Culinary Glossary: Letter E | Cooking Dictionary

Welcome to the Culinary Glossary for the letter E! Here you will find detailed definitions and explanations of essential kitchen terms and tools that start with the letter E.

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Egg Beater

An egg beater is a hand-held kitchen tool used to beat eggs or mix ingredients.

Egg Cooker

An egg cooker is an appliance used to cook eggs in various styles, such as boiled, poached, or scrambled.

Egg Poacher

An egg poacher is a kitchen tool used to poach eggs, typically consisting of a pan and individual cups to hold the eggs.

Egg Separator

An egg separator is a tool used to separate the yolk from the egg white.

Egg Slicer

An egg slicer is a device used to slice hard-boiled eggs into even pieces.

Electric Can Opener

An electric can opener is a device that opens cans automatically by rotating and cutting the lid.

Electric Deep Fryer

An electric deep fryer is a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to heat oil for deep frying food.

Electric Griddle

An electric griddle is a flat cooking surface heated by electricity, used for cooking foods like pancakes, eggs, and bacon.

Electric Hand Mixer

An electric hand mixer is a handheld kitchen appliance used to mix, whip, or beat ingredients.

Electric Juicer

An electric juicer is a device used to extract juice from fruits and vegetables using electricity.

Electric Kettle

An electric kettle is a kitchen appliance used to boil water quickly using electricity.

Electric Knife

An electric knife is a kitchen tool with a motorized blade that cuts through food with ease.

Electric Meat Grinder

An electric meat grinder is an appliance used to grind meat into fine pieces using electricity.

Electric Pressure Cooker

An electric pressure cooker is an appliance that uses electricity to cook food quickly under high pressure.

Electric Skillet

An electric skillet is a frying pan with an electric heating element, used for frying, sautéing, and baking.

Electric Wok

An electric wok is a round-bottomed cooking vessel with an electric heating element, used for stir-frying.

Espresso Grinder

An espresso grinder is a device used to grind coffee beans to a fine consistency for making espresso.

Espresso Machine

An espresso machine is a device used to brew espresso by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee.

Enamel Cast Iron Cookware

Enamel cast iron cookware is made from cast iron coated with enamel, known for its durability and non-stick properties.