Introduction to Mis En Place and Kitchen Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering French culinary terms, basic kitchen tools, and specialized egg preparation equipment.

Mis En Place

A French culinary phrase meaning 'putting in place' or 'everything in its place'; it involves gathering, weighing, organizing, and preparing all ingredients and tools before cooking.

Tools

Objects designed to do a specific job, such as cutting or chopping, performed manually or through applied force.

Utensils

Containers used for practical purposes in the kitchen.

Equipment

A set of tools or a device used for a particular purpose, usually driven by a motor.

Dry Measuring Cups

Used for measuring dry ingredients like flour and sugar; available in sizes of $1$, $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{3}$, and $\frac{1}{4}$ cup ($c.$).

Liquid Measuring Cup

Used for measuring liquid ingredients like milk and water; it should be placed on a leveled surface and checked at eye level for accuracy.

Measuring Spoons

Used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients; includes Teaspoons ($1, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}$ abbreviated as $t.$ or $tsp.$) and Tablespoons (abbreviated as $T.$ or $Tblsp.$).

Straight Spatula

A tool useful for spreading icing on cakes and leveling off dry ingredients in measuring cups.

Vegetable Peeler

A tool commonly used to shave the skin off fruits and vegetables.

Grater

A kitchen tool that shreds food into small pieces.

Paring Knife

A small knife used to peel or cut small food items.

Serrated Knife

A knife used to cut soft foods like bread by moving it back and forth like a saw.

Kitchen Shears

Used for a variety of cutting chores; to be used only with foods in the kitchen and not for general household use.

Cutting Board

A hard surface used to protect knives and counters while cutting food.

Mixing Bowls

Containers used to mix various ingredients together.

Rubber Spatula

A flexible tool used to scrape food from the inside of bowls and pans.

Wooden Spoons

Kitchen tools used for stirring or mixing foods.

Wire Whisk

Used to hand beat, whisk, blend, stir, and whip ingredients like eggs.

Sauce Pan with Lid

A pan used for heating and cooking food, coming in many different sizes.

Skillet

A pan used specifically to sauté and fry foods.

Stock Pot

A tall pot with straight sides used to cook large quantities of liquid.

Pot Holders/Oven Mitts

Safety items used to protect hands when lifting or touching hot objects.

Slotted Spoon

A spoon used to pick up food items while allowing liquid to drain away.

Spatula (Pancake Turner)

A tool used to turn foods over during cooking.

Tongs

A tool used to grab foods without using hands or fingers.

Colander

A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil used for rinsing and draining foods.

Electric Mixer

Available as stand or hand models, used to mix foods, batter, and dough.

Blender

A piece of equipment used to liquify, smash, crush, and blend foods quickly.

Microwave Oven

An appliance that uses invisible waves of energy called microwaves to heat, reheat, defrost, and cook foods.

Pastry Blender

Used to 'cut in' ingredients by mixing fats with dry ingredients.

Rolling Pin

A tool used to stretch and roll out dough for items like pie crusts, cookies, and biscuits.

Pie Pan

A shallow pan used to bake pies and other desserts.

Cake Pans

Pans used to bake cakes and a variety of other foods.

Muffin Tin

A specialized tray used for baking cupcakes or muffins.

Loaf Pan

A deep rectangular pan used for baking bread or meatloaf.

Cooling Rack

A wire rack that allows baked goods to cool by letting air circulate underneath them.

Sifter

Used to incorporate air and eliminate lumps in dry ingredients like flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa.

Cookie Sheet

A flat metal tray used to bake cookies and other foods.

Cookie Cutters

Tools used to cut specific shapes out of dough.

Egg Scissors

A tool used specifically for opening soft-cooked eggs.

Omelet Pan

A type of frying pan specifically designed for making omelets.

Egg Beater

A manual tool used for beating eggs or whipping cream.

Egg Piercer

A device used for poking a very small hole into the shell of an egg.

Quiche Dish

Also called a tart pan, it is used for baking egg tarts or quiches.

Crepe Maker

A cooking device used to make pancakes and tortillas.

Egg Timer

A device whose primary function is to assist in timing the cooking of eggs.

Egg Coddler

A small, heat-proof cup used to cook a dish known as coddled eggs.

Egg Peeler

A tool used to help break the shell of an egg.

Egg Cooker

An electric steamer that can poach, soft boil, or hard boil eggs in minutes.

Egg Cup

A small container used for holding a boiled egg while it is being eaten.

Egg Slicer

A tool used to slice peeled, hard-boiled eggs quickly and evenly.

Egg Ring

A tool used in cooking to prevent an egg from spreading on the cooking surface.