Sometimes when we're following a recipe, we can get bogged down on the meaning of common cooking terms. That's why we have decided to define a few common cooking terms to help you get through your next recipe with ease.
Cooking TermsCooking utensil: a cooking utensil is a generic term that can cover any sort of kitchen tool made of material that does not melt easily and is used for cooking.
Cookware/bakeware: Cookware/bakeware would include any sort of cooking tool, cooking gear, baking tool or baking gear that is used for cooking and baking.
Calorie calculator: a calorie calculator is usually a calculator tool that you can find online that can calculate the number of calories and nutritional information from any given food item.
Professional kitchen appliance: A professional kitchen appliance would be considered high quality and built to the standards that can meet the demands of the wear and tear of a professional kitchen.
Chef kitchen knife: A chef kitchen knife is an all-purpose knife used for chopping, slicing and mincing. The chef kitchen knife or French knife has a rigid, 8- to 14-inches-long blade and a wide heel that tapers to a point at the tip. A chef's knife is perhaps the most common professional kitchen knife used.
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