Kitchen Utensils and Techniques

Tongs

Tongs are used to pull hot foods from pots and pans. They can also be used in salads.

Round Cake Pan

These cake pans are used to bake round cakes. Especially layer cakes.

Double Boiler

A double boiler is often used in candy making and steaming.

Rubber Scraper

Rubber scrapers come in many sizes, shapes, and colors and are used to scrape the remaining food items or batter from pans or bowls.

Kitchen Thermometer

A kitchen thermometer can be used to check the temperature of many foods.

Fork

This type of fork is different from your dinner fork. It is used mainly in cooking meats. Especially when cooking on the grill.

Rolling Pin

A rolling pin is used to flatten out and roll out different kinds of dough.

Cake/Pie Carrier

This carrier is used to transport cakes and/or pies from one place to another.

Cooling Racks

These racks are used to cool food items like cakes and cookies. They allow air to flow all around the item until it is cool.

Pie Plate

This dish is used to make pies in. The pie shell fits perfectly into the pan and the filling goes right on top.

Strainer

This strainer is often used for juices that may contain pulps and other small straining jobs.

Bottle Opener

As its name suggests, this item helps you open bottles and some types of cans.

Ladle

This item is used for dishing out soups, beverages, and other liquid food items.

Dry Measuring Cups

These measuring cups are used to measure dry ingredients such as, sugar, flour, and peanut butter.

Straight Edge Spatula

This spatula is often used in cake decorating and as an aid in measuring dry ingredients.

Carving Knife

This knife is used for carving meat dishes.

Vegetable Peeler

This item is useful in peeling vegetables without having to use a knife.

Skillet

This type of pan is used to fry and brown items in.

Jelly Roll Pan

This pan is used for baking items like jelly rolls, doughnuts, or breads.

Square Cake Pan

This cake pan is used to bake cakes in a square shape. These cakes can also be layer cakes but are commonly not.

Grater

This item is used to grate cheese or vegetables.

Measuring Spoons

These measuring utensils can be used for dry or liquid ingredients.

Hand Mixer

This mixer is cranked by hand and helps mix ingredients in a recipe.

Slotted Spoon

A slotted spoon is typically used for serving dishes that are cooked in a liquid or juice.

Kitchen Timer

A kitchen timer is used to keep the cooking time of dishes.

Paring Knife

A paring knife is used to slice and peel small fruits and vegetables.

Can Opener

This item is used for opening cans as its name implies.

Muffin Tin

This pan is used for baking muffins or cupcakes.

Wooden Spoon

These spoons come in many sizes and are used to mix ingredients.

Bundt Pan

A bundt, or fluted pan is used to make a bundt cake. A common bundt cake is an angel food cake. It has an open center like a doughnut.

Pizza Pan

This pan is used to bake a pizza on.

Cutting Board

This item is essential to every kitchen. You cut ingredients on it and it saves your countertops from lots of wear and tear.

Turner

A turner is used to turn flat, round foods like hamburgers, pancakes, and cookies. They are also used to remove these items from their pans.

Cookie Sheet

This pan is used to bake cookies on. It is flat with no sides.

Mixing Bowls

These bowls come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. They are used for mixing ingredients.

Kitchen Shears

These shears are used in the kitchen for cutting things like vegetables and meats. They usually come apart at the center.

Liquid Measuring Cup

This measuring cup is used to measure out liquid ingredients.

Knife

This is your regular, average knife. It is used to help in carving as well as for cutting of vegetables, meats, and fruits.

Sauce Pot

A sauce pot is used to heat sauces or other liquids. They can range in size.

Colander

A colander is used to drain liquid from pasta, fruits, vegetables, and other food items.

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