The present invention relates to a method of making and using an economical and disposable kitchen utensil, by forming a dished, semi-circular or semi-elliptical receptacle, by cutting an existing dished circular or elliptical food plate in half, resulting in two matching units, or by manufacturing a dished semi-circular or semi-elliptical receptacle in the shape of half of a dished circular or elliptical food plate, that will be used for the collection and transfer of prepared food items located atop a kitchen chop board or countertop surface to a cooking, serving, refuse or other kitchen receptacle.