Cooking Equipment - Chapter 1

Vegetable peeler

used to remove the skin of fruits and vegetables.

wooden spoon

versatile tool that doesn’t conduct heat. Usually used to stir.

slotted spoon

spoon with holes in it. Used to drain liquid from foods. Used to serve food.

Colander

Device with holes used to remove liquids from food.

Rubber Spatula/Scraper

used to remove/scrape material from the edges of mixing bowls.

Strainer

used to separate one product from another (usually liquid)

Liquid Measuring Cup

used to measure large amounts of liquid ingredients.

Baking sheet/cookie sheet

shallow pan used to cook thick/stiff items that can stand alone.

Spatula/turner

used to turn/flip things over.

zester

used to remove small amounts of the skin (zest) off citrus fruits usually for decoration/garnish.

rolling pin

used to flatten dough.

tongs

used to pick up and serve food.

measuring cups

used to measure large amounts of dry ingredients.

beaters

used to beat eggs or other products like dough and batter.

wire whisk

used to incorporate air into ingredients (used to whip.)

measuring spoons

used to measure SMALL amounts of ingredients.

pastry blender

used to cut fat into flour usually for pastries/crusts

cookie scoop

used to portion out batters and doughs.

saucepan

used to make sauces and SMALL amounts of food (soup, pasta).

oven mitts

used to remove hot pans/items from ovens and microwaves.

pastry brush

used to spread egg wash, glaze, liquid over the surface of food.

skillet/frying pan

pan used for sautéing and frying.

ladle

large long handled spoon used to serve soup and sauces.

meat thermometer

used to measure internal temperature of meat.

paring knife

used to peel (pare) off the skin of fruits and vegetables.

cutting board

used to protect counter tops while cutting.

kitchen scissors

used mainly for snipping herbs or cutting apart meat.

chef’s knife

used to mainly cut/disjoint large cuts of meat. Largest in our kitchen.

bread knife

used to slice bread and thick skinned fruits/vegetables.

soup pot

used for large amounts of liquids/soups.