Culinary Glossary: Letter F | Cooking Dictionary

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Fillet Knife

A fillet knife is a kitchen knife with a flexible blade used for filleting and preparing fish.

Flatware Set

A flatware set includes utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons used for eating and serving food.

Flour Sifter

A flour sifter is a kitchen tool used to aerate and remove lumps from flour before baking.

Food Chopper

A food chopper is a kitchen device used to chop vegetables, fruits, and other foods quickly and uniformly.

Food Dehydrator

A food dehydrator is an appliance used to remove moisture from food to preserve it.

Food Processor

A food processor is a kitchen appliance used to facilitate repetitive tasks in food preparation, such as chopping, slicing, and shredding.

Food Scale

A food scale is a device used to measure the weight of ingredients accurately.

Food Steamer

A food steamer is a kitchen appliance used to cook food by steaming it.

Food Storage Containers

Food storage containers are used to store food and keep it fresh. They come in various shapes, sizes, and materials.

French Press

A French press is a coffee-making device that uses a plunger to press hot water through ground coffee.

French Rolling Pin

A French rolling pin is a tapered rolling pin used for rolling out dough, allowing for better control and even pressure.

Fruit Basket

A fruit basket is a container used to hold and display fruits.

Fruit Peeler

A fruit peeler is a tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables.

Fruit Slicer

A fruit slicer is a kitchen tool used to slice fruits quickly and evenly.

Funnel

A funnel is a pipe with a wide, conical mouth and a narrow stem, used to channel liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with small openings.

Frying Pan

A frying pan is a flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods.

Frosting Spatula

A frosting spatula is a flat, narrow kitchen tool used to spread frosting on cakes and other baked goods.

Fondue Set

A fondue set includes a pot, a heat source, and long forks used for dipping food into hot cheese, chocolate, or oil.

Fish Spatula

A fish spatula is a kitchen tool with a thin, flexible blade used for turning and serving fish.