Abstract: Various kitchen tools and their use for food and meal preparation are described and illustrated for cooks. Included under the tool description category are: hands for kneading dough; knives; scissors and shears, other cutting tools; tools for pounding, pressing, and pureeing; meat grinders; grinders and mills; cutting boards; crackers and crushers; rolling pins; piercing tools; pastry brushes; measuring spoons; whisks and beaters; separators and homogenizers; food mixers and processors; and bowls, tins, pots and presses. A wide variety of other kitchen implements also are discussed. (wz).

The ultimate reference book for home cooks, seasoned chefs, and everyone in between, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen Tools guides readers through the history, practical uses, design features, and storage and maintenance requirements of each of the tools living in their kitchen cabinets. Whether you're a home cook pondering the difference between a cookie sheet and a baking pan (one of life's great questions), or a professional chef wondering whether you should sharpen your knives with a whetstone, a honing rod, or an electric sharpener, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen Tools has the answers you're looking for. Ranging from knives and spatulas, ladles and tongs, to Dutch ovens and crock pots, citrus reamers and zesters, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen Tools offers you a chance to reconsider all of the kitchen accessories you've accumulated over the years, as well as the opportunity to encounter some new tools for the first time. With additional sidebars discussing a wide variety of topics including the history of elaborate table settings, the best types of cocktail strainers (yes, there's more than one), the cleanliness of salt pigs, and the best ways to care for cast iron, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen Tools is the new, must-have reference bible for active cooks and armchair chefs alike.

Abstract: Various kitchen tools and their use for food and meal preparation are described and illustrated for cooks. Included under the tool description category are: hands for kneading dough; knives; scissors and shears, other cutting tools; tools for pounding, pressing, and pureeing; meat grinders; grinders and mills; cutting boards; crackers and crushers; rolling pins; piercing tools; pastry brushes; measuring spoons; whisks and beaters; separators and homogenizers; food mixers and processors; and bowls, tins, pots and presses. A wide variety of other kitchen implements also are discussed. (wz).

A guide to choosing and using the correct tools for every major cooking task. It covers over 400 tools, utensils and cookware items, from basic items everyone needs to more specialist equipment for keen gourmets.

Put your kitchen registry items to good use with this happily-ever-after cookbook for two that contains 130 recipes to celebrate a new marriage. Whether it’s experimenting in the kitchen or perfecting the classics, newlyweds can create cherished traditions around the table. Filled with recipes perfect for spending leisurely days cooking with your loved one, entertaining ideas for family and friends, and plenty of options for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners, this book is a sweet and practical resource for modern couples. Author Caroline Chambers shares stories from her first years of marriage and tips on weekly meal planning, pantry staples, and handy kitchen tools, everything needed to build a new kitchen together. This heartfelt collection of recipes and advice fosters everyday romance and inspires traditions, making this a joyfully welcome wedding or engagement present for the happy couple.

Learn the Secrets to Great Cooking without Going to Cooking School Reaching your full culinary potential takes more than just starting with high-quality ingredients and following a solid recipe. You also need to learn proper technique, master essential kitchen tools and know the secrets to great cooking that all chefs learn in culinary school. Chef Michelle Doll shines new light on familiar tools such as rolling pins, sheet pans, skillets, Dutch ovens, blenders, mixers, pressure cookers and more in this comprehensive, readable and entertaining guide. Her exceptional recipes demonstrate these techniques in action. Learn why a tapered French rolling pin is the best tool for rolling out dough, and then use it to make the flakiest pastry for Prime Time Fruit Galette. Follow Michelle as she delves into what she calls the stovetop–sauté pan matrix and make Better Than Take-Out Teriyaki Chicken that will have you taking your favorite Chinese restaurant off of speed dial. You’ll also learn some surprising techniques for using your kitchen tools in new ways, making tender Grape Shallot Focaccia in a cast-iron skillet, Peanut Butter Jelly Quick Bread in a blender and Slow and Easy French Onion Soup in a Dutch oven (you won’t be tied to the stovetop stirring caramelized onions every five minutes—genius!). With the perfect blend of fresh kitchen science and delicious examples of that science in action, this book is a must-read for kitchen geeks and everyday home cooks alike!

Order up! This book introduces readers to a chef’s career by focusing on the tools they use. Readers explore essential tools used in a restaurant’s kitchen, including peelers, knives, timers, and thermometers. The text demonstrates how each tool works and how it helps a chef make a meal. Accessible text and eye-catching photographs are sure to grab the reader’s attention, while fascinating facts deepen their understanding of tools and careers in a fun and dynamic way. The book concludes with a graphic organizer highlighting the tools mentioned and their functions, which will round out the reader’s learning experience.