FACS Kitchen Equipment

saucepan

used to cook liquids and make sauces. It is very similar to a pot, but _____ are deeper.

loaf pan

is a baking dish in the shape of a rectangle. It is typically used for making things like bread, meatloaf, and pound cake.

cake pan

used to bake cakes in the oven. They are round and typically made out of metal.

Skillet

is used for cooking many different kinds of food such as stir fry and omelets. They are also good for frying, seering, and baking. 

cookie/baking sheet

used to make things in the oven. These things include, cookies, bread rolls, sheet cakes, and pizzas.

Dry measuring cups

used for dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, cocoa powder, oats, nuts, chocolate chips, and berries.

Liquid measuring cups

used for measuring liquids. They have lines that show the graduated measurements.

cutting board

used to cut things on. They are flat and typically made out of wood or plastic.

Measuring spoons

used to measure both liquid and dry ingredients. They come in many sizes to get the precise measurement.

pastry blender

used to make pastries. It mixes solid fats, like butter, with flour to make them. 

colander/strainer

used to drain the liquid from a solid. They let the liquid drain through their holes, while they keep the solid inside of the bowl.

chef’s knife

used to cut many things such as meat, vegetables, herbs, and chopping nuts. You can also crush garlic with the flat side of the knife.

ladle

used for serving and preparing liquids such as soup. They can also be used to transfer a liquid to a different container

Custard cups

used for serving desserts such as custards, ice cream, and whipped creams. They are either glass or porcelain.

slotted spoon

used to get food out of a pot, and drain the liquid from it. The holes on it make this possible.

Flat/Narrow Spatula

used when baking, and putting frosting on something. Its narrow blade is great for getting smooth sides when putting frosting on a cake.

rubber spatula

used for mixing, scraping the bottom and sides of bowls, flipping things, and decorating things like cake. 

Rolling pins

used for flattening and shaping dough. They can be made of wood or plastic, with two handles on the sides.

Whisks

used to make mixtures and are good for whipping, beating, and blending ingredients. They are typically made of medal but can also be made out of plastic.

Paring knife

used for cutting meat, slicing, skinning, chopping, mincing, as well as peeling fruit and vegetables. It is one of the most important knives in the kitchen.

Wooden spoons

used for stirring and scooping. They can also be used to mix wet and dry ingredients.

Bread knives

used for cutting bread as well as different foods. Its long blade allows you to cut something without having to press down.

Kitchen shears

used to cut up a variety of things in the kitchen like herbs, food packaging, and deboning chicken thighs.

grater

You can shred/shave different things using a _____ They are commonly made out of metal, but some can even be made out of wood.

Cooling racks

are used to put baked goods on right after they come out of the oven. You can also rest cooked meats on a cooling rack.

Biscuit cutters

used to cut out the shapes in cookie or biscuit dough. They can also be used to shape eggs and pasta like ravioli.

turner/spatula

used to flip and move food when you are cooking. Their wide-angled blade allows them to flip things easily.

Tongs

good for both cooking and serving food. They allow you to grab foods, flip, or lift things without having to use your hands.

Can openers

used to open the lid of a metal can. Can openers also don’t allow any tiny bits of metal to affect whatever is inside of the can. 

9x13 baking sheet

can be used for cooking in batches and meal prepping. They can be made of glass, metal, or ceramic.