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Straight Edge Spatula

§Used to level or frost

Peeler

§Used to remove a thin layer of skin from a fruit/veggie

Bread Knife

§Used to cut bread/softer items (has a serrated edge)

Chef’s Knife

§Used to cut/chop large food items

Paring Knife

§Used to pare or cut up small items.

Ladle

§Used to scoop/serve liquids (such as soup or hot water)

Rolling Pin

§Used to roll or flatten dough

Tongs

§Used to lift food items

Plastic Serving Spoon

§Used to serve a variety of foods

Dry Measuring Cup

§Used to measure dry ingredients

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Measuring Spoons

§Used to measure dry or liquid ingredients in small amounts (less than ¼ c.)

Liquid Measuring Cup

§Used to measure liquid ingredients

Turner

§Used to flip or serve flat items

Rubber Scraper

§Used for folding, mixing, and scraping dough/batters out of bowls.

Wire Whisk

§Used to blend or incorporate air into ingredients

Wooden Spoon

§Used to stir ingredients (especially hot dishes!!)

Cutting Board

§Hard surface (preferably plastic) used for cutting up ingredients.

Colander/Strainer

§Used to separate liquids from solids

Grater

§Used to shred solid ingredients

Mixing Bowls

§Used to mix and hold ingredients for cooking

Sauce Pans

§Used to cook/warm liquid ingredients (most commonly)

Frying Pan

§ Used to sauté or fry foods.

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§To make a mixture smooth by stirring rapidly

§To cook a liquid until the bubbles rise and break the surface

§To cut food into small pieces (similar random pieces)

§To work sugar and fat together until the mixture is soft and fluffy

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§To cut flour and fat together with a pastry blender

§To cut into very small cubes.

§To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another

§To rub on a tool that shreds the food into smaller pieces

§To work or press dough with the palm of your hand

§To cut or chop as finely as possible

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§To remove the skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable

§To brown or cook foods in a small amount of fat using a low to medium heat.

§To heat to just below boiling. No bubbles break the surface.

§To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food.

§List & Amounts

§Step-by-step directions

§Essential information about temperature & equipment

§Number of servings (Yield)

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§Lists ingredients separate from directions.§1/2 cup butter§1/4 cup sugar§1 1/4 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs§Melt butter. Stir in sugar. Add cracker crumbs. Toss to mix well. Press evenly into a 9” pie plate. Chill 1 hour.§What’s missing?

§ 1- Read before beginning§2- Check to see if you have all ingredients§3- Pre-heat oven if needed§4- “Gather” all equipment needed§5- Complete prep of ingredients§6- Measure accurately§7- Mix carefully, following the directions§8- Bake or cook at temperature & time as directed