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