a broad flat, often
flexible blade, used for lifting,
spreading, or stirring food, etc.
Ice cream Scooper
create perfect scoops
for desserts and even
mashed potatoes,
salads and rice
Food Tong
used to pick up food
without using your
fingers or having to
pierce with a fork.
Food Brush
used for the
consistent spread of
a marinade or mix
to baste meat or fish
Grater
shreds cheese,
vegetables and fruits
by rubbing it against
a serrated surface
Kitchen Shear
scissors that are
used to cut food
items
Meat Mallet
to pound the meat
to tenderize it.
Peeler
used to remove the rind
or skin from a vegetable
or fruit
Can Opener
device for cutting
cans open
Ladle
used for dishing out
soups or liquids
Cook's Spoon
used to stir and mix
food in the pot
Whisk
to incorporate air into
the ingredient or just
to mix ingredients
together. There are
many types of whisks
with specific
purposes; some are
made of wire and
some are non-stick.
Masher
used to crush a food
into a smooth or
evenly textured
mixture , generally
used with boiled
potatoes, fruits and
other vegetables