Kitchen Equipment

BAKEWARE Containers used to cook food in an oven.

Baking pans Square Rectangle Round Loaf Includes cake pans (straight sides), pie plates (slanted sides), loaf pans, muffin tins, and baking sheets

Jelly roll pans have sides; cookie sheets do not Baking sheets Jelly roll pans have sides; cookie sheets do not

Muffin Pan Used for baking muffins, rolls, and cupcakes. Available in six or twelve cups.

A round metal baking sheet used to bake pizza. Pizza Pan A round metal baking sheet used to bake pizza.

Wire Cooling Rack Holds hot foods – such as cakes, breads, and cookies – while cooling to prevent sogginess

Pie Pan Shallow round pans with slanted sides. Used for pies, tarts, and quiches.

Custard Cups Small oven proof bowls used for baking custard. Can be used for organizing ingredients for cooking.

COOKWARE Containers used to cook food on the range.

DOUBLE BOILER Consists of two saucepans- a smaller one fitting into a larger one-and a cover. Boiling water in the bottom pan gently heats the food in the upper pan. Used for cooking food that scorch easily. (Chocolate, butter, milk, sauces)

Skillets (frying pans) Long-handled, low-sided pan. Used for frying.

Griddle Flat pan with short round edges. Used to cook pancakes and grill sandwiches.

A pot used for preparing soup stock and boiling pasta. Stock Pot A pot used for preparing soup stock and boiling pasta.

Wok A metal pan having a rounded bottom, used especially for frying and steaming in Asian cooking.

MEASURING EQUIPMENT

Used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients Measuring spoons Used to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients

Liquid measuring cup Used to measure liquids; has a pouring spout and extra space so that liquids can be carried without spilling

Dry Measuring Cups Dry measuring cups usually come in sets, with individual measures for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup. Used for measuring dry ingredients.

COOKING TOOLS

Colander A bowl with holes, and feet. Used to drain foods like pasta or vegetables.

Garlic Press Crushes garlic cloves by forcing them through a small holes.

Used to dip liquid – such as soup – from pan to bowl or cup Ladle Used to dip liquid – such as soup – from pan to bowl or cup

Grater Grates or shreds food into tiny pieces, such as cheese, chocolate, and nutmeg.

Egg Separator Separates the egg yolk from the white.

Lifts and turns food such as pancakes and hamburgers Turner Lifts and turns food such as pancakes and hamburgers

Pastry Brush Used to brush hot food with sauce or pastry with glaze.

Pastry Blender Wires attached to a handle, used for cutting butter or shortening into flour for pastry dough.

Removes the skin from fruits and vegetables Peeler Removes the skin from fruits and vegetables

Pizza Cutter Round cutting blade on the end of a handle. Used for slicing pizza.

Cutting Board A wooden or plastic board where meats or vegetables can be cut; protects the counter top.

Mixing Bowls Used to mix ingredients. Can be glass, plastic, or stainless steel.

Rolling Pin A cylinder, sometimes with small handles at either end, used for rolling out and flattening dough, pastry, or other uncooked food

Rubber Spatula Also known as rubber scrapper. A broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, or lift material.

Sifter Adds air to flour and other dry ingredients while mixing them; removes lumps

Utensil that drains liquid from food Slotted Spoon Utensil that drains liquid from food

Springform Pan A cake pan having an upright rim that can be unclamped and detached from the bottom of the pan.

Lift and turn hot food without piercing it. Tongs Lift and turn hot food without piercing it.

Beats and blends eggs, liquids, and thin batters. Wire Whisk Beats and blends eggs, liquids, and thin batters.

Spoon made of wood. Used to stir hot food. Does not retain heat. Wooden Spoon Spoon made of wood. Used to stir hot food. Does not retain heat.