Thanksgiving presents the ultimate cooking challenge for pros and rookies alike. With a 20-pound turkey, side dishes, and dessert to tackle, things can get a bit crazy in the kitchen. Using top-of-the-line tools will help keep the prepping process efficient and effective. We suggest these ten essentials for a fabulously festive feast. Everyone will be begging for seconds.

This dishwasher-safe, nonstick roaster is ideal for roasting poultry, meat, and veggies. Available at Williams-Sonoma, $149.95.

Seasoning makes the turkey. This kit includes brining spices, a heavy-duty brining bag, and an herbaceous rub. Available at Crate and Barrel, $14.95.

Inject instant flavor into your turkey, before even cooking, with this easy-to-use cooking  syringe. Available at Williams-Sonoma, $19.

Modern technology frees you from constantly monitoring the meal. A signal will let you know when the desired temperature has been reached.  Available at Crate and Barrel, $39.95.

This baster ensures that every drop of pan drippings is put to use for basting and gravy making. The silicone bulb and tip are contoured and angled to prevent drips. Available at Williams-Sonoma, $18.

Don’t fight your turkey. These stainless steel lifters let you turn and lift with ease.  Available at Williams-Sonoma, $35.

Take the work out of carving. This professional-quality set makes slicing and cutting through your turkey so easy.  Available at Williams-Sonoma, $149.95.

You can bake, cook, and serve in these white porcelain bakers. They’re perfect for your side dishes. Available at Sur la Table, $19.96 – $149.95.

This potato ricer will help your get the fluffiest mashed potatoes ever. Unlike a traditional masher, this tool extrudes boiled potatoes in rice-like grains, incorporating air in the process. Just place potatoes in the extra-large hopper and press the removable handle. Available at Williams-Sonoma, $32.

When you need a little extra oven space (which we know you do on Turkey Day!), this stacked rack does the trick. Place it on one half of an oven rack and bake several side dishes while the turkey cooks alongside. Available at Williams-Sonoma, $22.

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