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Basic Kitchen Tools and Utensils

Large Appliances

Refrigerators

-may have the freezer on the top, on the bottom, or on the side

Some are self-defrostingHave extra freezer spaceIce makersIce cube and water dispensersFreezers-separate from the refrigerators.Larger freezer space for storing frozen foodsAutomatic dishwashers-makes the clean up job easier but is not essential

Stoves/Conventional ovens

-stoves usually come with conventional ovens

Some also include a microwave

Others include convection ovensA convection oven uses a high-speed fan to circulate hot air throughout the oven, which speeds up the cookingConventional ovens may be self-cleaning or continuous cleaningAn automatic timer that can turn the oven on or off is another possible featureMicrowave ovens-fast, convenient, & easy to useFoods cook up to 75% faster than in a conventional oven. You can reheat leftover food, cook food, or defrost frozen food. Defrosting means thawing or unfreezing frozen food.

Small Appliances

Electric skillets

Toasters

Blenders Food processorsSlow cookersPopcorn poppers

Pots and PansBakeware

Cookie sheet:

used for baking cookies or pizza

Pie Pan: used for baking pies and quichesLoaf pan: used for baking bread and meat loafMuffin pan: used for baking muffins, cupcakes, and rolls

Cake pans:

used for baking cakes and bar cookies. Available in square, round, rectangular, and tube.

Casseroles:

ovenproof dishes, which come in a variety of sizes

Pots and PansCookware

Double boiler:

used for foods that burn easily, such as milk and sauces

Saucepans: used for top-of-the-stove cooking. Have one long handle and a lid. Available in different sizes

UtensilsMeasuring Utensils

Dry measuring cups:

used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, sugar and pasta

Liquid measuring cups: used to measure liquid ingredients such as milk and oilMeasuring spoons: used to measure small amounts of certain ingredients such as baking powder and seasonings

UtensilsCutting Utensils

Chef’s knife:

used for cutting, mincing, slicing, and dicing foods

Paring knife: small knife used for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetablesSlicing knife: used for slicing meat and poultryCutting Board: used to protect the counter when cutting

Peeler:

used for peeling fruits and vegetables

Kitchen Shears:

scissors used in the kitchen to cut foods such as chicken

Can Openers:

hand operated or electrical, used to open canned foods

Grater:

used for grating, shredding, or slicing vegetables and cheese

UtensilsMixing Utensils

Mixing bowls:

used for mixing ingredients. Usually come in different sizes

Wooden spoon: spoon made of woodWhisk: used for beating and blending. Especially good for beating egg white mixtures and stirring sauces.Rubber scraper: used for cleaning foods completely from side of bowl

Pastry blender:

used to mix butter/shortening with flour

Sifter:

used for removing lumps and adding air to flour before measuring. Can also combine dry ingredients.

Rotary beater:

used for beating light mixtures or adding air to eggs

UtensilsCooking Utensils

Kitchen fork:

used for lifting and turning food

Spatula/turner: used for lifting and turning foods such as pancakes and hamburgersTongs: used for lifting and turning hot foodsLadle: used for serving soups

UtensilsOther Kitchen Utensils

Colander

: used for draining liquids from cooked food or for rinsing fruits and vegetables

Slotted spoon: large serving spoon used to drain liquids from cooked foodsStrainers: used to separate liquids from solidsRolling pin: used to flatten dough

Timer:

used to keep track of time when food cooks

Thermometer:

used to check the internal temperature of foods