Unit 1: Terminology

Question 1

Used to measure small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients

Answer 1

Measuring spoons

Question 2

used to measure liquid ingredients

Answer 2

Liquid measuring cups

Question 3

Used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, or sugar

Answer 3

Dry measuring cups

Question 4

Used for eating not measuring

Answer 4

Cutlery/utensils/ Silverware

Question 5

Incorporates air (makes things
fluffy)
• Used in whisking or beating

Answer 5

Whisk

Question 6

Used for cutting small items or coring foods such as strawberries or green
peppers

Answer 6

Paring knife

Question 7

Used for cutting bread and buns
The edges are jagged or SERATED

Answer 7

Bread Knife

Question 8

Used for cutting, chopping, dicing, mincing,
julienne and chiffonade cuts
• The largest knife which is used most often

Answer 8

Chefs Knife

Question 9

Used for peeling fruits and vegetables

Answer 9

Peeler

Question 10

Used for grating hard fruits,
vegetables and cheese

Answer 10

Grater

Question 11

Used for mixing, folding in and
stirring
• Also used to scrape dishes

Answer 11

Rubber Scraper

Question 12

Used for cutting in (cutting fat into crumbly pieces in dry ingredients)

Answer 12

Pastry Blender

Question 13

Used for serving foods that are liquid
or contain sauce

Answer 13

Ladle

Question 14

Used in mixing, stirring or
combining ingredients. • Do not use for cooking!

Answer 14

Wooden Spoon

Question 15

Used for stirring liquids or sauces
while cooking

Answer 15

Solid Spoon

Question 16

Used for straining solids from liquids
while cooking

Answer 16

Slotted spoon

Question 17

Used for straining and stirring
spaghetti or other long noodles from boiling water

Answer 17

Spahgetti Server

Question 18

Used to mash foods smooth

Answer 18

Masher

Question 19

Used for to beat, whip, or blend foods
• The dough hooks on the left are for thick dough

Answer 19

Electric Mixer

Question 20

Used for flipping or turning over food
like burgers or grilled cheese

Answer 20

Turner

Question 21

Used for cutting to protect the counter
and knives

Answer 21

Cutting Board

Question 22

Used for mixing, stirring, combining,
whipping, whisking, and beating ingredients together

Answer 22

Mixing Bowls

Question 23

Used for to cool baking from the oven

Answer 23

Cooling Rack

Question 24

Used for draining liquids from solids (straining) or sifting dry ingredients to remove lumps and
add air

Answer 24

Strainer

Question 25

Used for draining liquids from solids
(straining) or washing fruits and veggies in to keep from touching the sink

Answer 25

Collander

Question 26

Used for frying, or sautéing foods
• Do not use metal utensils!!! It will scratch!!!

Answer 26

Frying Pan

Question 27

Used for stir-frying
• Do not use metal utensils!!! It will scratch!!!

Answer 27

Wok

Question 28

Used for frying or searing meats
• Everything sticks to it!!!

Answer 28

Skillet Or Sauce Pan

Question 29

Used for simmering, boiling, stewing,
or steaming foods

Answer 29

Sauce Pots

Question 30

Used for simmering, boiling, stewing, or steaming foods

Answer 30

Sauce Pans

Question 31

Used for broiling at high heat in the
oven

Answer 31

Broiling Pan

Question 32

Used for baking
bread

Answer 32

Cookie Sheets and Baking Pans