1. Kitchen Tools

2. Measuring Tools Liquid Measuring Cup Dry Measuring Cups
Make of glass or plastic. Extra space at the top allows you to carry without spilling. Has a spout for easy pouring.
Dry Measuring Cups
Used to measure dry and solid ingredients. A basic set includes: 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup.
Measuring Spoons
Used to measure small amounts of dry and liquid ingredients. Most sets include: 1 Tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, and ¼ teaspoon.

3. Knives Utility Knife Paring Knife Bread Knife
All purpose knife used to cut and slice many foods.
Paring Knife
Used to peel, cut, and slice small fruits and vegetables.
Bread Knife
Has a serrated or saw tooth edge that makes cutting bread and cake easy.

4. Knives Boning Knife Slicing Knife Chef’s Knife
Has a strong tip and narrow, flexible blade to make it easy to separate meat or poultry from the bone.
Slicing Knife
Used to slice meat and poultry.
Chef’s Knife
Used for cutting, chopping, and slicing.

5. Other Cutting Tools Kitchen Shears Peeler
Used for tasks such as cutting dried fruit, parsley, or chives, or snipping the skin from poultry.
Peeler
Used to remove thin outer layer from vegetables.

6. Other Cutting Tools Grater Cutting Board
Used to shred cheese, potatoes, and carrots, and to grate citrus peels and nutmeg.
Cutting Board
Comes in a variety of sizes. Protects the counter or table while you’re cutting.

7. Mixing Equipment Pastry Blender Wire Whisk Sifter
U-shaped wires capped with handle Used to cut fat into flour for making pastry dough.
Wire Whisk
Flexible wires held together by the handle. Used to blend, stir, and beat.
Sifter
A container with a blade that forces dry ingredients through a fin wire screen Used to get rid of lumps or to mix dry ingredients thoroughly.

8. Mixing Equipment Mixing Spoons Mixing Bowls
Used to mix, beat, and stir.
Can be made of wood or plastic.
Mixing Bowls
Can be made of glass, plastic, or metal.
Often sold in sets of different sizes.

9. Cooking & Baking Tools Meat Fork Meat Thermometer Tongs
Has long, strong tines that aid in lifting, carving, and turning various cuts of meat.
Meat Thermometer
Used to measure the internal temperature of meats and poultry.
Tongs
Used to turn foods or to transfer them to another container.

10. Cooking & Baking Tools Slotted Spoon Ladle Colander
Used to lift solid pieces of food from cooking liquid or sauce.
Ladle
Used to spoon soup or stew.
Colander
Used for draining liquid from foods such as cooked pasta.

11. Cooking & Baking Tools Rubber Scraper Rolling Pin Pastry Brush
Has a flat, flexible blade. Used to scrape batter from containers. Also used to “fold” ingredients into one another.
Rolling Pin
Used to roll out pastry, biscuit, or cookie dough.
Pastry Brush
Used to brush sauces or glazes on food.

12. Cooking & Baking Tools Straight-Edge Spatula Turner Wire Racks
Has a long, flexible blade with straight, dull edge. Used to level off ingredients when measuring, and frosting baked foods.
Turner
Use for turning foods such as eggs and pancakes, and to remove food from baking sheets.
Wire Racks
Used as a place to cool cookies and other foods.

13. Cookware

14. Cookware for the Range Saucepans Pots
Have one long handle. Come in various sizes, usually with covers. Used for cooking foods on top of the range.
Pots
Have two small handles and are generally larger than saucepans Used for cooking foods on the stovetop, but some may be put in the oven.

15. Cookware for the Range Skillets
Also called frying pans. More shallow than a pot or saucepan. Used for browning and frying foods.
Wok
A pan designed for stir-frying. Deeper than a skillet. angled sides are wider at the top than the bottom.
Steamer Basket
Used for steaming foods such as vegetables. It is inserted into the saucepan to hold the food above boiling water.

16. Cookware for the Range Double Boiler
A two-part saucepan for gently heating delicate foods without burning them Boiling water in the lower compartment heats food in the upper compartment.
Casserole Dishes
Covered or uncovered containers used for baking mixed dishes. Usually made of heat resistant glass, pottery, or ceramic.
Roasting Pan
Shallow pan used for roasting meat and poultry. Has a rack on the bottom to keep meat and juices separate.

17. Baking Pans
Cake Pan
Pie Pan
Muffin Pan
Loaf Pan
Baking Sheet

18. Small Cooking Appliances

19. Small Cooking Appliances
Toaster Oven
Can toast, bake, and brown small amounts of food.
Electric Skillet
Can fry, simmer, steam, roast, and bake. Has a temperature control.
Slow Cooker
Cooks foods at a low temperature over many hours. Allows for safe cooking all day while you’re away.

20. Mixing and Cutting Appliances
Blender
Used for blending and liquefying foods. Can also grate, chop, and mince.
Food Processor
Used to slice, grate, shred, chop, grind, and mix a variety of ingredients Can also be used to knead dough.
Mixer
Mixes and beats ingredients Comes in hand-held and stand models.