Equipment & Tools

Knives, pans, thermometers, blenders, specialty tools.

225 terms in this category
cooker

A cooker, also known as a stove or range, is a kitchen appliance used for cooking and heating food.

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cookie cutter

A shaped metal or plastic outline pressed into rolled dough to cut cookies, biscuits and pastry piec...

cookie press

A cookie press, also known as a cookie gun or cookie extruder, is a kitchen tool used to shape and e...

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cookie scoop

A scoop, often fitted with a spring-operated release, used to portion cookie dough.

cookie sheet

A cookie sheet, also known as a baking sheet or sheet pan, is a flat, rectangular metal pan used for...

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cooktop

A cooktop, also known as a hob or stovetop, is a cooking appliance that is installed into the counte...

cookware

Cookware refers to the various utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment used for food preparation a...

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cooling rack

A raised wire grid that lets air circulate under hot baked goods so they cool quickly without steami...

copper mug

A copper mug, also known as a Moscow mule mug, is a type of drinking vessel traditionally used to se...

copper pot still

Copper pot stills are a type of distillation equipment used in the production of various alcoholic b...

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cork

Cork is a natural material harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), which is na...

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crepe pan

A shallow, flat pan with very low sloped sides that lets a thin batter be spread, swirled and flippe...

cupcake liner

A paper, foil, or reusable cup placed in a muffin tin to hold batter and ease removal.

cutting board

A cutting board is a flat, food-safe work surface used for chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing in...

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deep fryer

A deep fryer is a specialized kitchen appliance used for the process of deep-frying, a cooking techn...

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deep-fry thermometer

A long-stemmed or clip-on thermometer reading to about 200 C or 400 F, used to hold frying oil at th...

deep pan

A deep pan is a type of cooking equipment used in various cuisines, particularly in the preparation...

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dehydrator

A dehydrator is a kitchen appliance used to remove moisture from a variety of foods, including fruit...

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dinner plate

A broad, relatively flat dish used to serve a meal.

dosa pan

A flat or very shallow round griddle, called a tawa or tava in India, used to cook dosa, chapati, pa...

dutch oven

A Dutch oven is a type of thick-walled cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid, traditionally made of c...

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earthenware pot

Earthenware pots, also known as clay pots or terracotta pots, are a type of cookware made from ungla...

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egg separator

A small slotted cup or dish that catches an egg yolk while the white drains through, so whites for m...

electric mixer

Electric mixers are kitchen appliances used to mix, blend, and whip a variety of ingredients for coo...

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espresso machine

An espresso machine is a specialized piece of equipment used to brew a concentrated, full-bodied cof...

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fine-mesh sieve

A bowl-shaped strainer of tightly woven wire mesh used to strain sauces and custards smooth, sift fl...

fish spatula

A thin, flexible, slotted metal turner with a long bevelled edge, built to slide under delicate fish...

foil

Foil, in the culinary context, refers to a thin, malleable sheet of metal, typically made of aluminu...

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fondue pot

A tabletop pot kept warm over a small burner so diners dip bread, meat or fruit into melted cheese,...

food processor

A food processor is a versatile kitchen appliance used for a variety of food preparation tasks.

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fork

A utensil with several prongs used to lift, hold, or separate food.

freezer

An appliance or compartment that keeps food frozen.

fryer

A fryer is a type of cooking equipment used to submerge food in hot oil or fat for the purpose of fr...

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frying pan

A frying pan, or skillet, is a broad, shallow pan with sloped or flared sides, used for searing, sau...

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garlic press

A hinged hand tool that forces a peeled garlic clove through a grid of small holes, producing a fine...

gas grill

A gas grill is a type of outdoor cooking appliance that uses propane or natural gas as its fuel sour...

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gas stove

A gas stove, also known as a gas cooktop or gas range, is a type of cooking appliance that uses natu...

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Gastronorm pan

Gastronorm pans follow a standardized system of food-service container sizes.

gelatin mold

A gelatin mold is a container for shaping gelatin as it sets, or the finished molded dish. It can be...

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glass

A drinking vessel used to serve beverages.

grater

A tool with sharpened holes or edges that cuts food into shreds or fine particles.

griddle

A griddle is a flat, metal cooking surface used for searing, browning, and cooking a variety of food...

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grill

A grill is a cooking device that uses direct, dry heat to cook food.

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grill pan

A heavy stovetop pan with raised ridges across the base that sear grill marks onto meat and vegetabl...

half sheet pan

A half-sheet pan is a rimmed baking pan typically about 18 by 13 inches in US kitchens.

hand mixer

A handheld electric mixer with two detachable beaters for whipping cream and egg whites, creaming bu...

hibachi

Hibachi is a small Japanese cooking device: a portable brazier, traditionally box-shaped or cylindri...

hotel pan

A hotel pan is a rectangular food-service pan used for cooking, holding and serving.

ice cream maker

An ice cream maker is a kitchen appliance used to simplify the process of making homemade ice cream.

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ice cream scoop

A sturdy utensil with a rounded bowl for serving ice cream and other frozen desserts.