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Thanksgiving is the BIGGEST and BEST home cooked meal of the year. There is so much work that goes into dinner, it makes you appreciate every bite!

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If this is your first Thanksgiving cooking I’ve got your back. There is so much food prep to think about you may not realize all of the cooking gadgets you might need.

Even if you’ve been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for years you might find some things on this list to be helpful. Check it out! If you see something you like just click on the picture and it will give you more info.

If you’re going to be cooking a turkey you need a Roaster to do it. You can also use it for other meats and veggies so you won’t only be using it once a year.

A Baster is necessary for Thanksgiving. You need to keep that bird moist! The great thing about this Baster is that it comes with a cleaning brush.

You want to make sure your turkey is cooked all the way. This Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer will make sure that bird is done.

Carving a turkey will be so much easier with this Electric Carving Knife.

These Silicone Oven Mitts and Potholders are perfect for taking hot things out of the oven and giving them a place to rest.

Even though you’re cooking it’s Thanksgiving so you want to look cute. You’ll want an Apron to make sure you don’t get any food on you.

These Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons will come in handy, especially since it has a 1/8 teaspoon to measure with.

Never eyeball  your dry ingredients, use these Measuring Cups to make sure everything is perfect.

Don’t forget about a Measuring Cup for your liquids. This one goes up to 2 cups.

Mixing Bowls are a must and you’re going to need quite a few. This 6 pack ranges in size from small to large.

A good Peeler will save you time in the kitchen. With this 3 pack you are sure to find one you love. Plus there are extras for people to help!

Mash up those potatoes with this Electric Hand Mixer. It has other attachments too so it’s multipurpose.

A utensil set is a must. There will be lots of stirring to do.

This Knife Block Set will get used on Thanksgiving and all year long.

If you don’t already have a Rolling Pin you will need one for those homemade pies.

Speaking of pies, you will definitely need a Pie Pan or two.

Gravy is best friends with mashed potatoes and turkey. This Gravy Boat is awesome because it comes with a saucer. No mess!

You’ll want pretty Bakeware to serve all of the food.

A Crock-Pot is another thing that will come in handy on Thanksgiving and all year round. It’s a great investment.

 

Last but not least,

You will never have something stick to your baking sheet again with this Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat.