Kitchen Equipment

Unit 2

1. Mixing Bowls

To mix foods

2. Colander

To drain foods

3. Strainer

to strain finer foods ex. pulp out of juice, wash crab meat, to take vegetables or meat out of gravy, gumbo, or soup

4. Cookie Sheet/Jelly Roll Pan

A place to bake cookies, etc.

5. Cooling Rack

A place to cool cookies, etc.

6. Cutting Mat/Cutting Board

Used to cut food on

7. Muffin Tin/Pan

Used to bake muffins

8. Pizza Pan

Used to bake pizza or other round foods

9. Pie Dish/Pan

Used for baking pies

10. 8x8 Square Baking Pan

Used for baking cakes, casseroles, etc.

11. Bread Pan

Used for baking breads

12. Fry Pan

Used to sauté foods in oil

13. Sauce Pan

Used for heating ingredients on the stove

14. Flour Sifter

to sift dry ingredients

15. Rolling Pin

to roll out cookie dough or pastries

16. Custard Cup

A cup for custards and other foods

17. Liquid Measuring Cup

used to measure liquid ingredients

18. Dry Measuring Cups

To measure dry ingredients

19. Measuring Spoons

To measure small ingredients

20. Hot Pads/Pot Holders

To protect hands and equipment from heat

21. Metal Spatula/Pancake Turner

Used for turning pancakes and other things

22. Wooden Spoon

to stir hot foods

23. Slotted Spoon

Used to drain foods while serving

24. Rubber Scraper

To scrape side of bowl

25. Dough Scrape

Scrape dough off counter, etc.

26. Wire Whisk

To whip foods

27. Pasta Spoon/Claw

Serve pasta from bowl

28. Tongs

To pick up hot or bulky foods

29. Pastry Brush/Basting Brush

Brush liquids over foods

30. Ladle

to pour soups, gumbos, and punch

31. Thermometer (All-Purpose)

Measure internal temperature of meats and foods

32. Cheese Grater

To grate foods such as cheese

33. Pastry Blender/Cutter

To cut butter/fat into flour for pie crusts

34. Biscuit Cutter

Cut biscuits into proper shape and size

35. Kitchen Shears

Cut herbs and other kitchen foods/materials

36. Bread Knife

Used to cut bread with its serrated edge

37. Paring Knife

Used to cut small food items

38. Chef/French Knife

Used for cutting, slicing, chopping, and dicing.

39. Pizza Cutter

Used for cutting pizza and other foods.

40. Knife Sharpener/Steele

Used to sharpen knives.

41. Peeler

To peel veggies and fruits

42. Can Opener

Used to open cans.

43. Transfer Tray

Used to transfer foods from counter to lab.

44. Handheld Mixer/Hand Mixer

Used to beat, blend and incorporate air into foods

45. Kitchen Aid

To mix foods