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| Measuring spoons | usually made of metal or plastic basic set contains 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon ½ teaspoon and ¼ teaspoon |
| Dry measuring cups(nested measuring cups) | usually made of metal or plastic; basic set contains 1 cup ½ cup 1/3 cup and ¼ cup |
| Liquid measuring cups | usually made of clear glass or plastic; contain measurements for portions of a cup and fluid ounces |
| Sifter | metal or plastic canister with a wire-screened bottom; available in various sizes with a blade or wheel inside |
| Scale | may be spring or balance scale |
| Thermometers (deep-fry; instant-read; meat) | may have a dial or digital display |
| Bread knife | Serrated or saw-tooth blade |
| Paring knife | Smallest kitchen knife |
| Slicing knife | Long |
| Straightening steel | Long steel rod |
| Food chopper | small hand-held to multi-bladed in size |
| Grater/shredder | two- or four-sided metal cutting tool with openings of different sizes |
| Kitchen shears | scissors |
| Pastry blender | several pieces of curved metal attached to a handle |
| Vegetable peeler/parer | a swivel blade |
| Cutting board | made from a variety of materials (plastic resists bacteria better than soft woods) |
| Can-opener | Hand and electric varieties |
| Colander | perforated bowl made of metal or plastic available in a variety of sizes |
| Strainer | bowl made of wire mesh available in a variety of sizes |
| Rolling pin | heavy roller made of wood |
| Slotted spoon | usually made from metal |
| Blender | removable container with a wide opening |
| Food processor | more powerful and versatile than a blender; assorted disks/blades for special jobs |
| Refrigerator / Freezer | major kitchen appliance; comes in variety of sizes and colors with a wide range of options; such as ice maker; in-door dispensers; etc. |
| Fork | A two or three tined utensil made of metal with a handle. |
| Mixing bowls(nested mixing bowls) | usually made from plastic |
| Pastry blender | several pieces of curved metal attached to a handle |
| Rubber spatula | made of plastic and rubber with a scraper at one end and handle at the other end |
| Sifter | metal or plastic canister with a wire-screened bottom |
| Wire whisk | usually made of balloon-shaped wire loops that are held together by a handle |
| Wooden spoon | available in many sizes and may be slotted or solid; will not scratch pan surfaces |
| Hand mixer | a hand-held electric appliance; lighter and less expensive as a stand mixer |
| Stand mixer | electric mixer that leaves hands free; suited for heavy-duty work; often has attachments |
| Baking sheet | metal rectangular pan |
| Cookie sheet | flat |
| Cake pan | usually made of aluminum in a range of sizes |
| Loaf pan | a deep; narrow; oblong pan that may be made of glass; glass-ceramic; or aluminum |
| Muffin pan | rectangular baking pan that comes in a variety of sizes; such as with six to twelve round depressions; usually made of metal |
| Pie pan | shallow |
| Pizza pan | Large - round baking pan with a narrow rim around the edge; may be perforated for crispier crust |
| Roasting pan | Heavy oval or rectangular pan; usually made of metal with a lid |
| Square / rectangular pan | Usually made of aluminum; variety of sizes |
| Casserole | Dishes with high sides that may be made of glass; glass-ceramic; or earthenware; available in a variety of sizes; with or without lids; may go from freezer-to-oven |
| Double boiler | A small pan that fits into a larger pan with a lid; usually made of glass or metal |
| Dutch oven | A heavy pot with close-fitting lid; may have rack to keep foods from sticking to bottom |
| Pot | Usually made from metal; larger and heavier than saucepans; small handles on each side with a lid; vary in size from 3 – 20 quarts |
| Saucepan | Usually made of metal or heatproof glass; one long handle and a lid; range in size from ½ - 4 quarts |
| Sauté pan/skillet | Skillets (fry pans) have wide bottoms and low sides; vary in size and often have lids. Sauté pans are uncovered skillets with narrow bottoms and sloping sides |
| Steamer | Perforated metal or bamboo insert that fits into a saucepan or pot that holds food above boiling water |
| Wok | Bowl-shaped pan often used in Chinese cooking; may be used on range or electric |
| Cooling rack | Wire rack with legs; usually square or rectangular in a variety of sizes |
| Ladle | Round cup attached to a long handle; usually in a variety of sizes and made from glass; metal; or plastic |
| Pastry brush | Usually in a variety of sizes and materials |
| Oven mitt/potholder | Thick cloth pads in various sizes and shapes |
| Tongs | Usually made of metal or plastic; variety of sizes |
| Turner | Made of metal or plastic; may be slotted or solid |
| Electric skillet/griddle | Fry pan whose temperature is controlled by a thermostat; high dome cover with vent; clearly visible heat indicator light. Griddles are similar to skillets; but have no sides or lids. |
| Slow cooker | (Crock pot) A heating base; cooking vessel that may be removable; and a lid; usually have at least two settings |
| Toaster | Comes in two- and four-slice models; may have extra wide openings for bagels and thick-sliced bread |
| Toaster oven | Available in variety of sizes; uses less energy and creates less heat than full-size oven |
| Microwave oven | Available in a variety of sizes; may be built into a range hood or may be a counter top- model |
| Range/oven | A major kitchen appliance available in free-standing; drop-in; or built-in models; number and types of cooking surfaces vary; oven types vary; may be electric or gas |
| Dishwasher | A major kitchen appliance available in portable or built-in models; various options available. |
