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Thanksgiving Cooking Made Easy
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KitchenAid KFP750OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx BlackKitchenAid KFP750OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black
Buy new: $169.99 / Used from: $110.00
Making dressing/stuffing with vegetables? Thow them in here to make quick work of the chopping and slicing. Pie crust from scratch? No problem. The blade cuts the butter in so efficiently.
KitchenAid KSM50HDPBK 10-Speed Stand Mixer, Imperial BlackKitchenAid KSM50HDPBK 10-Speed Stand Mixer, Imperial Black
Pie filling, mashed potatoes, whipped cream, meringue, cake batter, cookies and Lord knows you need it for homemade rolls!
All-Clad Stainless Roasting Pan with Rack and Turkey ForksAll-Clad Stainless Roasting Pan with Rack and Turkey Forks
Buy new: $199.95 / Used from: $188.99
All-Clad is my cookware brand of choice. I admit I use this pan maybe four times a year - roasting turkeys and slow roasting tomatoes. Don't use the forks. Who wants holes in a picture-perfect bird?
Shun Classic 8-Inch Chef's KnifeShun Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Buy new: $119.95
You can't get through Thanksgiving without a good knife.
Totally Bamboo Butcher Block 3 Prep Board HoneyTotally Bamboo Butcher Block 3 Prep Board Honey
Buy new: $122.43
A good knife needs a good cutting board. The bigger the better. This one is also environmentally friendly!
KitchenAid KHB100OB Hand Blender, Onyx BlackKitchenAid KHB100OB Hand Blender, Onyx Black
Buy new: $44.50
If there is soup in your Thanksgiving future, you might want to invest. Who wants to transfer hot soup to a blender. I think my blender is jealous.
All-Clad Stainless LadleAll-Clad Stainless Ladle
Buy new: $21.95
Gotta have a ladle for soups and stocks.
All-Clad Stainless 12-Quart Multi Cooker with Steamer BasketAll-Clad Stainless 12-Quart Multi Cooker with Steamer Basket
Buy new: $149.95 / Used from: $92.99
This pot can do double duty. First, use it to brine the turkey. Then use it to make stock.
All-Clad Stainless 7-Quart Stockpot with Pasta InsertAll-Clad Stainless 7-Quart Stockpot with Pasta Insert
Buy new: $355.00 / Used from: $290.00
Okay. I know this one is completely over the top, but it's what I make soup in. I also use it for boiling macaroni. It was a Christmas gift to myself last year. Maybe Santa will bring one for you too :-)
Shun Classic 9-Inch Slicing Knife with ScallopsShun Classic 9-Inch Slicing Knife with Scallops
Buy new: $122.95
Gotta have a carving knife. This is the sharpest you can get out of the box.
Shun Carving ForkShun Carving Fork
Buy new: $124.95
What would a carving knife be without a fork? You know you have to complete the set!
Taylor 508 Connoissuer Line Instant Read Digital ThermometerTaylor 508 Connoissuer Line Instant Read Digital Thermometer
Buy new: $17.95
You'll need this for something, usually the bird. Please buy a digital one. Embrace technology.
All-Clad Stainless 6-Quart StockpotAll-Clad Stainless 6-Quart Stockpot
Buy new: $199.98 / Used from: $149.99
This is what I use for the greens. Hey, I'm African-American and Southern -- greens are a requirement.
All-Clad Stainless Slotted SpoonAll-Clad Stainless Slotted Spoon
Buy new: $22.00
You'll need one.
All-Clad Stainless Solid SpoonAll-Clad Stainless Solid Spoon
Buy new: $20.95
You'll need this one too.
Oxo Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon HeadsOxo Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads
Buy new: $11.50
My favorite tongs.
Oxo Good Grips Wooden TurnerOxo Good Grips Wooden Turner
Buy new: $5.99
No big meal gets made without this. Works great for deglazing and gravy.
All-Clad Stainless Steel 4-Qt. Deep Saute Pan with Splatter ScreenAll-Clad Stainless Steel 4-Qt. Deep Saute Pan with Splatter Screen
My dressing starts here.
All-Clad Stainless Petite Roti Pan with Roasting RackAll-Clad Stainless Petite Roti Pan with Roasting Rack
Buy new: $159.99
My dressing ends up here.
Pyrex Grip-Rite 3-Quart Oblong Baking Dish ClearPyrex Grip-Rite 3-Quart Oblong Baking Dish Clear
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $9.49
Can you say mac and cheese?
World Kitchen 6001003 Pie PlateWorld Kitchen 6001003 Pie Plate
Buy new: $4.25 / Used from: $6.69
Good ol' Pyrex. It's all the pie plate I need.
Vic Firth French Rolling PinVic Firth French Rolling Pin
Buy new: $13.95
The way to roll out dough
Mario Batali The Italian Kitchen Silicone Pastry MatMario Batali The Italian Kitchen Silicone Pastry Mat
Buy new: $24.95
It's my pie crust training wheels. I use it to make sure the dough is the right size.
William Bounds Sili Pie Crust Protector 8280William Bounds Sili Pie Crust Protector 8280
I refuse to crimp foil.
Pyrex Bakeware 8-Inch Square Cake Pan, ClearPyrex Bakeware 8-Inch Square Cake Pan, Clear
Buy new: $7.52 / Used from: $6.75
Use it for rolls every year.
Old Stone Oven 14-Inch by 16-Inch Baking StoneOld Stone Oven 14-Inch by 16-Inch Baking Stone
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $35.99
Mine came from Williams-Sonoma. This is for the rolls. It also helps regulate the oven temperature.
Williams-Sonoma Nonstick Goldtouch(TM) Round Cake Pan, 9"Williams-Sonoma Nonstick Goldtouch(TM) Round Cake Pan, 9"
Gotta have a cake pans for tiered cakes. These release like a dream.
Bake-Even Strips Sml-Even StriBake-Even Strips Sml-Even Stri
Buy new: $7.25
I don't bake a layered cake without these.
Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Original Bundt PanNordic Ware Platinum Collection Original Bundt Pan
Buy new: $28.84 / Used from: $26.99
You know someone wants a pound cake.
Oxo Good Grips Food Scale with Pull-Out DisplayOxo Good Grips Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
Buy new: $48.99
For accurate baking
Oxo Good Grips i-Series Swivel PeelerOxo Good Grips i-Series Swivel Peeler
Buy new: $11.99
My favorite peeler
Oxo SteeL Garlic Press, StainlessOxo SteeL Garlic Press, Stainless
Buy new: $17.50
Squeeze and go
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red MeasurementsPyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Buy new: $6.99
For the recipe follower that you are
William Bounds Sili Gourmet Sili Baster/Injector Set 14-in.William Bounds Sili Gourmet Sili Baster/Injector Set 14-in.
Buy new: $19.95
My quirky baster
Oxo Good Grips 2-Cup Fat SeparatorOxo Good Grips 2-Cup Fat Separator
Buy new: $9.99
Get your gravy on