Foods 1 terms

Chef's Knife

Also called a French knife its large triangular shape is ideal for chopping, slicing and dicing.

Dry Measuring Cups

Come in a set of several sizes, usually 1/4 cup, 1//3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. A metric set includes 50-mL, 125-mL, and 250-mL measures.

Double Boiler

Consists of a small saucepan that fits into a larger one, plus a lid. Simmering water in the bottom pan gently heats food in the pan above. Used for foods that scorch easily (chocolate, sauces, cereals)

Steamer

Covered saucepan with an insert that holds food over a small amount of boiling water. Holes in the insert allow steam to pass through and cook the food. Metal and bamboo steamers are available, as are steamer inserts that fit in a covered saucepan

Loaf pan

Deep, narrow, rectangular pan for baking loaves of bread or meat.

Tube pan

Deep, one-or two-piece cake pan with a center tube.

Bread Knife

Has a serrated or saw-tooth blade for slicing breads

Dutch oven

Heavy pot with a close-fitting lid. Dutch ovens are suitable for range or oven. Some have a rack to keep meat and poultry from sticking to the bottom.

Pressure cooker

Heavy pot with a locked-on lid and steam gauge. Steam builds inside the pot, creating very high temperatures that cook food quickly.

Slicing knife

Large knife used for such foods as meat and poultry.

roasting pan

Large, heavy, oval or rectangular pans, used for roasting meats

Pots

Larger and heavier than saucepans. Pots range in size from 3 to 20 quarts and have two small handles, on each side, for easier lifting. Most come with lids.

Cutting Board

Protects counter top when cutting. Plastic resists bacteria better than soft woods.

Kitchen Shears

Scissors used for snipping, trimming, or cutting dried fruit, fresh herbs, or pastry

Pie Pans

Shallow, round pans with slanted sides. Tart pans are similar in shape but smaller

Baking sheet

Similar to a cookie sheet,but four sides about 1 inch deep.

Dishtowels

Used to dry things such as dishes and wipe things off.

Kitchen Scales

Used to measure food by weight rather than volume. They can be spring or digital.

Cake pans

Usually round or square, from 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Novelty shapes range from horseshoe to cartoon characters.

Paring knife

removes a thin layer or peel from fruits and vegetables.