10 Must-Haves for Thanksgiving

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Are you prepped and ready for Thanksgiving? It’s hard to believe this day of family, food and thankfulness is just 2 weeks away.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to get your game day plan together.
Don’t forget to:
- Finalize your headcount so you know how much food to make.
- Create your menu and shopping list. Buy pantry items and food that last longer earlier. Fresh produce is best the week of.
- Check your kitchen inventory to make sure you have everything you need to pull off the feast, including pots, pans, dishes and more!
If you’re still planning your menu, make sure to check out our recent blog post on 8 Ways to Lighten Up Your Holiday Menu and grab a copy of our free holiday e-cookbook, Festive Flavors! It’s packed with lightened up versions of your favorite classic holiday dishes.
Whether this is your first Thanksgiving or you’re a pro, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Here are our top 10 must-have Thanksgiving Cooking Products:
10 Must-Haves for Thanksgiving

8-Piece Fall/Thanksgiving Cookie Cutters
Perfect for cutting fruit into fun shapes, adding character to a homemade pie or creating a fun themed-lunchbox.

Instant Read Thermometer
There’s nothing worse than an overcooked turkey on Thanksgiving. Get a perfectly cooked dish with the help of this digital thermometer!

Multipurpose Kitchen Shears
Chop fresh herbs in no time! With 5 blades, you can be done 5 times as fast!

Cuisinart Roaster Pan with Accessories
Everything you need to roast a turkey! This set comes with the roaster pan, turkey lifters, a baster, fork and knife, and a meat thermometer.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Potato Ricer
Get perfectly mashed potatoes every time! Also great for ricing carrots, cauliflower, yams and more.

BLACK+DECKER 9-Inch Electric Carving Knife
Save your arm strength by carving a turkey or slicing a ham with this electric knife.

Oster 22-Quart Roaster Oven with Self-Basting Lid
Save precious space in your oven by cooking your turkey in this roaster oven. More room for all those tasty sides!

Give Thanks Burlap Banner
Set a festive mood with this fun banner! A great reminder for us all to give thanks on Thanksgiving.

The One-Minute Gratitude Journal
Thanksgiving is a great time to start a new tradition. This gratitude journal is a great way to remind yourself of the good things in life. There’s also a great version just for kids!

Kids Color-on Thanksgiving Turkey Tablecloth Activity Set with Crayons and Markers
Give kids something to do around the table with this tablecloth full of picture to colors, word searches and mazes!