Kitchen Equipment

Cutting board Protects the counter when using knives.

Cookie sheet Baking flat foods in the oven

Cooling racks Cooling Baked goods

Grater Shreds foods

Dry Measuring Cups Measures dry ingredients

Measuring Spoons Measure small amounts

Liquid measuring cups Measure liquids

Pastry blender Used to cut fat into small pieces in flour

Rolling pin To flatten foods

Pastry brush Used to spread butter, BBQ sauce, etc.

Peeler Remove the skins from fruits and vegetables

Sifter For putting air in flour Getting lumps out of flour Mixing ingredients DO NOT WASH IT!

Tongs Lift and turn hot or messy foods

Metal spatula Level dry ingredients, spread, or frost *Also called a Straight-edge Spatula

Rubber scraper Scrape bowls and measuring cups NOT TO BE USED TO STIR HOT FOODS ON STOVETOP!!!

Ladle Serve liquids

Vegetable steamer Cooking food using hot air or steam

Electric mixer: Beating and mixing

Colander Draining liquids

Meat thermometer Test the internal temperature of meat The only way to be sure meat is cooked through

Turner Lift, turn, and serve

Whisk Beating liquids Getting lumps out

Saucepan Cooking liquids on top of the stove

Frying pan or Skillet Cooking flat foods on top of the stove

Supply Tray Carry supplies

Chef’s knife Wide blade: chop and slice vegetables and other foods

Serrated or Bread Knife Cut Breads without squishing

Paring knife Small knife used peel and cut small foods

Wooden Spoon Mix and stir, especially hot foods on the stove

Slotted Spoon Drain foods

Mixing Bowls Mixing, serving and storing

Muffin Pan Baking muffins and cupcakes

Egg separator Separate the yolks and whites of eggs

Double Boiler 2 part saucepan for gently heating delicate foods without burning them. Boiling water in the bottom pan heats food in the top pan.

Roasting Pan Shallow, used for roasting meat & poultry. Usually has a rack on the bottom to keep meat separate from its juices

Caring for Equipment Do not put hot pots and pans into water Do not put electrical equipment in water Wipe off all equipment Wash and dry thoroughly!!! Do not soak wood items or some metal items

Kitchen Equipment