Kitchen Utensils

Bundt Pan/ Tube Pan

A Bundt cake /bʌnt/ is a cake that is baked in a Bundt pan, shaping it into a distinctive ring shape. The shape is inspired by a traditional European cake known as Gugelhupf, but Bundt cakes are not generally associated with any single recipe.

Dishcloths

A cloth for washing or drying dishes.

Dishtowels

A cloth for drying washed dishes, utensils, and glasses.

Cookie Sheet

A flat metal tray on which cookies are baked.

Slow Cooker

A large electric pot used for cooking food, especially stews, very slowly.

Muffin Pan

A pan with cylindrical indentations used for baking cupcakes or muffins.

Pizza Wheel

A pizza cutter (or pizza wheel) is a utensil that is used to cut pizzas.

Dry Measuring Cup

A dry measuring cup is a measuring cup used to measure dry, or non-liquid, cooking ingredients, such as sugar, oats or salt. A set of dry measuring cups typically includes cup sizes ranging from 1/4 cup to 1 cup.

Skillets

A frying pan.

Griddle

A heavy, flat iron plate that is heated and used for cooking food.

Pastry Blender

A pastry blender is a kitchen tool used to mix a hard (solid) fat into flour in order to make pastries. The tool is usually made of narrow metal strips or wires attached to a handle, and is used by pressing down on the items to be mixed (known as "cutting in").

Sauce Pans

A saucepan is a deep metal cooking pot, usually with a long handle and a lid.Place the potatoes in a saucepan and boil them.

Baking pan/sheet

A sheet pan, baking tray or baking sheet is a flat, rectangular metal pan used in an oven. It is often used for baking bread rolls, pastries and flat products such as cookies, sheet cakes, swiss rolls and pizzas. ... The most basic sheet pan is literally a sheet of metal.

Paring Knife

A small knife used mainly for peeling fruits and vegetables.

Tongs

An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.

Chef Knife/French Knife

In cooking, a chef's knife, also known as a cook's knife, is a cutting tool used in food preparation. ... Its blade resembles a flatter version of a French chef's knife. Japanese cutlery is known for sharpness due to its acute blade geometry, and the hardness of the steel used, often exceeding 60 HRC on the Rockwell scale.

Cake Pans

A baking pan commonly found in every kitchen. Cake pans can be round, square, or rectangular and are available in several sizes. Probably the most popular is the 9 x 13 x 2 inch rectangular cake pan that is used to bake cakes, bars, and savory dishes, such as lasagna.

Rotary Beater

A beater having single or double metal blades that rotate when a geared wheel with which they are meshed is operated by hand; specifically : eggbeater.

Blender

A blender (sometimes called a liquidiser in British English) is a kitchen and laboratory appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and other substances. A stationary blender consists of a blender jar with a rotating metal blade at the bottom, powered by an electric motor in the base.

Bread Knife

A bread knife generally has a sharp edge that has saw-like notches or teeth, which is referred to as a serrated edge. The blade of a bread knife is 8 to 10 inches long. 8 inches is a common length used for a bread knife.

Loaf/Bread Pan

A bread pan, also called a loaf pan, is a kitchen utensil in the form of a container in which bread is baked. Its function is to shape bread while it is rising during baking. The most common shape of the bread pan is the loaf, or narrow rectangle, a convenient form which enables uniform slicing.

can opener

A can opener (in North American English and Australian English) or tin opener (in British and Commonwealth English) is a device used to open tin cans (metal cans).

Colander/Strainer

A colander (or cullender) is a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice. ... The perforated nature of the colander allows liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside. It is sometimes also called a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve.

Cutting Board

A cutting board is a durable board on which to place material for cutting. The kitchen cutting board is commonly used in preparing food; other types exist for cutting raw materials such as leather or plastic. Kitchen cutting boards are often made of wood or plastic and come in various widths and sizes.

Rolling Pin

A cylinder rolled over pastry or dough to flatten or shape it.

Grater

A device having a surface covered with holes edged by slightly raised cutting edges, used for grating cheese and other foods.

Electric Mixer

A handheld electric mixer. A mixer is a kitchen utensil which uses a gear-driven mechanism to rotate a set of beaters in a bowl containing the food to be prepared. It automates the repetitive tasks of stirring, whisking or beating. When the beaters are replaced by a dough hook, a mixer may also be used to knead.

Ladle

A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce.

Dutch Oven

A large, heavy cooking pot with a lid.

Liquid Measuring Cup

A measuring cup or measuring jug is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (2 fl oz) upwards.

Measuring Spoons

A measuring spoon is a spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient, either liquid or dry, when cooking. Measuring spoons may be made of plastic, metal, and other materials. They are available in many sizes, including the teaspoon and tablespoon.

Pastry Brush

A pastry brush, also known as a basting brush, is a cooking utensil used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food. Traditional pastry brushes are made with natural bristles or a plastic or nylon fiber similar to a paint brush, while modern kitchen brushes may have silicone bristles.

Vegetable Peeler

A peeler (potato peeler or vegetable peeler) is a kitchen tool consisting of a slotted metal blade attached to a handle that is used to remove the outer skin or peel of certain vegetables, often potatoes and carrots, and fruits such as apples, pears, etc. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables.

Dish Drainer

A rack that dishes are placed on so they can dry. Word by Word Definitions. dishplay. : a more or less concave vessel from which food is served.

Rice Cooker

A rice cooker or rice steamer is an automated kitchen appliance designed to boil or steam rice. It consists of a heat source, a cooking bowl, and a thermostat.

Pie Pan/Plate

A round 1-3 inch deep 9-11 inch diameter pan with sloped sides for baking pies; also called pie pan. Use a glass pie plate or a dull metal pie plate for making pies.

Springform Pan

A round cake pan with a removable bottom that is held in place by a sprung collar forming the sides.

Scraper/ Rubber Spatula

A rubber spatula is a tool that is commonly used in cooking. It is has a broad, flat and usually flexible rubber blade that is used for blending food or removing it from cooking vessels such as pans, bowls, or cans. Rubber spatulas are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

Turner/ Spatula

A tool resembling a knife with a broad flexible blade that is used mostly for spreading or mixing soft substances. 2 : a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a wide blade used for scraping batter from a bowl or for lifting and flipping food.

Wire Whisk

A whisk is a cooking utensil to blend ingredients smooth, or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping. Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end.

Food Processor

An electric kitchen appliance used for chopping, mixing, or pureeing foods.

Potholder/ Oven Mitt

An oven glove, or oven mitt, is an insulated glove or mitten usually worn in the kitchen to easily protect the wearer's hand from hot objects such as ovens, stoves, cookware, etc. Fabric gloves consist of heat insulation surrounded by cotton fabric, usually consisting of decorative patterns.