2. FN41.2.04.Kitchen Equipment, Uses, and Care Notes PDF

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Kitchen Equipment, Uses, and Care Notes Directions: Students will fill in the blanks with the correct answer in the statements below.

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VOLUME: 1. Measuring spoons Usually made of metal or plastic ; basic sets contain 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, and ¼ teaspoon. Used to measure small amounts of ingredients, usually less than ¼ cup. Hand or machine wash.

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Dry measuring cups (nested measuring cups) Usually made of metal or plastic; basic sets contain 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup. Used to measure dry and solid ingredients. Hand or machine wash.

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Liquid measuring 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.

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

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Rubber spatula Used to remove solid ingredients from measuring cups. Hand or  machine wash.

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Straight-edge spatula Used to level machine wash.

dry or solid ingredients. Hand or

WEIGHT: 1. Scale May be spring or balance scales and have dial or digital displays. Used to weigh large amounts of dry or ingredients. Wipe with a damp cloth.

TEMPERATURE: Thermometers 1. Deep-fry thermometer A thermometer that measures the temperature of in which foods such as French fries and doughnuts are immersed for frying. Will clip to the side of the pot. Hand wash.

2. Instant-read/bimetallic A probe thermometer with a dial or digital display is thermometer inserted into food at the ______ of cooking time Gives an accurate temperature reading within a matter of seconds. daily and/or after dropping. Hand wash.

3. 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 temperature of a large piece of meat, poultry, etc. as it cooks. Hand wash.

Cutting/Preparation 1. Bread knife __________ Serrated or saw-tooth blade. Used for slicing breads and other soft foods. Hand wash.

2. Chef’s/French knife Large, triangular blade. Used for slicing breads and other soft foods. Hand wash.

3. Paring knife

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

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4. Slicing knife Long,thin blade. Used to cut or slice meat.Hand wash.

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large cuts

5. Straightening steel Long steel rod. Used to straighten knife edges between sharpening. Hand wash.

6. 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.

6. Grater/shredder  2 sided metal cutting tool with openings of or 4 different sizes. Used to grate/shred foods, such as cheese and cabbage. Hand or machine wash.

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

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

9. Vegetable peeler/parer A swivel blade. Used to pare/peel fruits and vegetables; make decorative carrot, chocolate, or cheese curls for . Hand or machine wash.

10. Cutting board

Made from a variety of materials ( plastic resists bacteria better than soft woods). Used to protect counter and table tops when cutting and chopping. __wooden ones should be Hand wash. Plastic – Hand or machine wash.

11. Can opener Hand and electric varieties. Used to cut lids off metal cans. Small hand opener – Hand or machine wash. Electric – Wipe with damp cloth; remove blade and clean with soap and water.

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

13. Strainer Bowl made of wire mesh a variety of sizes. Used to remove solid foods. Hand or machine wash.

available in pieces from liquid

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

16.slotted spoon Usually made from metal, plastic, or wood in various sizes. Used to remove solid food from and draining away liquids . Hand or machine wash.

APPLIANCES: 1. Blender Removable

container with a wide opening, handle, pouring spout, And measurement markings on side. Used to chop, blend and liquify foods. Hand wash non-electric parts. Electric parts should be wiped with a damp cloth – See use and care booklet.

2. Food processor

More powerful and versatile than a blender ; assorted disks/blades for special jobs. Used to blend, chop, , grind, k  nead, and slice . Hand wash non-electric parts. Electric parts should be wiped with a damp cloth – See use and care booklet.

Mixing 1. Fork Used to beat eggs and other ingredients and to mix together ingredients. Hand or machine wash.

2. Mixing bowl (nested mixing bowls) Usually made from plastic , glass, or metal for storage purposes. in a variety of sizes. Some have lids Used when preparing and combining ingredients for recipes. Hand or machine wash.

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

4. Rubber spatula Used to remove solid ingredients or lightly mix one ingredient into another and to scrape bowls, pans, and other containers. Hand or machine wash.

5. sifter Metal or plastic canister with a wire-screened bottom, available in various sizes with a blade or wheel. Used to force dry ingredients through the wire-screened bottom, removing lumps, incorporating air, and dry ingredients. Tap over garbage can to remove dry ingredients; if necessary, wipe with a damp cloth, but to prevent rusting. dry

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

7. Wooden spoons Spoons made of wood that are available in many sizes and pan surfaces, and shapes, that will not scratch their handles remain M . May be solid or . Used to stir and mix ingredients. Hand wash.

APPLIANCES: 1. _____________________ A small, hand-held electric appliance that is lighter and less than a stand mixer, but less . Has several speeds to blend, beat, and whip ingredients. Hand or machine wash removable beaters; wipe mixer body with damp cloth.

2. Stand mixer An electric mixer that leaves your free and is suited for mixing. Has several and often has attachments, such as juicers and choppers. Used to blend,

beat, whip, and dough. Hand or machine wash removable attachments; wipe mixer body with damp cloth.

Cooking/Cleaning BAKEWARE: 1. ___________________ A rectangular pan similar to a cookie sheet, but with sides about _______________deep. Used for baking sheet cakes, pizza, chicken pieces, and fish. Hand or machine wash.

2. Cookie sheet A , rectangular pan with two or three sides, usually made of . Used for baking cookies, biscuits, and pizza, and for toasting bread. Hand or machine wash.

3. Cake pan Usually made of aluminum and come in a range of sizes, beginning diameter. Used for baking with a cakes and other baked goods. Hand or machine wash.

4. ______________________ A , narrow, pan that may be made of glass, glass-ceramic, or metal. Used for baking loaves of , pound cake, and meat loaf. Hand or machine wash.

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

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

7. Pizza pan A large, round baking pan with a narrow ___ around the edge. It may or may not be perforated for a _________ crust. Used to bake pizza. Hand or machine wash.

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

9. Square/rectangular pan Usually made of aluminum and come in a range of sizes. Used for ______ a variety of cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Hand or machine wash.

10. Casserole Dishes with high sides that may be made of glass, glass-ceramic, or _____; available in a variety of sizes, with or without lids; may go from _____. Used to bake and serve main dishes and . Hand or machine wash.

COOKWARE: 1. ________________________ A small pan that fits into a larger pan with a lid; usually made of glass or metal. Used to cook and melt foods that easily, such as sauces, _____________________, custard, butter, etc. Hand or machine wash.

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

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

4. Saucepan Usually made of metal or heatproof glass; long handle and a lid; range in size from ½ - 4 quarts. Used to cook foods in on a range. Hand or machine wash.

5. Sauté pan/skillet Skillets ( ) have wide bottoms and low sides; vary in size and often have lids. Sauté pans are skillets with narrow bottoms and sides. Used for browning and frying foods. Hand or machine wash. ** must be hand washed and dried completely to prevent rusting; may need to rub with to preserve “seasoning.”

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

7. Wok Bowl-shaped pan often used in cooking; may be used on range or may be electric. Used to fry foods in a amount of fat. Hand or machine wash – if electric, follow operating manual’s instructions for care.

8. Cooling rack rack with legs; usually square or rectangular in a variety of sizes. Used to hold baked goods and pans off of counter/table tops, ___scorching; allows to circulate around foods so it quickly. Hand or machine wash.

9. ___________________________ Round cup attached to a long handle; usually in a variety of sizes and made from glass, metal, or plastic. Used to lift and sauces, soups, stews, _  _______________, salad dressings, and punches. Hand or machine wash.

10. Pastry brush Usually in a variety of sizes and materials. Used to brush __ a  nd other foods with butter or __; removes from cakes before _______________. Hand or machine wash.

11. Oven mitt/potholder Thick cloth pads in various sizes and shapes. Used to protect while handling hot and cookware. Care depends on material.

12. Tongs Usually made of metal or plastic, variety of sizes. Used to meats and fried foods; gripping and lifting foods. Hand or machine wash.

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

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APPLIANCES: 1. Electric skillet/griddle Fry pan whose is controlled by a thermostat; high dome cover with vent; clearly visible heat indicator light. Used to fry, bake, __, panbroil, stew, or simmer foods. are similar to skillets, but have no sides or lid. Griddles are used to foods, such as eggs or pancakes. Immersible – Hand or machine wash, as instructed by operating manual. Thermostat to be wiped clean. Nonimmersible – Wash by hand, following operating manual’s instructions.

2. Slow Cooker (____________ _________) A heating base, cooking vessel that may be removable, and a lid; usually has at least ________ settings. Used to cook slowly for several hours; convenient for _____________ meals. Exterior – Wipe with damp cloth. Interior removable, cooking vessel may be hand or machine washed.

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3. Toaster Comes in two- and four-slice models; may have extra wide openings for and thick-sliced bread. Used to brown/toast breads and pastries on sides at one time. Wipe exterior with damp cloth; clean crumbs from bottom regularly.

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

5. 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 ; defrosts foods; foods. Exterior - Wipe with a damp cloth. Interior – Wipe with mild detergent or baking soda solution.

6. Range/oven

A major kitchen appliance; available in free-standing, , or built-in models. Number and types of cooking surfaces will vary; oven types vary; may be electric or . Used for frying in fat or cooking in liquid, on top of the range; baking, broiling, or roasting in the . Wipe with damp cloth any spills as they occur when appliance cools; follow operating manual’s instructions for specific use and care. specific use and care.

7. Dishwasher A major kitchen appliance available in or built-in models; various options are available. Used to clean and ________________ kitchen equipment and tableware. Follow operating manual’s instructions for loading details and recommended detergent and drying agents; use ONLY _________________ detergent; scrape dishes before loading; and ensure that all items are dishwasher safe.

8. Refrigerator/Freezer A kitchen appliance; comes in a variety of sizes and colors with a wide range of options, such as ice maker, in-door dispensers, etc. Used to refrigerate/freeze perishable foods. Keep refrigerator temperature at _______; clean interior with baking soda solution once a ; wipe spills as they occur; use appliance cleaner or damp cloth on exterior; maintain freezer at _______; check door gaskets monthly; vacuum under and behind appliance at least a year; change water filters as recommended....