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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 • Loaf pan: used for baking bread and meat loaf. • Muffin pan: used for baking muffins, cupcakes, and rolls 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 • Frying Pan: a shallow pan with a long handle, used for cooking food in hot fat 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 • Metal Spatula: Used to level off dry ingredients. Utensils Cutting Utensils • 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 and herbs • 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 used for mixing • 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. Utensils Cooking Utensils • 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 ∙ Cooling rack: Used to allow air to circulate freely to cool baked goods. • Slotted spoon: large serving spoon used to drain liquids from cooked foods • Rolling pin: used to flatten dough • Pastry brush: Used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food.