Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Tools

• Having the right tool for the job helps you prepare foods easily and successfully.

• Most of the basics are inexpensive.

Measuring Tools

• Because of the ____________, you can accurately measure amounts called for in recipes.

• Equipment can be bought in customary units of measure (used in the ___________) or _____ ______ (used in other parts of the world).

Measuring Tools• Liquid Measuring Cup: Description:

• Dry Measuring Cup:Description:

Why can’t you use a dry measuring cup to measure

liquid?

Measuring Tools•Measuring Spoons:Function:

•When measuring certain ingredients, like flour or brown sugar, it is important to completely fill the measuring tool.

•‘______’ of flour- scoop the flour, making sure there is a ______ like shape on top. •‘_______brown sugar’- you PACK the brown sugar completely into the tool before adding to other ingredients.

READ MEASUREMENTS CAREFULLY AND KNOW ABBREVIATIONS!

KnivesUtility Knife-

Function:

Paring Knife-Function:

Boning Knife-Function:

Slicing Knife-Function:

Bread Knife-Function:

Chef’s Knife-Function:

Other Cutting ToolsKitchen Shears-

Function:

Peeler-Function:

Grater-Function:

Cutting Board-Function:

Mixing EquipmentPastry Blender-

Function:

Sifter-Function:

Wire whisk-Function:

Rotary Blender-Function:

Mixing Bowls-Function: Mixing Spoons-

Function:

Cooking & Baking ToolsMeat Thermometer-

Function:

Utility Fork-Function:

Tongs-Function:

Basting Spoon-Function:

Slotted Spoon-Function:

Ladle-Function:

Colander-Function:

Cooking & Baking ToolsRubber Scrapper-

Function:

Rolling Pin-Function:Pastry Brush-

Function:

Straight-Edge Spatula-Function:

Turner-Function:

Wire Racks-Function:

Cookware

Refers to the wide variety of pots and pans used for cooking and baking. Today, the sizes and types of cookware available are limitless. Many different materials are used, including aluminum, stainless steel,

cast iron, glass-ceramic, heat-resistant glass, enamel and ceramic. Many types of

pots and pans are available with a non-stick finish. The best cookware heats

evenly and is durable and easy to clean.

Cookware

Saucepans-Function:

Pots-Function:

Skillets-Function:

Wok-Function:

CookwareDouble Broiler-

Function:

Steamer Basket-Function:

Casserole Dishes-Function:

Baking Pans-usually made of metal or heat-resistant glass. Come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Loaf Pan

Pie Pan

Cake Pan

Muffin PanBaking Sheet

Roasting Pan

Cooking in the Microwave

Safe• Heat-resistant glass

containers such as casserole dishes, baking dishes, and liquid measuring cups.

• Cookware especially designed for microwave oven use.

• Plastic items labeled microwave-safe.

• Paper plates and towels labeled microwave-safe.

Not Safe• Metal cookware• Aluminum foil• Pottery with metal glaze• Plastic containers from dairy

and take out foods• Brown bags• Products made of recycled

paper• Wooden containers• Straw baskets or plates• Materials containing

synthetic fibers, like nylon and polyester

AppliancesMajor Appliances-

Depends on your needs– and your budget.

$3500.00$1750.00 $400.99

AppliancesSmall Appliances-

Appliances

Cooktop

Broiler

Conventional Oven

Appliances

Convection OvenFunction:

Appliances

Microwave Oven

Toaster Oven

Appliances

Electric Skillet

Slow Cooker

Breadmaker

Appliances

Mixer

Blender

Food Processor