Everything that gets me through hosting Thanksgiving without losing my mind, from the roasting pan, thermometer, and carving set for the bird to the pie dish, gravy gear, and containers for sending everyone home with leftovers.
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Big enough for a 20-pound bird, and the rack lifts it out of the drippings so the skin crisps all the way around.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 16" Roasting Pan
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My backup plan for a juicy turkey with zero basting, and cleanup is basically throwing the bag away.
Reynolds Kitchens Turkey Oven Roasting Bags 2ct
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I truss the turkey legs with this every year, and one spool lasts through a lot of holiday roasts.
Regency Wraps Butchers Cooking Twine 500 Ft
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Takes the guesswork out of the big moment, since I pull the turkey the second the thigh hits 165.
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Digital Meat Thermometer
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The angled tip reaches the pan juices without tipping the roaster, and the little brush actually gets it clean.
OXO Good Grips Angled Turkey Baster w/ Brush
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Moving a hot, slippery turkey from pan to board used to be scary, and these make it a two-second job.
RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Turkey Lifters Set
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A long, sharp blade and a sturdy fork give me clean slices at the table instead of shredded meat.
Henckels Statement 2 pc Turkey Carving Set
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When I'm carving for a crowd, this zips through the breast and still slices the leftover bread the next day.
Hamilton Beach Electric Knife Set with Serrated Blades & Fork
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Pour in the drippings and the bottom release leaves the fat behind, which is the secret to my gravy.
OXO Good Grips Good Gravy 4-Cup Fat Separator
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Makes the table look finished, and the saucer catches the drips that used to land on the tablecloth.
Qlans Ceramic Gravy Boat with Ladle 17oz
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I mash right in the pot without scratching the nonstick, and it handles a double batch of potatoes with ease.
OXO Good Grips Nylon Potato Masher Black
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Whips the cream, fluffs the potatoes, and mixes the pie filling, so it barely leaves the counter all day.
KitchenAid 9 Speed Hand Mixer KHM926 Red
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Blends the butternut squash soup right in the pot and smooths out a lumpy gravy in seconds.
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Hand Blender
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Stuffing, braised greens, or the soup course all come out of this, and it goes straight from oven to table.
Lodge Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6 Qt
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Deep enough for a mountain of mac and cheese or sweet potato casserole, and the lid makes it easy to travel.
Pyrex Deep Glass Baking Dish with Lid
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Bakes the bottom crust evenly so my pumpkin pie never comes out soggy, and it's pretty enough to serve in.
Emile Henry 9" Deep Pie Dish, Twilight
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Cutting cold butter into flour is the key to a flaky crust, and this does it way faster than two forks.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Dough Blender
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Pop it on halfway through and the crust edges stay golden instead of burnt.
Mrs. Anderson's Pie Crust Protector Shield Set
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When the whole family shows up, these keep the sides hot on the buffet for hours.
Alpha Living 4 Pack Stainless Steel Chafing Dish Set
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An easy way to make the table feel festive, and it washes up fine after the inevitable cranberry spill.
Threadmade Autumn Leaves Fall Tablecloth 60x84
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Leakproof and stackable, so the fridge stays organized and the leftovers actually get eaten.
Rubbermaid Brilliance 44-Piece Food Storage Set
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The stand-up bottom makes filling to-go bags easy, and I freeze the extra turkey and stock in them too.
