Download Basic Kitchen Tools and Utensils

Basic Kitchen Tools
and Utensils
Large Appliances
• Refrigerators-may have the freezer on the top,
on the bottom, or on the side
– Some are self-defrosting
– Have extra freezer space
– Ice makers
– Ice cube and water dispensers
• Freezers-separate from the refrigerators.
– Larger freezer space for storing frozen foods
• Automatic dishwashers-makes the clean up
job easier but is not essential
• Stoves/Conventional ovens-stoves usually come
with conventional ovens
– Some also include a microwave
– Others include convection ovens
• A convection oven uses a high-speed fan to circulate hot air
throughout the oven, which speeds up the cooking
– Conventional ovens may be self-cleaning or
continuous cleaning
– An automatic timer that can turn the oven on or off is
another possible feature
• Microwave ovens-fast, convenient, & easy to use
– Foods cook up to 75% faster than in a conventional
oven. You can reheat leftover food, cook food, or
defrost frozen food.
– Defrosting means thawing or unfreezing frozen food.
Small Appliances
• Electric skillets
• Toasters
• Blenders
• Food processors
• Slow cookers
• Popcorn poppers
Pots and Pans
Bakeware
• Cookie sheet: used for baking cookies or pizza
• Pie Pan: used for baking
pies and quiches
• Loaf pan: used for baking bread and meat loaf
• Muffin pan: used for baking muffins, cupcakes,
and rolls
• Cake pans: used for baking cakes and bar
cookies. Available in square, round, rectangular,
and tube.
• Casseroles: ovenproof dishes, which come in a
variety of sizes
Pots and Pans
Cookware
• Double boiler: used for foods that burn easily,
such as milk and sauces
• Saucepans: used for top-of-the-stove cooking.
Have one long handle and a lid. Available in
different sizes
Utensils
Measuring Utensils
• Dry measuring cups: used to measure dry
ingredients such as flour, sugar and pasta
• Liquid measuring cups: used to measure liquid
ingredients such as milk and oil
• Measuring spoons: used to measure small
amounts of certain ingredients such as baking
powder and seasonings
Utensils
Cutting Utensils
• Chef’s knife: used for cutting, mincing, slicing, and dicing
foods
• Paring knife: small knife used for peeling and cutting fruits
and vegetables
• Slicing knife: used for slicing meat and poultry
• Cutting Board: used to protect the counter when cutting
• Peeler: used for peeling fruits and vegetables
• Kitchen Shears: scissors used in the kitchen to cut foods such
as chicken
• Can Openers: hand operated or electrical, used to open
canned foods
• Grater: used for grating, shredding, or slicing vegetables and
cheese
Utensils
Mixing Utensils
• Mixing bowls: used for mixing ingredients. Usually come in different
sizes
• Wooden spoon: spoon made of wood
• Whisk: used for beating and blending. Especially good for beating egg
white mixtures and stirring sauces.
• Rubber scraper: used for cleaning foods completely from side of bowl
• Pastry blender: used to mix butter/shortening with flour
• Sifter: used for removing lumps and adding air to flour before measuring.
Can also combine dry ingredients.
• Rotary beater: used for beating light mixtures or adding air to eggs
Utensils
Cooking Utensils
• Kitchen fork: used for lifting and turning food
• Spatula/turner: used for lifting and turning
foods such as pancakes and hamburgers
• Tongs: used for lifting and turning hot foods
• Ladle: used for serving soups
Utensils
Other Kitchen Utensils
• Colander: used for draining liquids from cooked food or for
rinsing fruits and vegetables
• Slotted spoon: large serving spoon used to drain liquids from
cooked foods
• Strainers: used to separate liquids from solids
• Rolling pin: used to flatten dough
• Timer: used to keep track of time when food cooks
• Thermometer: used to check the internal temperature of
foods