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whisk | A mixing tool made of loops of wire attached to a handle used to incorporate ar into foods and to keep sauces from lumping. |
stockinette | A cloth cover for a rolling pin used to keep dough from sticking to the rolling pin. |
serrated blade | A sawtooth edge on a knife. |
tang | Prong that attaches a knife blade to the handle. |
French knife | A versitile kitchen knife that is most often used to cut, chop, and dice fruits and vegetables. |
colander | A perforated bowl used to drain fruits, vegetables, and pasta. |
porcelain enamel | Glasslike material fused at very high temperatures to a base metal, such as the outer surfaces of cookware and bakeware. |
nonstick finish | Coating with nonstick propertires used on some cookware and bakeware. |
saucepan | A one-handled cooking utensil. |
pot | A two handled cooking utensil. |
double boiler | Small pan that fits into a larger pan. Food is put into the smaller pan, and water is placed in the larger pan. The food cooks by steam heat. |
pressure saucepan | Saucepan that cooks foods more quickly than a conventional pan because as pressure is increased, temperature also increases. |
springform pan | A round pan with a removable bottoem that is held together by means of a spring or latch on the side of the pan. |
casserole | A baking dish with high sides. |