BAKEWAREContainers used to cook food in an oven.

Baking pansSquareRectangleRoundLoafIncludes cake pans (straight sides), pie plates (slanted sides), loaf pans, muffin tins, and baking sheets

Baking sheets

Jelly roll pans have sides; cookie sheets do not

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

Pizza PanA round metal baking sheet used to bake pizza.

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

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

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

COOKWAREContainers used to cook food on the range.

DOUBLE BOILERConsists 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)

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

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

Stock PotA pot used for preparing soup stock and boiling pasta.

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

MEASURING EQUIPMENT

Measuring spoonsUsed to measure small amounts of liquid or dry ingredients

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

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.Dry Measuring Cups

COOKING TOOLS

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

Garlic PressCrushes garlic cloves by forcing them through a small holes.

LadleUsed to dip liquid such as soup from pan to bowl or cup

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

Egg SeparatorSeparates the egg yolk from the white.

TurnerLifts and turns food such as pancakes and hamburgers

Pastry BrushUsed to brush hot food with sauce or pastry with glaze.

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

PeelerRemoves the skin from fruits and vegetables

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slotted SpoonUtensil that drains liquid from food

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

TongsLift and turn hot food without piercing it.

Wire WhiskBeats and blends eggs, liquids, and thin batters.

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