Kitchen Equipment Relay
Game
Purpose of Game:
-to identify names of kitchen utensils and equipment
-to explain the uses of different kitchen utensils and equipment
-to find and put back utensils and equipment in their proper place in the kitchen
Instructions:
Each kitchen will compete against the others in a relay to find specific kitchen utensils and equipment, identifying their names and uses. Teacher or student volunteer reads the “You Use Me To:” section. Each kitchen must look for the item described. The first kitchen to hold up the item must correctly identify its name. If they give the incorrect name, the next kitchen is given a turn. The kitchen that first correctly identifies the item is given a point.
As each item is identified, elaborate on its uses. Then have students put that item away in the kitchen. Explain that “you put it where you use it!
The different kitchens compete for points.
ITEM YOU USE ME TO:
grater shred cabbage, grate cheese and fruit rinds
pie pan bake a pie in.
peeler remove vegetable and fruit skins thinly
pizza cutter cut pizza
kitchen shears snip parsley and other fresh herbs
garlic press mince garlic
straight-edged spatula level dry ingredients in a measuring cup, frost cakes
glass drink juice from
ice cream scoop serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, and mashed potatoes
ladle serve soups, stews, gravies, and sauces
rubber scraper (spatula) use with electric mixer; scrape bowls or jars clean
slotted spoon serve cooked vegetables, remove braised or stewed foods from cooking liquid
dishtowel dry dishes with
spatula (turner) remove cookies from cookie sheet; flip pancakes and fried eggs,turn hamburgers
serving platter serve meats or a main dish on
liquid measuring cup measure liquids
tongs serve spaghetti; toss salads, remove cooked pieces of food from cooking liquid
colander drain cooking liquid from pasta and cooked vegetables; wash fruits and vegetables prior to use
salad plate eat a salad or light lunch on
cooling rack cool cookies and cakes after removal from oven; allow microwaved foods to rest during standing time
rolling pin roll out pie, cookie, and bread dough
bread or loaf pan bake bread in
strainer remove lumps from gravies; wash berries; strain pulp or residue from cooked jellies; remove peppercorns, bay leaves, and other discard-able seasonings from broths and sauces prior to serving
dishcloth, washcloth, wash dishes with
recycling bin throw away recyclables, such as soda cans, tin cans, and plastic containers
cutting board cut fruits and vegetables on
pastry blender cut shortening into dry pastry ingredients
dry measuring cup measure dry ingredients
wire whisk blend sauces and gravies,
dinner plate eat dinner on
sifter add air to flour and other dry ingredients or mix dry ingredients. YOU SHOULD NOT WASH ME!
jelly roll pan bake cookies, brownies, or jelly roll on
bowl eat soup or cereal from
measuring spoons measure small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients
pastry brush brush on a glaze or melted fat
can opener open cans
potholder protect yourself from burns when handling hot items
pizza pan bake a pizza
zester zest orange or lemon peel, or to grate hard cheseses
muffin pan bake muffins
skillet or frying pan fry meats, sauté vegetables, or make one dish meals in
saucepan boil or steam vegetables or make sauces in. I come in different sizes, and am an all-purpose pan for your cooking needs
electric mixer mix a variety of things, or knead dough. I come in 2 basic types: hand-held, or heavy-duty multi-purpose.
Supply tray pick up food items from the demo counter and bring them back to your kitchen
Soup or stock pot make soup in, boil pastas
blender blending pureeing, mixing soups, sauces, beverages
ice cream maker make ice cream
cake pan bake a cake in. I may be round, square, or rectangular.
cookie sheet bake cookies on.
mixing bowls mix ingredients in for batters, dough etc. High edged bowl to prevent splatter.
serving bowl low edged bowl for food service
wooden spoon stir ingredients. I do not conduct heat.
egg beater beat eggs or other light mixtures
potato masher mash potatoes or beans
melon baller scoop out melons in a pretty round ball
biscuit cutter cut biscuits
dishpan wash dishes in
apron protect your clothes from spills
pie server serve slices of pie
electric skillet used to make pancakes, french toast