Kitchen utensils are essential tools for cooking and preparing food. COOKWARE, such as POTS and PANS, are used to cook food on the stove or in the oven. Corers are used to remove the core from fruits and vegetables. Ricers are used to mash potatoes and other vegetables. Scoops are used to transfer food from one container to another. WHISKS are used to mix ingredients together. Graters are used to shred cheese and other ingredients. OPENERS are used to open cans and bottles. TINWARE is made of tin and is used to store food. Pressure cookers are used to cook food quickly under pressure.