Equipment Category

Equipment
aluminum foil, tin foil
aluminum foil
This is an excellent all-purpose wrapper, able to withstand both heat and cold. It's the best choice if you're wrapping foods for freezer storage, since it works better than plastic wrap at preventing moisture loss.
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angel food cake pan
angel food cake pan
These usually have removable bottoms.
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barbecue tools
barbecue tools
These usually include a spatula, tongs and a fork.
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butter muslin
butter muslin
This resembles a tightly woven cheesecloth and is used for straining fine particles from a liquid.
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charcoal barbecue
charcoal barbecue
These require a 40 minute lead time to allow the charcoal to heat up.
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cheesecloth
cheesecloth
Includes fine cheesecloth
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chinois
chinois
This fits on top of a deep container and mashes food that is pressed through it.
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chopsticks
chopsticks
These are substitutes for tongs.
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cocktail shaker
cocktail shaker
This is for mixing cocktails.
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cocktail strainer, bar strainer
cocktail strainer
These are used to shake and strain cocktails.
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colander
colander
Cooks use these to wash foods or to drain noodles or vegetables after boiling. Large metal ones are best.
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copper bowl
copper bowl
eggs beaten in aluminum bowls can turn gray.
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