set of utensils

Main kitchen utensils, often matching, stored in a stand.

draining spoon

Large elongated slightly concave spoon with perforations; it is used to remove small pieces of food from their cooking liquid.

skimmer

Large round slightly concave spoon with perforations; it is used to skim broth and sauce, or to remove food from its cooking liquid.

spatula

Long blade of variable width used to turn food over during cooking.

turner

Utensil used to handle cooked food without breaking it.

potato masher

Utensil used to manually purée cooked fruits and vegetables.

ladle

Spoon with a deep bowl and a long handle; it is used to decant liquid or semiliquid food.