot is used to make soups, stocks, and boil pasta.
Stockpot
Use this to remove citrus zest for flavor in baked goods.
Zester
This hand tool should not be soaked for long and must be carefully cleaned to avoid dulling the blade.
(Mandolin)
A tool used to aerate flour and break up clumps.
Sifter
A long-handled spoon used for serving soups and sauces.
Ladle
This pan has high sides and is great for boiling sauces or small batches of soup.
Saucepan
You’d pick this tool to grip, flip, or turn food without using your hands.
Tongs
This flexible tool should not be left on hot surfaces to avoid damage.
Rubber Spatula
A metal container that uses hot water below a pan to gently heat food.
Bain-Marie
This tool removes foam or fat from the surface of liquids.
Skimmer
This shallow pan with straight sides is used for quick cooking or frying.
Sauté Pan
This two-pan system helps you melt chocolate without burning it.
Double Boiler
How do you clean a sifter properly?
Tap or brush clean; wash if needed and dry completely to prevent rust
A container commonly used in commercial kitchens for storing and cooking large volumes of food.
Hotel Pan
This flexible tool is used to scrape bowls or fold ingredients.
Rubber Spatula
This heavy-duty pan needs seasoning and is excellent for high-heat cooking.
Cast Iron
Used in buffets to keep food warm with a flame underneath.
Chafing Dish
Why is it important to regularly sanitize a colander?
To prevent cross-contamination, especially with raw foods
A narrow, bent-handled tool used for spreading frosting or lifting delicate foods.
Offset Spatula