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Kitchen Utensils
Names and uses of common kitchen utensils
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Small Appliances | electrical tools that make cooking easier and can be moved easily from one place to another. |
| Mixers | used to blend ingredients, best with multiple speed levels. |
| Food Processors | has a base, container and several blade options; slicing, grating, chopping. |
| Blender | has 3 basic parts, the base, container, and blades which quickly cut, blend, and liquefy foods. |
| Toaster | brown both sides of bread at the same time. |
| Toaster Oven | can do the same jobs as a toaster and full-size over, toasts bread and bakes small amounts of food. |
| Liquid Measuring Cups | measuring tool that has handles and pouring spouts, made of clear glass or plastic with measurements marked on the side of the cup. |
| Dry Measuring Cups | Used to measure flour, sugar and shortening, made of metal or plastic. |
| Measuring Spoons | Used to measure amounts less than 1/4 cup, dry or liquid ingredients. |
| Chef's Knife | has a long triangular blade used to chop and cut vegetables and fruit. |
| Bread Knife | has a serrated blade used to slice bread, cake, and sandwiches without crushing them. |
| Paring Knife | has a short blade used to remove skins from fruits and vegetables. |
| Peeler | used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables, its blade floats over the food's surface and slices off very thin layers. |
| Cutting Board | protects countertops from getting scratched when food is cut, can be made of wood or plastic. |
| Grater | used to shred and grate vegetables and cheese. |
| Straight Edged Spatula (metal spatula) | has a dull, long, flexible metal blade, can be used to level off dry ingredients when measuring and to spread frosting and smooth ingredients. |
| Pastry Blender | used to blend four and shortening by cutting the shortening into tiny pieces that become coated with flour. |
| Sifter | add air to dry ingredients such as flour |
| Mixing Bowls | used to blend ingredients, come in a variety of sized and materials such as metal, plastic or glass |
| Rubber Scraper | used to clean food from pans and bowls |
| Turner | used to turn hamburgers, pancakes, and eggs as well as to remove foods from a pan. |
| Tongs | used to lift and turn foods and to remove food from hot liquids (such as corn-on-the cob). |
| Colander | Looks like a bowl with many holes in it, used to drain foods. |
| Strainer | used to remove solid pieces from liquid foods. |
| Cookie Sheet | a flat sheet of metal with a low rim used to bake cookies and pizzas. |
| Muffin Pan | many small, round cake pans connected together used to bake muffins, cupcakes, and rolls. |
| Loaf Pan | deep, narrow, and long used to bake bread, pound cake, and meat loaf. |
| Casserole Dish | has high sides and often comes with a lid used for entrees, side dishes and desserts. |