Kitchen
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Kitchen - A1 Exercise
This exercise focuses on Kitchen vocabulary
1. Kitchen Appliances
These are the big machines in the kitchen that help us cook and prepare food.
Appliance |
What It Does |
Stove |
A flat surface with burners to cook food. |
Oven |
A big box where we bake cookies or pizza. |
Microwave |
A small box that heats food quickly. |
Fridge |
Keeps food cold, like milk and fruits. |
Freezer |
Keeps food super cold, like ice cream. |
Toaster |
Makes bread warm and crispy. |
Blender |
Mixes fruits to make smoothies. |
Kettle |
Boils water for tea or hot chocolate. |
2. Cookware
These are the pots and pans we use to cook food on the stove or in the oven.
Cookware |
What It Does |
Pot |
A deep pan used to boil water or cook soup. |
Pan |
A flat pan for cooking things like eggs. |
Baking Sheet |
A flat tray for baking cookies in the oven. |
Casserole Dish |
A deep dish for baking pasta or casseroles. |
3. Utensils
These are the smaller tools we use for cooking and eating.
Utensil |
What It Does |
Spoon |
Used to stir or eat food. |
Fork |
Has prongs for picking up food. |
Knife |
Cuts food into pieces (kids should ask for help with this!). |
Spatula |
A flat tool to flip pancakes or stir food. |
Whisk |
Mixes ingredients together, like eggs. |
Tongs |
Grabs hot food without touching it. |
Peeler |
Removes the skin from fruits and vegetables. |
4. Food Preparation Items
These items help us get food ready to cook.
Item |
What It Does |
Cutting Board |
A safe place to cut food. |
Mixing Bowl |
A big bowl for mixing ingredients. |
Measuring Cups |
Cups that measure the right amount of food. |
Colander |
Drains water from pasta or rinses veggies. |
Rolling Pin |
Rolls out dough to make it flat, like for cookies. |
Sieve |
Sifts flour or strains liquids. |
5. Storage and Cleaning Items
These items help us keep the kitchen clean and our food organized.
Item |
What It Does |
Cabinets |
Shelves to store dishes and food. |
Dish Rack |
A rack to dry dishes after washing. |
Sponge |
Soft tool to wash dishes. |
Trash Can |
A bin for throwing away waste. |
Dish Soap |
Soap for washing dishes. |
Towel |
Used for drying hands or dishes. |
6. Common Ingredients
These are foods we often keep in the kitchen to cook with.
Ingredient |
What It Is |
Salt |
A white powder that makes food taste better. |
Sugar |
A sweet powder often used in baking. |
Flour |
A white powder used to make dough or bread. |
Oil |
A liquid used to cook food, like for frying. |
Rice |
Small white grains used in many meals. |
Pasta |
Noodles that come in different shapes. |
Butter |
A soft yellow spread used in cooking. |
Example Sentences Using Kitchen Vocabulary for Kids
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"Please put the bread in the toaster to make toast."
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"We use the spatula to flip pancakes."
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"Let’s mix the ingredients in a mixing bowl to make cookies."
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"The pot is boiling water for the pasta."
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"Put the plates on the dish rack to dry."
Kitchen Vocabulary Quick Guide
Category |
Examples |
Appliances |
Stove, Oven, Fridge, Blender |
Cookware |
Pot, Pan, Baking Sheet |
Utensils |
Spoon, Fork, Knife, Spatula |
Food Prep Items |
Cutting Board, Mixing Bowl, Colander |
Storage/Cleaning |
Cabinets, Dish Rack, Sponge |
Ingredients |
Salt, Sugar, Flour, Rice |
FAQ
What is a stove used for?
A stove has burners on top where we cook food in pots and pans, like soup or scrambled eggs.
Why do we need a cutting board?
A cutting board is a safe place to chop food so we don’t scratch the counter.
What does a blender do?
A blender mixes fruits or vegetables to make smoothies or purees.
How is a pot different from a pan?
A pot is deep and used for boiling or making soup, while a pan is flat and used for frying or cooking things like eggs.
What are measuring cups for?
Measuring cups help us get the right amount of ingredients for a recipe, like flour or sugar.