Culinary Glossary: Letter L | Cooking Dictionary

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

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Ladle

A ladle is a long-handled spoon with a deep bowl, used for serving soups, stews, and other liquids.

Ladle Holder

A ladle holder is a stand or rest used to hold a ladle when not in use, keeping the counter clean.

Lemon Juicer

A lemon juicer is a tool used to extract juice from lemons.

Lemon Press

A lemon press is a manual device used to squeeze juice from lemons and other citrus fruits.

Lemon Reamer

A lemon reamer is a handheld tool used to extract juice from lemons by pressing and twisting.

Lemon Squeezer

A lemon squeezer is a device used to extract juice from lemons, often designed to filter out seeds and pulp.

Lemon Zester

A lemon zester is a tool used to scrape off the outer skin (zest) of lemons and other citrus fruits.

Lettuce Spinner

A lettuce spinner is a kitchen device used to remove excess water from washed lettuce and other greens.

Lid Organizer

A lid organizer is a storage solution used to keep pot and pan lids neatly organized and easily accessible.

Liquid Measuring Cups

Liquid measuring cups are used to measure liquid ingredients accurately, typically made of glass or plastic and marked with measurement lines.

Loaf Pan

A loaf pan is a rectangular baking pan used for baking bread, meatloaf, and other loaf-shaped foods.

Loaf Slicer

A loaf slicer is a tool used to cut uniform slices from a loaf of bread.

Lunch Bag

A lunch bag is an insulated bag used to carry and keep food and drinks fresh until lunchtime.

Lunch Box

A lunch box is a container used to carry a packed meal, often compartmentalized to keep different foods separate.

Lunch Container

A lunch container is a portable container used to pack and transport meals, often designed to be leak-proof and easy to carry.

Lollipop Sticks

Lollipop sticks are sticks used to hold lollipops or cake pops, available in various lengths and materials.