Cooking Utensils colander—A bowl-shaped dish with holes in it that is used for washing or draining food Dutch oven—A heavy pot with a tight-fitting domed lid that is often used for cooking soups or stews potato masher—A utensil with a flat surface for mashing potatoes or other foods sieve—A bowl-shaped device with very small holes or fine netting used for draining food or separating small particles from larger pieces of food skewer—A thin wooden or metal rod used to hold small pieces of food for broiling or grilling slotted spoon—A spoon with small openings in the bowl, used to remove solid food from a liquid whisk—A wire utensil used for beating food by hand
Cooking Terms baste—To pour, brush, or spoon liquid over food as it cooks in order to flavor and moisten it boil—To heat a liquid over high heat until bubbles form and rise rap idly to the surface broil—To cook food directly under a heat source so that the side facing the heat cooks rapidly brown—To cook food quickly in fat over high heat so that the surface turns an even brown garnish—To decorate a dish with small pieces of food, such as chopped parsley knead—To work dough or another thick mixture by pressing it with the palms, pushing it outward and then pressing it over on itself
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