Food and Drink Preparation - Kitchenware

Here you will learn the names of different kitchenware in English such as "peeler", "colander", and "spatula".

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Food and Drink Preparation

a kitchen tool used to remove the core and seeds from apples, leaving the flesh intact for various culinary purposes

a kitchen tool designed to cut apples into slices or wedges for easy and convenient snacking or cooking

peeler [noun]

a special device or knife for removing the skin of vegetables or fruit

baster [noun]

a kitchen tool used to suction up juices or liquid from a container and then dispense them over food for basting

a handheld tool that produces an intense flame for tasks like soldering, welding, heating materials, and culinary techniques such as caramelizing and browning food

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

Ex: She bought a keychain with a built-in bottle opener .

a long, serrated knife designed specifically for slicing through bread and other baked goods without crushing or squishing them

a device used to slice cheese into thin, uniform pieces, typically consisting of a cutting wire or blade and a handle

a lightweight, gauzy fabric commonly used in cooking and food preparation to strain liquids, bundle herbs and spices, and wrap cheese

a kitchen tool specifically designed for removing pits from cherries, making it easier to enjoy the fruit without the pits

cleaver [noun]

a large, heavy knife with a wide and rectangular blade that is typically used for chopping and slicing through meat and bones

colander [noun]

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes, used for draining liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables

Ex: He grabbed the colander to strain the boiled potatoes .

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

Ex: He handed the corkscrew to his friend , who expertly twisted it into the cork and pulled it out with a satisfying pop .

a wooden or plastic board on which meat or vegetables are cut

a glass object showing three to five minutes by sand flow, used to measure the time it takes to boil eggs

a kitchen tool with a long, flat, and slightly curved surface used for flipping and turning delicate foods like fish

spatula [noun]

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

turner [noun]

a flat kitchen utensil with a long handle used to lift and flip foods, such as pancakes, burgers, and vegetables, while cooking

sifter [noun]

a kitchen utensil that is used for separating coarse and fine particles, such as flour, sugar, or cocoa powder, by passing them through a mesh screen or sieve

mill [noun]

a special grinding machine that crushes grain into flour

funnel [noun]

a cone-shaped kitchen tool used for pouring liquids or powders into a container with a small opening without spilling

a small handheld kitchen tool used for crushing garlic

grater [noun]

a kitchen tool having a surface with sharped holes used for cutting food into very small pieces

strainer [noun]

a kitchen tool with many holes used for separating solid materials from liquids

ladle [noun]

a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food

Ex: He grabbed a stainless steel ladle from the kitchen drawer .
reamer [noun]

a handheld tool with a conical ridged end used for manually extracting juice from citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges

squeezer [noun]

a handheld tool designed to extract juice from fruits and vegetables by applying pressure to the fruit while it is placed in the device

a container with numbers on it for measuring the quantity of something when cooking, used mainly in the US

a kitchen tool, usually a mallet or a spiked device, used to physically break down the muscle fibers and connective tissue of tough cuts of meat to make it more tender

peel [noun]

a flat, shovel-like implement used for transferring bread, pizza, or other baked items in and out of an oven

Ex: The wooden peel helped remove the loaf safely .

a kitchen tool used to grind whole peppercorns into a finer powder

a thick, insulated pad or cloth used in the kitchen to protect hands from hot cookware or to grip and handle hot pots, pans, and dishes safely

a cylindrical, usually wooden, kitchen tool with handles, used to flatten dough or pastry

scale [noun]

a device used to weigh people or objects

Ex: The doctor 's office had a digital scale to measure patients ' weight accurately during check-ups .
sieve [noun]

a tool with many small holes and a wire net used for separating solid materials from smaller ones or liquids

‌a spoon of a large size with holes, used for separating solid pieces of food from liquid

spider [noun]

a type of wire-mesh skimmer used to remove food items from hot liquids or oil, typically has a long handle and a shallow, wide wire basket similar to a spider's web

a kitchen tool designed to open metal cans by cutting through the top with a rotating blade and a serrated wheel

twine [noun]

a strong, thin cord, often used in cooking to tie up meat or vegetables before cooking, or for bundling herbs or other food items together for easy removal from soups or stews

whisk [noun]

a utensil with a coil of wires used for whipping, beating, or mixing food

Ex: She used a whisk to mix the pancake batter smoothly .
zester [noun]

a kitchen tool designed to remove the zest, or the colored outer layer of citrus fruit, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, in thin strips or shreds

a small mesh or perforated device used to strain tea leaves or other solids from liquid tea when pouring from a teapot or teacup

a protective textile glove used to handle hot cookware or bakeware in the oven

a flat board or platter used to serve and display a variety of cheeses, often accompanied by other foods such as crackers, fruits, nuts, or meats

a large, sturdy, and durable wooden or plastic board used for chopping, slicing, and preparing food

Ex: The chef prefers a large chopping block for chopping multiple ingredients at once .

a flat board used in the kitchen for cutting vegetables, fruits, meat, and other food items

a kitchen tool designed to hold washed dishes, cups, and utensils in an organized way while they air-dry

Ex: She placed the plates carefully in the dish rack .

a flat board made of wood, plastic, or other materials, primarily used for slicing bread or other baked goods

a raised and open grid-like structure used to place freshly baked or cooked food to cool

a kitchen tool used for slicing boiled eggs into even, thin slices

a handheld kitchen tool with two or more beaters or whisks used to beat, whisk, or mix ingredients by hand

a pair of scissors specifically designed for use in the kitchen, typically used for cutting food items such as herbs, meats, or packaging

utensil [noun]

an object that is used for cooking or eating

Ex: A sharp knife is one of the most essential utensils in the kitchen .
mandolin [noun]

a kitchen tool used for slicing fruits and vegetables with an adjustable blade

a kitchen utensil with standardized capacities used for measuring small amounts of ingredients

a type of kitchenware used for making and serving coffee, usually made of metal or ceramic, and featuring a spout for pouring and a handle for carrying

masher [noun]

a kitchen tool designed to mash cooked vegetables, fruits, or other foods into a soft and uniform texture

timer [noun]

a device used to measure the time that something takes, used when doing something such as cooking

ricer [noun]

a kitchen tool used for mashing and pureeing food into a fine and uniform texture, typically used for making mashed potatoes or baby food

a kitchen gadget used to turn vegetables or fruits into spiral shapes

a small, typically metal or plastic, kitchen tool used to cut dough or fondant into various decorative shapes

a kitchen tool used in the production of cheese to press and shape the curds into a solid block or wheel