To make this year\u2019s Thanksgiving extra special, we\u2019ve teamed up with our friends at Finish<\/a>, the #1 recommended detergent brand in America by dishwasher manufacturers<\/em>*, to highlight some of our most essential products and tools.<\/em><\/p>\n As a cookbook author and recipe developer, I spend most of my time thinking about food: what I want to make, how to improve recipes, dishes I want to try, and how to make cooking more accessible. When it comes to the holidays, I\u2019m menu planning and scheming months ahead to ensure the best possible day with the lowest stress levels. A key part of this process is making sure my kitchen has all the tools and gadgets it needs to make Thanksgiving prep as easy as pie. From roasting racks to storage containers, I\u2019ve rounded up eight of my favorite go-to items that I\u2019m sure will make your holidays the celebration that they should be.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no debate that turkey is the star of Thanksgiving. In order to cook a flawless bird, you need the right tools for the job\u2014and this ceramic roasting pan, which includes a removable rack, is just the thing. Thanks to a combination of stainless steel and an aluminum core, this rack is extra sturdy, for even the largest of turkeys. And with a nonstick coating on top, clean up has never been easier. You can even pop it in the dishwasher!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Whenever people ask me what my kitchen essentials are, I start off with a meat thermometer. It\u2019s truly the number one tool to relieve anxiety in the kitchen. Even as a professional cook, I love the ease and assurance a meat thermometer offers. When it comes to Thanksgiving, it\u2019s a must to ensure a perfectly cooked turkey.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n When it comes to holiday prep, it\u2019s time to bring out the big guns. In this case, a cutting board that\u2019s large enough to carve a turkey on. The built-in groove collects any rogue juices, and the nonporous material makes this board easy to clean.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n My favorite Thanksgiving essential might come as a surprise, but if you\u2019ve ever been stuck washing dishes for hours after the big meal, you\u2019ll thank me. If you\u2019re on cleaning duty, you need to stock Finish Ultimate<\/a>. This detergent tackles burnt-on stains, even when you skip the rinse\u2014which means you\u2019ll get a sparkly, clean kitchen in no time.<\/p>\n
\n1. ZWILLING Ceramic Nonstick Stainless-Steel Roasting Pan with Rack<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n2. Digital Radio Roast Thermometer<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n3. Epicurean Matte Black Chef Series Cutting Board<\/a>
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n4. Finish Ultimate Detergent Tabs<\/a>
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