kitchen equipment

Loaf Pan

A deep, narrow, oblong pan that may be made glass, glass-ceramic, or metal. Used for baking loaves of bread, pond cake, and meat loaf. Hand or machine wash.

Chef french knife

Large triangular blade. Used for chopping, dicing, cubing, mincing fruits and vegetables or meats.

Streamer

Perforated metal or bamboo insert that fits into a saucepan or pot that holds food above boiling water. Used to steam vegetables to retain nutrients. Hand or machine wash, depending on the material from which it is made.

Straight edge spat

used to dry or solid ingredients. Hands or machine wash.

Dutch Oven

A heavy pot with a close-fitting lid; may have rack to keep foods from sticking to the bottom. Used to cook large amounts or sizes of foods on the range or in the oven. Hand or machine wash.

Pizza Pan

A large, round baking pan with a narrow rim around the edge. It may or may not be perforated for a crispier crust. Used to bake pizza. Hand or Machine wash.

Dishwasher

A major kitchen appliance available in portable or built in models; various options are available. Used to clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and tableware. Follow operating manual's interactions for loading details and recommended detergent and drying agents; use only dishwasher detergent; scrape dishes before loading; and ensure that all items are dishwasher safe.

range onen

A major kitchen appliance, drop in, or built in models number and types of cooking surfaces will vary; oven types vary; may be electric or gas. Used for frying in fat or cooking in liquid, on top of the range; baking, broiling, or roasting in the oven.

Refrigerator freezer

A major kitchen appliance; comes in a vaariety of sizes & colors w/ a wide range of options, such as ice maker, indoor dispensers, etc. Used to refrigerate/freeze perishable foods.

Sifter

A metal or plastic canister with a wire-screened bottom, available in various sizes with a blade or wheeler inside. Used to remove lumps from and incorporate air into dry ingredients before measuring. Tap over garbage can to remove dry ingredients; if necessary, wipe with a damp cloth, but dry immediately to prevent rusting

Wire whisk whip

A mixing tool usually made of balloon shaped wire loops that are held together by a handle. Used for stirring, beating and whipping foods. Incorporates air and helps to prevent lumps from forming. Hand or machine wash.

Instant Reed

A probe thermometer with a dial or digital display is inserted into food at the end of cooking time gives an accurate internal temp. reading within matter of seconds. Calibrate daily and/or after dropping. Hand Wash

muffin pan

A rectangular baking pan that come in a variety of sizes such as with six to twelve round depressions, usually made of metal. Used to bake muffins, cupcakes and rolls. Hand or machine wash.

Baking sheet

A rectangular pan similar to a cookie sheet, but with four sides about 1- inch deep. Used for baking sheet cakes , pizza, chicken pieces, and fish. Hand/machine wash

Pie Pan

A shallow, round baking dish with slopping sides, usually made of glass or metal that comes in several sizes. Used to bake dessert and main-dish pies and quiches. Hand or machine wash

Hand mixer

A small hand held electric appliance that is lighter and less expensive than a stand mixer, but less versatile. Has several speeds to blend, beat and whip ingredients. Hand or machine wash removal beaters, wipe mixer body with damp cloth.

double boiler

A small pan fits into a larger pan with a lid; usually made of glass or metal. Used to cook and melt foods that scorch easily, such as sauces, chocolate, custard, butter, etc. Hand Machine wash

Deepfry

A thermometer that measure the temperature of oil in which foods such as french fries and doughnuts are immersed for frying. Will clip to the side of the pot. Hand wash.

Meat thermometer

Also known as an oven-safe thermometer, it is designed to be placed in food while cooking. A probe thermometer with a large dial used to accurately measure the internal temp. of a large piece of meat, poultry, etc. as it cooks. Hand wash.

Stand Mixer

An electric mixer that leaves your hands free and is suited for heavy duty mixing. Has several speeds and often has attachments, such as juicers and choppers. Used to blend, whip, and knead dough. Hand or machine was removable attachments; wipe mixer body with damp cloth.

Toaster oven

Available in a variety of sizes, uses less energy and creates less heat than a full size oven. Used to bake and broil small amounts of foods in addition to toasting. Wipe exterior with damp cloth; clean crumbs from bottom regularly

microwave oven

Available in a variety of sizes; may be built into a range hood or may be a counter top model. Used to cook foods quickly; defrosts foods; reheat foods. Exterior- Wipe with a damp cloth. Interior- Wipe with mild detergent or baking soda solution.

Wok

Bowl Shaped pan often used in Chinese cooking; may be used on range or may be electric. Used to quickly fry foods in small amounts of fat. Hand or machine wash

Toaster

Comes in 2 and 4 slice models; may have extra wide openings for bagels and thick sliced bread. Used to brown/toast breads and pastries on both sides at one time. Wipe exterior with damp cloth; clean crumbs from bottom regularly

Slow cooker

Crockpot A heating Base, cooking vessel that may be removable; and a lid; usually has at least two setting. Used to cook slowly for several hours; convenient for one-dish meals.

casserole

Dishes with high sides that may be made of glass, glass- ceramic, or earthenware availabe in a variety of sizes, with or without lids; may go from frozen-to-oven. Used to bake and serve main dishes and desserts. Hand or machine wash.

Can Opener

Hand and electric varieties. Used to cut lids off metal cans. Small hand opener. Hand or machine wash. Electric- with damp cloth, remove blade and clean with soap and water

Roasting Pan

Heavy oval or rectangular pan; usually made of metal with a lid. Used to roast meats and poultry. Hand or machine Wash

Rolling pin

Heavy roller made of wood, marble, or metal Used to flatten dough; crushes bread, cookies, or crackers into drums. Hand wash

Straighten steel

Long steel rod. Used to strsighen knife edges between sharpening. hand wash

Slicing knife

Long, thin blade. Used to cut or slice large cuts of meat. hand wash.

cutting boards

Made from a variety of materials. Used to protect counter and table tops when cutting and chopping. Wooden- Hand Wash. Plastic-Hand or machine wash

Turner

Made of metal or plastic may be slotted or solid. Used to lift and turn foods such as cookies, meat, fish, pancakes an eggs. Hand or machine wash.

scale

May be spring or balance scales and have dial or digital displays. Used to weigh large ampunts of dry or solid ingredients. wipe with a damp cloth

Colander

Perforated bowl made of metal or plastic available in a variety of sizes. Used to drain liquids from foods. Hands or machine wash.

Blender

Removable container with a wide opening, handle, pouring spout, and measurement marking on each on side. Used to chop , blend and liquefy foods. Hands wash non-eletric parts. Electric parts should be wiped with a damp cloth see use and case booklet

Ladles

Rounded cup attached to a long handle; usually in a variety of sizes and made from glass, metal, or plastic. Used to lift and serve sauces, soups, stews, gravies, salad dressings, and punches. Hand or machine wash.

Kitchen Shears

Scissors. Used to snip, trim, or cut fresh herbs, dried fruit, vegetables, meat, and pastry. Hand wash.

Bread knife

Serrated or saw tooth blade used for slicing breads and other soft foods. Hand Wash.

Pastry blender

Several pieces of curved metal attached to a handle. Used to blend flour and solid sat when making pastry; to blend butter and cheese mixtures. Hand or machine wash

Sauce pan Skillet

Skillets (frypan) have wide bottoms&low sides vary in size and often have lids. Saute pans are uncovered skillets w/ narrow bottoms and sloping sides. Used for Browning and frying foods

food Chopper

Small hand-held to multi- bladed size. Used to chop foods, such as nuts, eggs, meats, and some fruits and vegetables. Hand or machine wash.

Paring knife

Smallest kitchen knife. Remove a thin peel from fruits and vegetables. Hand wash.

wooden spoons

Spoons made of wood that are available in many sizes and shapes that will not scratch pan surfaces and their handles remain cool. May be solid or slotted. USed to stir and mix ingredients. Hand wash.

Oven mitt pot holder

Thick pads or silicone pads or metts in various sizes and shapes. Used to protect hands while handling bakeware and cookware. Care depends on material.

Grater shedder

Use to grte/ shred foods, such as cheese and cabbage. Hand or machine wash

Rubber spat

Used to fold or lightly mix one ingredient into another to scrape bowls, pans, and other containers. Handor machine wash

Pastry brush

Usually in a variety of sizes and materials. Used to brush pastry and other foods with butter or sauces; removes crumbs from cakes frosting. HAnd or machine wash

Slotted spoon

Usually made from metal, plastic, or wood in various sizes. Used to remove solid food from and draining away liquids. Hands or machine wash.

Pots

Usually made from metal; larger and heavier than saucepans; small handles on each side with a lid; vary in size from 3-20 quarts. Used to cook large amount or sizes of foods in liquid on a range. Hands or machine wash.

Mixing bowls

Usually made from plastic, glass or metal in varietyof sizes. Some have lids for storage purposes. Used when preparing and combinig ingredients for recipes. Hand machine wash.

Square rectangular pan

Usually made of aluminum and come in a rane of sizes. Used or baking a variety of cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Hand or machine wash.

Cake pan

Usually made of aluminum and come in range of sizes, beginning with a ^-inch diameter. Used for baking layer cakes and other baked goods. Hand or machine wash.

Liquid Cups

Usually made of clear glass or plastic; contains measurements for portions of a cup and fluid ounces. Used to measure liquid ingredients. Hand or machine wash

Sauce Pan

Usually made of metal or heat proof glass; one long handle and a lid; range in sizes from 1/2-1/4 quarts. Used to cook foods in liquid on a range. HAnd or machine wash

Tongs

Usually made of metal or plastic in a variety of sizes. Used to turn meats and fried foods; gripping and lifting bulky foods. Hand or machine wash

dry cups

Usually made of metal or plastic; basic sets contain 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. Used to measure dry and solid ingredients. Hand or machine wash.

Measurement Spoons

Usually made of metal or plastic; basic sets contain 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, and 1/4 teaspoon. Used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than 1/4 cup. Hand or machine wash.

cooling rack

Wire rack with legs; usually square or rectangular in variety of sizes. Used to hold baked goods and hot pans off of counter/table tops, preventing scorching; allows air to circulate around foods so it cools quickly. Hand or machine wash.

cookie sheet

a flat rectangular pan wth two or three open sides, usually made of aluminum. Used for baking cookies, biscuits, and pizza and for toasting bread. Hand or machine wash.

strainer

bowl made of wire mesh available in a variety of sizes. Used to remove solid pieces from liquid foods. Hand or machine wash.

Food processor

more powerful and versatile than blender; assorted disks/blades for special.. Used to blend, chop, grate/shred, grind, knead, and slice. Hand wash non-eletric parts. Electric parts should be wiped with a damp cloth- See use and store booklet.

Vegetable peeler parer

swivel blade. Used to pare/ peel fruits and vegetables; make decorative carrot, chocolate or cheese curls fro garnishing. Hand or machine wash.

fork

used to beat eggs and other ingredients and to mix together ingredients. Hand or machine wash.