WOODEN SPOONUsed for mixing and when

cooking and stirring hot foods

SLOTTED SPOONUsed to stir foods that are in

liquids and to separate the solid foods from the liquids when

serving

WIRE WHISKUsed to whip eggs or cream or

add air to a batter. Not used with thick mixtures

RUBBER SCRAPER OR RUBBER SPATULA

Used for mixing, folding soft ingredients and to remove

ingredients from a bowl or plate

TURNER OR SPATULAUsed to flip flapjacks or burgers

or serve bars and cakePEELER

Tool to remove the outer layer of fruits and vegetables.

CHEF'S KNIFEAll-purpose large knife used to

slice, mince, chop, cube and dice.

PARING KNIFEAll-purpose small knife used as

an extension of the hand for small cuts, garnishes, paring or

coringBUTCHER'S KNIFESpecialty knife used when

cutting meats because of its thicker broad blade

SERRATED KNIFEKnife that has a carved or

hollowed out blade edge for use in cutting foods that are firm on the outside yet soft

inside

CAN OPENERDevice used to cut open metal

cans using 2 blades and a rotating handle deviceSTRAINER OR SIEVE

Wire mesh container that is used to strain liquids away from solid ingredients or to separate and aerate dry ingredients like

flour and powdered sugar

KITCHEN SHEARSTool used to cut foods and

materials used in the kitchen

LIQUID OR GLASS MEASURING CUP

Utensil to accurately measure liquid volume of ingredients.

Often in both metric and American units

GRATERA cutting tool used to shred or

grate foods like potatoes, cabbage, cheese or if the

surface is fine, to zest lemons or ginger

BLENDERElectric piece of cooking equipment used for fine chopping, grinding and liquefying ingredients

TONGSUtensil used to lift and hold foods while they are being

cooked or served

EGG SLICERHandy slicing device for hard

cooked eggs, mushrooms, strawberries, etc. to ensure

even slicing

DOUBLE BOILERPan used to gently cook foods

in an upper pan while it sits above another pan of hot to

boiling water.

POTLarger sized cooking container for stove top and oven. Usually has two smaller handles and a heavy lid. Great for "pot roast"

WOODEN SPOON SLOTTED SPOON

Wire Whisk

RUBBER SCRAPER

SPATULA

Peeler

Chef’s knife

Paring knife

Butchers knife Serrated knife Can opener Strainer

Kitchen shears

Measuring cup

Tong

Grater

Egg slicer

Blender Double Boiler

Pot