The holiday is at your place this year

5 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 05
   I already have this

   A roasting pan with a rack

   A proper pan with a rack lets heat get underneath, which is the difference between roasted and steamed. A disposable tray also buckles when it is full and being carried.

   What to check before you choose. Measure your oven before you buy, including the handles. Check the rack is included - it often is not.

   Caraway Roasting Pan, 16x13" Roasting Pan with Rack | Non-Stick Ceramic Coated, Non-Toxic, PTFECheck price on Amazon paid linkCirculon Total Bakeware Nonstick Roaster, Roasting Pan with Rack, 17-Inch x 13-Inch, GrayCheck price on Amazon paid linkUukrave Turkey Roasting Pan with Rack (U-Shaped), Extra Large 18.5 x 14.6 Inch Nonstick RoasterCheck price on Amazon paid link

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2. 02 of 05
   I already have this

   An instant-read thermometer

   This is the single item that removes the guessing. Timings are estimates; temperature is a fact, and it is why big roasts come out dry.

   What to check before you choose. Check the read time in seconds and that it has a thin probe. A dial thermometer is slower and harder to read at an oven door.

   Meat Thermometer Digital, 1-2 Sec Instant Read, Food, Cooking, Grill | Bright Backlit Display, Check price on Amazon paid link0.3 Sec Instant Read Meat Thermometer Digital for Cooking, Red | ±0.5℉ Precision, Food ThermomeCheck price on Amazon paid linkWireless Meat Thermometer Digital, Smart Bluetooth Instant Read, Grey | Cooking, Grilling, BBQ,Check price on Amazon paid link

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3. 03 of 05
   I already have this

   A slow cooker or warming tray

   This is the oven problem solved. Sides finish early and stay hot somewhere else while the main thing has the oven to itself.

   What to check before you choose. Check the capacity in quarts against how many people are sitting down, and that it has a keep-warm setting rather than only low.

   bella SAVOR 6qt Programmable Slow Cooker, PlumCheck price on Amazon paid linkHamilton Beach Portable 6 Quart Set & Forget Programmable Slow Cooker | Temperature Probe | LidCheck price on Amazon paid linkOLIXIS Slow Cooker 6 Quart, Ceramic Nonstick Coating, Programmable Slow Cooker with Dishwasher Check price on Amazon paid link

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4. 04 of 05
   I already have this

   Serving dishes that go oven to table

   Transferring hot food into cold serving bowls loses heat and creates washing up in the worst ten minutes of the day.

   What to check before you choose. Check they are oven-safe to a real temperature, not just microwave-safe. Lids are worth it for leftovers.

   MARTHA STEWART 3-Piece Oven to Table Stoneware Bakeware Set – Baking Dish & Casserole Set – GreCheck price on Amazon paid linkDOWAN Casserole Dishes for Oven, Baking Dishes Set, Ceramic Bakeware Sets of 3, Lasagna Pan DeeCheck price on Amazon paid linkStaub Ceramic 2-pc Rectangular Baking Dish Set - Dark Blue | Oven-to-Table for Casseroles, LasaCheck price on Amazon paid link

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5. 05 of 05
   I already have this

   Proper food storage for the leftovers

   The end of the day is the part nobody plans for. Leftovers going into the fridge quickly and in the right containers is what makes the next three days easy.

   What to check before you choose. Check the containers stack and that the lids are interchangeable across sizes - mismatched lids are why the drawer is chaos.

   Razab 24 Pc Airtight Glass Food Storage Containers - Glass Meal Prep Containers - Freezer to OvCheck price on Amazon paid linkRazab 30 PC Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids - Reusable Glass Meal Prep Containers for LCheck price on Amazon paid linkRazab 35 Pc Set Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids - Meal Prep Airtight Bento Boxes BPA-FrCheck price on Amazon paid link

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