Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools and Essentials
For 25 years I have made Thanksgiving dinner, and loved every minute of it! This list is made up of tried and true items for a successful Thanksgiving dinner - big or small.
From wi-fi to traditional- a poultry thermometer is a must to ensure a thanksgiving turkey is cooked all the way through.
This is a heirloom to be passed on for generations. I love special pieces like this gravy boat.
The tried and true al clad roasting pan with nonstick rack is the only roasting pan I haved used for my Turkeys. I have tried others but come back to this everytime.
For carving my bird I prefer Wustof Ikon. Wustof (German) is a heavier knife which is desirable for slicing meats.
Basting your turkey throughout the cooking process is definitely a technique used to keep the bird moist.
Turkey lifter forks are a MUST! The heavier the bird the more you need these lifters. I usually only cook a 10 - 12lb bird and these turkey lifters save me every time.
Heirloom quality Boos Block cutting boards are worth every penny. The well around the edge keeps the juices from running over the edge.
Food processors are a essential part to every holiday meal. This time saving device for slicing, dicing and mixing is a must!
If you could only purchase one thing off of this Thanksgiving list, the kitchenaid mixer should be that one item! This is one thing I could not do without.
Glass measuring cups for your liquids are a necessity. Remember, these glass containers are for liquid not dry goods.
Colanders and strainers cannot be overlooked.
The 3 most needed knives in a chefs tool box are the pairing knife, utility knife and chefs knife. I prefer Shun for slicing and chopping vegetables.
Cast iron skillets are a favorite of mine for cooking sausage and bacon. I make sausage bread every Thanksgiving and Christmas.😋
Hand held vegetable peelers for the potatoes and carrots are required. I always have extra on hand to get help peeling the potatoes 😁
I always head to Pottery Barn for a few decorative holiday items.
The best flameless candles are luminara. Their realistic flame surpasses all other brands.
Every girl needs a little gold touch in her life! Once you use gold touch, nothing else will do. Gold touch perfected my baking with consistent, even baking temperatures every time.
Who's in charge of the bread or dinner rolls? If you are, these popover tins are the best I have used.
It's in the tiny details that make a meal a little extra special.
I can find every reason in the book to have this! It has helped me get through many Thanksgivings. It's like having two ovens! And after Thanksgiving I use it everyday for heating up leftovers, pizza or making air fryer chicken and recipes.
This Al-Clad chefs ladle is the perfect ladle for three reasons. 1. It's stainless 2. The handle is ergonomically crafted. 3. It is deep so you don't spill juices or sauce. All ladles are not created equally. I donated my other ladles once I purchase...
Who's making the apple pies? This tool is the key to peeling and coring apples.
Trying to decide from 8" to 9" or deep dish? Crate and Barrel is one place that offers a nice selection of pie plates.
Every chef has one or more pieces of le crueset on hand. With imprccsble heat retention and even heat distribution Le Crueset works marvelously for casseroles.
Simple but useful is the potato masher! If you don't have one, you need one; they are a must for mashed potatoes.
Most people use this fat separator for making gravy. I am not the gravy maker so I can't comment 😂
Leftovers! Leftovers! Leftovers! Loving these glass storage containers for keeping leftovers fresh.
During the holidays you need at least one or two good size platters. One large enough for the Turkey and one smaller for serving.