Cooking Equipment
Cooking Equipment Terms
Blender – A kitchen machine that mixes and chops food quickly
Burner – The part on top of a stove where food is cooked.
Colander – A kind of bowl with holes. It is used to rinse or drain food.
Double Boiler – A cooking utensil that is made up of two pots that fit together.
Dutch Oven – A heavy pot that is used to cook foods such as pot roast etc.
Frying Fork – A special fork with a very long handle; also called a meat fork.
Grater – A cutting tool that has very rough sides. It cuts food into many tiny bits.
Pastry Blender – A special tool that cuts shortening into flour.
Pastry Brush – A small kitchen brush that is used to spread liquids over foods such as pies and roasts.
Peeler – A cutting tool that is used to take off the skins of fruits and vegetables
Sifter – a special utensil that sifts and loosens ingredients such as flours.
Spatula – A tool with a wide flat blade. It is used to spread and mix foods.
Strainer – A utensil that drains liquids from solid foods. It can also be used as a sifter.
Tongs – A kitchen tool that’s used to pick up food.
Wire Whisk – A mixing tool used for beating or whipping food.
