Kitchen Utensils

Prep Utensils #1

100

It is used to get ingredients, usually a liquid like oil, into small neck of a bottle.

Funnel

200

Used to scrape out the batter from the bowl.

Rubber spatula

300

Used to put air into foods like eggs and toppings.

Whisk

400

Used to take the outer layer off fruits and vegetables.

Peeler

500

This is used to combine a solid fat and flour.

Pastry blender

Prep Utensils #2

100

This has a number of sides to get cheese into smaller sizes. It can also be used for fruits and vegetables.

Grater

200

This is used to drain the water from pasta.

Colander

300

This is used to cut and mince small foods like garlic. Also used to take the skin off an apple.

Paring knife

400

This is placed on the counter so that you do not damage the counter top with sharp knives.

Cutting board

500

This is used to chop meats and vegetables.

Kitchen knife or French knife

Stove Utensils

100

This is used to stir foods on the stove.

Wooden spoon

200

This is used to get a larger portion of soup out of the sauce pan

Ladel

300

This is used to remove vegetables from the hot water on the stove.

Slotted spoon

400

This is used to turn over pancakes or hamburgers.

Flipper or spatula

500

This is used to pick up foods.

Tongs

Measuring Utensils

100

These are used to measure small amounts of some ingredients

Measuring spoons

200

These are used to measure ingredients such as flour or sugar.

Dry measuring cups

300

This is used to measure water, oil, or milk. A line determines the measurement.

Liquid measuring cup

400

This is used to get air into flour or sugar when adding these ingredients to the dough

Sifter

500

This is used to measure butter.

Wrapper

Baking/Pans

100

This is placed on the burner of the stove to heat up soup or spaghetti sauce.

Saucepan or stockpot

200

This is metal and used to make individual portions of batter or cake mix. It is easier to clean if paper wrappers are inserted before baking.

Muffin pan or tin

300

This is metal and used to drop mounds of dough that have chocolate chips in the dough.

Baking tray, baking pan or cookie sheet

400

This is used on top of the stove to cook foods, usually in a bit of oil or fat. Eggs are usually prepared in this.

Frying pan

500

This is made of glass and used in the oven.

Baking dish