Tools of the Trade

How can you cook if you can't tell the difference between a saute pan and a baking pan? Don't fret! From mixing bowls to spatulas, Carrie reveals and demonstrates the basic tools for cooking.

whisk
spatula
sauce pan
wooden spoon
cheese grater
pizza cutter
sauté pan
bakeware

REMEMBER THAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS COOK UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. SOMETIMES WE USE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE HARMFUL, LIKE A KNIFE, SO DON’T EVER ATTEMPT TO DO THESE RECIPES ALONE.

1. The Whisk - is used when you want to put air into a ingredient to make it fluffy. Make a ferris wheel motion when using a whisk.
2. Spatulas - use a spatula when you want to flip, remove, cut or stir food in a bowl, a saucepan, a baking sheet or a plate.
3. Pizza Cutter - use a pizza cutter when you want to cut pizza into individual slices.
4. Peeler - use a peeler when you want to peel off the skin from fruits and vegetables.
5. Cheese Grater - use a grater when you want to shred cheese into small bits, long strips or small cubes.
6. Microplane Zester - is like a kitchen knife with an ergonomic handle and a grater instead of a regular blade on the end. They are used to extract the flavors from foods, like cheeses, onions, citrus fruits, ginger and more.
7. Baking pan - is what you put the food in when you want to cook it in the oven. They come in different sizes and shapes.
8. Baking sheet - are used when you want to bake flat foods, like cookies or cakes.
9. Pots and Pans - are used to cook food on the stove top. They come in different shapes and sizes.
10. Wooden spoon - is used to stir hot and cold foods and is recommended over a metal spoon because some foods will react badly to metal spoons.