8Th Grade Life Skills

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Measuring Utensils

Dry Measuring Cups

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used to measure dry ingredients such as flour and sugar. come in sets of 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

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Measuring Utensils

Liquid Measuring Cups

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have a spout for pouring and measurements marked on the side in cups, ounces, and milliliters. Common sizes are 4 cups, 2 cups, and 1 cup.

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Measuring Utensils

Measuring Spoons

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used for measuring smaller amounts of liquid and dry ingredients. The most common sizes are 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 table spoon.

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Mixing Utensils

Mixing Bowls

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hold the ingredients that you mix and come in different sizes.

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Mixing Utensils

Pastry Blenders

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cut shortening into flour for piecrusts and biscuits.

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Mixing Utensils

Wire Whisks

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used for beating and blending. whisks are especially efficient to stir sauces and beat egg white mixtures.

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Mixing Utensils

Mixing Spoons

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have long handles and are used to combine ingredients. made of metal, plastic, or wood.

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Mixing Utensils

Plastic or Rubber Scrapers

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used to scrape bowls and mix ingredients together. they have a wide, flexible blade.

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Mixing Utensils

Sifters

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sift and mix dry ingredients together as they pass through a mesh screen. come in various sizes.

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Mixing Utensils

Rotary Beaters

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also known as hand beaters. You use it to beat eggs and mix thin batters, such as pancake batter.

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Cutting and Chopping Utensils

Paring Knives

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good for peeling fruits and vegetables.

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Cutting and Chopping Utensils

Utility Knives

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all purpose knives used for cutting and slicing foods.

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Cutting and Chopping Utensils

Chef's Knives

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used for cutting, mincing, and dicing.

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Cutting and Chopping Utensils

Bread Knives

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used for slicing bread or baked goods.

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Other Utensils

Cutting Boards

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serve as a base for your cutting work, keeping knife blades sharp, and counters in good shape.

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Other Utensils

Graters

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used to shred and grate vegetables and cheeses.

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Other Utensils

Kitchen Shears

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are sturdy scissors used for cutting vegetables, pastry, poultry, and meat.

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Other Utensils

Peelers

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used to peel vegetables and fruits. the blade swivels.

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Other Utensils

Colanders

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bowls with holes for draining foods, such as cooked pasta.

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Other Utensils

Strainers

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wire mesh baskets with handles, used to strain liquids from solid foods, such as water from steamed vegetables.

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Other Utensils

Slotted Spoons

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helpful for lifting solid food from liquid, like pasta from water.

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Other Utensils

Spatulas

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dull, narrow metal blades. useful in leveling dry ingredients, such as flour, in measuring cups.

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Other Utensils

Turners

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wide spatulas, used to lift and turn foods such as pancakes or burgers.

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Other Utensils

Tongs

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grasp or hold foods, such as a corncob.

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Other Utensils

Ladles

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helpful when serving soups or stews.

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Other Utensils

Cooling Racks

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made of wire and allow air to circulate around hot baked products.

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Cookware

Saucepans and Stockpots

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deeper than skillets. come in a variety of sizes usually measured in quarts or liters. some have covers. saucepans have one handle, while stockpots have two.

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Cookware

Cake Pans

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round, square, or rectangular. can be used for baking many foods in addition to cakes.

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Cookware

Loaf Pans

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come in different sizes and are used for breads and meat loaf.

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Cookware

Casseroles

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baking dishes, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. deep enough to hold a main-dish mizture and often have covers.

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Cookware

Skillets

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shallow and have long handles. come in assorted sizes and sometimes have covers.

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Cookware

Baking Sheets (Cookie Sheets)

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rectangular, low-sided pans. they're most often used for baking cookies.

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Rolling Pin (Roller)

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for flattening dough, such as pizza or pie crust.

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Prep Cups

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for pre-measuring small amounts of dry or liquid ingredients while following a recipe.

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Paper Bake Cups

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for lining muffins/cupcakes pan to prevent sticking.

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Small Appliances

Hand-Held Mixer

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can be used for whipping cream and mixing cake batter. light weight, easy to manage, and convenient to store. safety rule: insert beaters before plugging in and when you are finished, unplug first, then eject beaters. clean the body of the mixer and cord with a damp towel.

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Apple Corer

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for slicing apples into eight even pieces while removing the core.

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Pasta Fork

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for lifting and serving pasta.

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Eating Utensils (Knife, Fork, Spoon)

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do not use in place of regular cutting, measuring, and mixing tools.

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Two Tined Fork (Carving Fork)

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for holding a food item in place while slicing/cutting.

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Aluminum Foil - Regular

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used for covering things while cooking, baking, placing in the refrigerator.

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Non-Stick Release Foil

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used for baking, to prevent baked goods from sticking. not used for general covering of food.

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Cookware

Pie Pans

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round with sloping sides and come in different sizes.

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Cookware

Muffin Pans

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have six to twelve individual cups to hold muffins and cupcakes.

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Cookware

Custard Cups

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made from heatproof glass. might use them to bake custard or microwave eggs.

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Small Appliances

Toaster

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holds slices of bread for toasting. some can adjust for thicker breads.

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Small Appliances

Blender

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has push-button speed controls for a variety of mixing and chopping tasks, such as blending fruit drinks.

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Small Appliances

Food Processor

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different blades and disks can be used to perform a number of cutting and mixing tasks.

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Small Appliances

Electric Skillet

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have a thermostatic control on the handle to regulate cooking temperatures. use it to fry, roast, simmer, or bake.