Platteview FOODS LAB Kitchen Equipment
Egg Separator Used to separate an egg yolk from the white (albumen) part of an egg.
Rolling Pin Used to roll out pastry/dough.
Pastry Blender Kitchen utensil used to cut in fat using a rocking motion.
Ice Cream Scoop Kitchen utensil used to scoop ice cream and other soft foods
Tongs Kitchen utensil used for picking items up, commonly used when grilling!!
Spatula A kitchen utensil with a long handle and a flat edge designed for lifting or turning foods
Serving Spoon A kitchen utensil used to serve foods
Slotted Serving Spoon Kitchen utensil used for stirring or serving foods such as vegetables
Ladle Kitchen utensil designed for serving soups and stews
Kitchen Shears Kitchen utensil used to trim food such as chicken Kitchen utensil used to open foods
Can Opener Kitchen utensil used to remove the lid of aluminum cans; may be electric or handheld
Pizza Cutter A wheel bladed kitchen cutting utensil used to cut pizza
Food Masher Kitchen utensil used to crush soft foods such as cooked potatoes for mashed potatoes or cooked apples for applesauce.
Rubber Scraper Kitchen utensil designed for scraping insides of bowls or jars to remove all of the contents
Wooden Spoon Kitchen utensil used to string foods Oldest cooking tool
Whisk Kitchen utensil with wire coils used to beat eggs, cream, etc.
Round Cake Pan Round baking pan with slanted sides used for making cakes
Wok Used to quickly stir fry foods
Grater Kitchen utensil with sharp perforations used to shred foods such as cheeses or vegetables!
Sifter Kitchen device used to sift flour or powdered sugar
Pie Server Kitchen utensil used to serve foods such as bars, pies and cakes
Jelly Roll Pan/Cookie Sheet Rimmed pan used to make cookies, bars or jelly rolls
Paring Knife A thin bladed kitchen knife used for coring or peeling fruits
Serrated Knife A kitchen knife with a long serrated blade that easily cuts through bread and other pastries
Chef Knife A kitchen knife used for chopping, slicing, mincing, etc.!
Apple Corer Kitchen device used to slice and core apples
Colandar Bowl shaped kitchen utensil with holes used to drain and rinse foods
Cutting Board A durable board made of plastic or wood where you cut food items Used to protect the counter tops from cut marks
Food Thermometers Used to determine the internal temperature of meats and other foods to determine doneness
Measuring Spoons Spoons that are used to measure small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients
Dry Measuring Cups Cups that are used to measure dry and solid ingredients. They usually come in a set of four nesting cups: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup
Liquid Measuring Cups Cups that come in clear plastic or glass, measuring cup used to measure large amounts of liquid ingredients!
Mixing Bowls Bowl used in the preparation of food for combining ingredients
Peeler Kitchen utensil used to peel the outer skins of fruits and vegetables such as apples and potatoes
Skillet Pan used for frying, searing or browning foods Also called a Frying Pan
Sauce Pan A deep pan with a handle intended for use on the stovetop and is used for stewing and boiling
Pie Pan Round baking pan with slanted sides used for making pies
Pizza Pan Round pan used for cooking pizza
9x13 Cake Pan Shallow container usually made of metal or glass used to cook or store food
Cooling Rack Wire rack used to cool baked goods such as bread or cookies
Broiler Pan Rimmed pan with a grill grate used to broiled foods in the oven
Casserole Dish Piece of cookware used in the oven to cook food
8x8 or 9x9 Square Cake Pan Small kitchen pan used to make foods such as bars and cakes
Loaf Pan Pan used for baking breads in an oven
Bundt Pan A round decorative pan with a hollow projection in the middle, used for baking or molding foods in the shape of a ring
Tube Pan A round pan with a hollow projection in the middle, used for baking or molding foods in the shape of a ring
Electric Hand Mixer Small kitchen appliance used to mix food such as batter or dough
Slow Cooker Small cooking appliance that uses low temperatures to cook food over an extended period of time allowing for unattended cooking
Stand Mixer Kitchen appliance used to mix food such as batter or dough 3 attachments: whisk (whip) beater (beat, mix) and dough hook (knead)
Blender Small kitchen appliance used to mix or puree food
Deep Fryer Small kitchen appliance used to heat oil to deep fat fry foods
Toaster Small kitchen appliance used to toast bread products
Muffin Pan Pan with individual molds used for making muffins or cupcakes!!