Kitchen tools and Uses

Liquid measuring cup - To measure liquid ingredients

Dry measuring cups - To measure dry, moist, or solid ingredients

Measuring spoons- To measure small amounts of ingredients

Mixing bowls - To hold and mix ingredients

Straight edged spatula - To level dry ingredients

Sifter - To sift and blend dry ingredients

Pastry blender - To cut shortening into dry ingredients

Rolling pin- To flatten doughs

Wire whisk- To beat or blend ingredients

Peeler - To remove the skin from fruits and vegetables

Grater - To shred food into small particles

Cutting board- To protect countertops

Bread knife - To slice breads and cakes

Utility knife- to cut, slice, and dice foods

Paring knife- to peel and cut fruits and vegetables

Colander- to drain water from foods

Kitchen scissors- to cut food items and open packages

Kitchen fork- to lift and turn large cuts of meat

Lacile- to serve soups or stews

Slotted spoon- to remove foods from a liquid

Wooden spoon- to mix ingredients or cook in hot liquid

Rubber scraper- to mix ingredients and scrape ingredients from bowls turner (wide spatula) to turn or lift items such as pancakes, cookies, or meats

Tongs- to lift and tum foods without piercing them