Equipment & Tools

Knives, pans, thermometers, blenders, specialty tools.

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ice cube tray

A divided mold used to freeze water or other liquids into small portions.

idli steamer

A stack of perforated plates with shallow round moulds, set in a covered pot over boiling water to s...

immersion blender

A handheld stick blender with a blade at the end of a shaft, used to purée soups and sauces directly...

instant-read thermometer

A quick-reading probe thermometer pushed into meat, bread or custard to check internal temperature a...

iron cookware

Iron cookware refers to pots, pans, and other cooking vessels made from cast iron or wrought iron.

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jigger

A small measuring vessel used to portion spirits and other cocktail ingredients.

juicer

A juicer is a kitchen appliance used to extract the liquid, or juice, from various fruits, vegetable...

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kettle

A kettle is a type of cooking vessel, typically made of metal, used for boiling water or other liqui...

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kitchen scale

A digital or balance scale that weighs ingredients in grams and ounces, giving more accurate and rep...

kitchen shears

Strong scissors designed for food preparation tasks such as snipping herbs and trimming ingredients.

kitchen timer

A device that signals when a selected interval has elapsed.

kitchen torch

A kitchen torch, also known as a culinary torch or crème brûlée torch, is a small handheld tool used...

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kitchen towel

A reusable cloth used for drying dishes, covering dough, or handling kitchen tasks.

knife

A knife is a tool with a sharp, typically metal blade attached to a handle, primarily used for cutti...

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ladle

A long-handled utensil with a deep bowl used to scoop and serve soups, sauces, and other liquids.

loaf pan

A deep rectangular baking tin that gives sandwich bread, banana bread, pound cake, meatloaf and terr...

mandoline

A mandoline is a handheld kitchen tool used for slicing and shredding fruits, vegetables, and other...

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mason jar

A glass jar with a threaded neck and two-piece lid, made for home canning and used as well for pickl...

measuring cup

A vessel marked or sized to measure ingredient volume.

measuring spoon

A spoon calibrated to a stated volume, such as a teaspoon or tablespoon.

meat grinder

A hand-cranked or electric machine that forces cubed meat through a rotating blade and perforated pl...

meat tenderizer

A meat tenderizer is a culinary tool used to break down the tough connective tissues and muscle fibe...

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melon baller

A small, sharp-edged scoop that cuts neat spheres from melon and other soft fruit for fruit salads a...

microplane

A long, flat rasp grater with razor-sharp etched teeth that zests citrus and grates hard cheese, gar...

microwave

An oven that heats food using microwave energy.

mixer

A mixer is a versatile kitchen appliance used for a wide range of food preparation tasks, from mixin...

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mixing bowl

A bowl used to combine, stir, whisk, or hold ingredients during preparation.

mixing glass

A sturdy vessel used to stir cocktail ingredients with ice before straining them into a serving glas...

molcajete

A molcajete is a traditional stone mortar and pestle used for grinding and mashing ingredients in Me...

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mortar and pestle

A mortar and pestle is a basic piece of kitchen equipment used for grinding, crushing, and mixing in...

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muddler

A bar tool used to press fruit, herbs, or sugar in a glass or shaker to release juice and aroma.

muffin cups

Muffin cups, also called baking cups or cupcake liners, are small paper, foil, or silicone cups that...

muffin tin

A muffin tin, also called a muffin pan or cupcake tin, is a baking pan with a row of cup-shaped well...

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nonstick

A surface coating applied to cookware, bakeware, and other culinary equipment to prevent food from s...

nonstick coating

A specialized surface treatment applied to cookware and bakeware to prevent food from sticking durin...

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nonstick pan

Cookware fitted with a specialized coating that prevents food from sticking to the surface during co...

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nonstick skillet

A shallow frying pan with a surface designed to reduce sticking.

nutcracker

A hinged or screw-driven tool that cracks the hard shell of walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans and almonds s...

oak wood

Milled wood from oak trees, used in cooking and beverage-making mainly as barrel staves, planks, chi...

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offset spatula

A long, narrow, flexible metal blade set below its handle at an angle, used to spread frosting and b...

oven bag

An oven bag, also known as a roasting bag or cooking bag, is a type of heat-resistant plastic bag us...

oven mitt

An insulated hand covering used to handle hot cookware and baking trays.

oven safe

Oven-safe refers to cookware, bakeware, and other culinary items that are designed to withstand the...

oven thermometer

A thermometer placed inside an oven to measure its actual air temperature.

ovenware

Ovenware refers to the various types of cookware and bakeware designed for use in the oven.

paella pan

A paella pan, also known as a paellera, is a shallow, wide, and round cooking vessel traditionally u...

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pan

A pan is a broad, shallow cooking vessel with sloping sides, typically made of metal such as cast ir...

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panini press

A panini press, also known as a panini maker or sandwich grill, is a specialized kitchen appliance u...

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paper towel

An absorbent disposable paper sheet used to blot moisture or oil and clean up spills.

parchment

Parchment is historically a type of paper-like material made from animal skin, typically sheep or go...

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