Meaning of all kitchen tools and equipment?

Here are some common kitchen tools and equipment and their meanings:

Knives

- Chef's knife: All-purpose knife for chopping, slicing, and dicing.

- Serrated knife: For cutting bread and other soft items.

- Paring knife: Small, precise knife for peeling and slicing.

- Utility knife: Medium-sized knife for general tasks.

Cutting Boards

- Wooden cutting board: Traditional board for chopping and slicing.

- Plastic cutting board: Lightweight and dishwasher-safe, but may not be as durable as wooden boards.

- Glass cutting board: Non-porous and hygienic, but can be slippery and may break.

Measuring Tools

- Measuring cups: For measuring liquid and dry ingredients.

- Measuring spoons: For measuring small amounts of ingredients.

- Kitchen scale: For precise measurements in grams or ounces.

Mixing Bowls

- Mixing bowl: Large bowl for mixing ingredients.

- Salad bowl: Large bowl for serving salads and other dishes.

- Prep bowls: Small bowls for holding ingredients while cooking.

Spoons & Spatulas

- Mixing spoon: Large spoon for stirring and mixing.

- Slotted spoon: Spoon with holes for draining liquid.

- Rubber spatula: Flexible spatula for stirring and folding ingredients.

- Wooden spatula: Firm spatula for scraping and spreading.

Tongs

- Tongs: Used for grabbing and turning food.

Colanders & Strainers

- Colander: Large strainer for draining liquids from food.

- Fine-mesh strainer: Small strainer for straining liquids or sifting ingredients.

Whisks

- Whisk: Used for beating and mixing ingredients.

Rolling Pin

- Rolling pin: Used for rolling out dough.

Cheese Grater

- Cheese grater: Used for grating cheese and other foods.

Pepper Grinder & Salt Shaker

- Pepper grinder: Used for grinding peppercorns.

- Salt shaker: Used for dispensing salt.

Can Opener

- Can opener: Used for opening cans.

Vegetable Peeler

- Vegetable peeler: Used for peeling vegetables.

Scissors

- Kitchen shears: Used for cutting food and packaging.

Garlic Press

- Garlic press: Used for crushing garlic cloves.

Meat Tenderizer

- Meat tenderizer: Used to break down the fibers in meat, making it more tender.

Kitchen Timer

- Kitchen timer: Used to keep track of cooking times.