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Measuring Cups
Used to measure liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients like flour and sugar, especially for volume. They come in sets with different sizes.
Paring Knife
A small knife with a sharp blade that is used for peeling fruits and vegetables, as well as other tasks that require precision.
Cutting Board
A durable board used for placing ingredients on to be chopped. It can be made from various materials such as wood, plastic, or bamboo.
Spatula
A broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread, or lift food. Different types include the rubber spatula, turner, and frosting spatula.
Potato Masher
A utensil used to crush soft food for such dishes as mashed potatoes, apple sauce, or refried beans.
Ladle
A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce.
Tongs
A type of tool used to grip and lift objects instead of holding them directly with hands. They are useful for turning meat or vegetables.
Mixing Bowl
A bowl used for mixing ingredients. They come in a variety of sizes and can be made from different materials like metal, glass, or ceramic.
Can Opener
A device used to cut open metal cans using two blades. Manual and electric versions exist.
Vegetable Peeler
A metal blade with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle, used to remove the outer skin or peel of certain vegetables and fruits.
Chef's Knife
A versatile kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing. It typically has a blade length of 8 inches.
Measuring Spoons
A set of spoons in various standard sizes used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients, typically for spices, and liquids.
Whisk
A cooking utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth, or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping.
Colander
A perforated bowl used to strain off liquid from food, especially after cooking, and rinsing food such as pasta or rice.
Pepper Mill
A tool that grinds peppercorns to produce freshly ground pepper. You can adjust the coarseness of the grind to your preference.
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