Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized Collector's Edition 16-1/2-Inch Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack
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list price: $118.00
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Large enough to hold a massive turkey, two chickens, or a family-size primerib, this 16-1/2-inch roasting pan withstands oven heat to 700 degrees F and is safe formetal utensils. It comes with a nonstick rack that lifts food off the pan's bottom foruniform, all-around roasting while preventing a turkey's back from boiling in pan juices.Because it's nonstick, the rack won't pull off pieces of the bird's browned skin. Made ofanodized aluminum, the pan is harder than steel and conducts heat evenly whether it'sbaking lasagna or caramelizing a roast's pan juices. The pan's riveted, cast-stainless-steelhandles stand straight up for easy handling and are large enough to accommodate ovenmitts. The rack has its own set of large handles. Both pan and rack carry a lifetimewarranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty/Made in USA
• 98.7% pure hard anodized aluminum is highly conductive
• Hard anodized surface helps to achieve optimal carmelizing for great gravy
• Safe with metal utensils; safe in oven to 700 degrees F
• Nonstick rack is easy to use and clean

Reviews (4)

A life-saver at Thanksgiving and Christmas
The Calphalon 16 1/2 inch roasting pan is wonderful to use!This is the first of several Calphalon items I have used, and I'm now in the process of upgrading all my cookware to Calphalon.
At first I was afraid to use a surface that was not non-stick- for many years my specialty was macaroni and cheese (usually overcooked).But recently the cooking bug has hit me, so I purchased this roasting rack at the recommendation of my dad, who has a set of the professional hard-anodized.
All I can say is, I'm a convert!The price tag may be a little high, but given how much I would have spent over the years, continually buying the 5-dollar foil roasters, this will pay for itself in a few years, yet last a lifetime.
One of the best features of this roaster is the non-stick rack.I didn't want to use the non-stick roaster due to how high-maintenance non-stick is... rather heat-sensitive, the need to use care with which cleaners and utensils you use, etc.; but I also didn't relish the idea of scrubbing a regular rack.This was a breeze to clean, and the turkey came out beautifully.The large size of the pan made it easier to reach the juices, so basting was much easier.
If you really prefer non-stick products, try the non-stick Calphalon roaster.But for me, this was a great purchase.I highly suggest you buy this roaster.You won't regret it!

What Is Gravy, That Thou Art Mindful of It?
I have a heavy clad stainless steel roasting pan that costs 5 times as much as this. That little expenditure was most definately a mistake. There's something about this heavy aluminum that makes a great gravy. And clean up is just as easy as with 18/10 stainless.

May I suggest putting one carrot, one onion, and one stalk of celery in the bottom of the pan before you put your roast in the oven? I call this The Trinity, and it lends an incredible flavor to any drippings with an ambition to become gravy that they'll remember.

Can't go wrong here
Calphalon is the best all around cookware, in my opinion, especially for the money. This is the last roaster you will ever buy. The big handle make it easy to maneuver, and the non-stick rack is great. The included rack holds most anything you'll put on it. If you want a non-stick surface, that is only $... more. ... Read more

Asin: B00005EBF3
Subjects:  1. Cookware    2. (Cook Ware)    3. Roasting Pans    4. Roasters    5. Roasts    6. (Calphlon)    7. (Calaphon)   

Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Collector's Edition 16-1/2-Inch Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack
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list price: $136.00
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Large enough to hold a massive turkey, two chickens, or a family-size primerib, this 16-1/2-inch roasting pan is clad in three layers of nonstick coating durableenough to withstand oven heat to 450 degrees F. It comes with a nonstick rack that liftsfood off the pan's bottom for uniform, all-around roasting while preventing a turkey'sback from boiling in pan juices. Because it's nonstick, the rack won't pull off pieces of thebird's browned skin. Made of anodized aluminum, the pan is harder than steel andconducts heat evenly whether it's baking lasagna or caramelizing a roast's pan juices. Thepan's riveted, cast-stainless-steel handles stand straight up for easy handling and are largeenough to accommodate oven mitts. The rack has its own set of large handles. Both panand rack carry a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• 16-1/2-inch roasting pan holds large turkey, two chickens, prime rib
• Nonstick rack lifts food for uniform, all-around roasting
• Pan anodized for hardness, with three-layer nonstick oven-safe to 450 degrees F
• Riveted, cast stainless steel, oven-safe handles; rack has separate handles

Reviews (3)

A sturdy essential to any kitchen and easy to clean
Our former pan went AWOL during our move--we repurchased immediately for the holidays. This pan has a rack, an excellent feature, good high handles and non-stick finish on the rack. This is a sturdy standby -- a must in any kitchen.

The only negative about a non-stick roasting pan is that the carmelization process of drippings does not work on a non-stick surface as it does on a plain surface. The fat seems to bead up and prevent the formation of that lovely dark stuff on the bottom of the pan that you boil up with stock to make a rick, dark gravy. HOWEVER, my workaround is to roast the neck and gizzard in the pan next to the bird. If you use a fresh turkey and NOT one pre-basted, there will be enough juice to make a dark gravy that can be skimmed after cooling. The neck and gizzard add gelatin from the bones and cartilage and a dark color as they roast. (If you use prebasted turkeys, the oil will dilute the juice, and frozen birds often release a lot of water.)

Throw out the Old and bring on the NEW!
It was with a little trepidation that I purchased the Calphalon Commercial Non-Stick 16 1/2" Roasting pan as I have been using a beat up old aluminum roaster since I was in the Catering business 15 years ago.But it was time for a change when I found myself, once again taking the old roaster outside and spraying it with a hose and using a heavyduty commercial SOS pad to clean away the gunk after a birthday party where I needed to roast 4 chickens and make gravy.And once again, like a bugle call to arms, the neighborhoods dogs came-a-running to lick the greasy water as it flowed down my driveway. I realized it was time for a change even without the neighborhood busy-bodies informing me that the greasy water would eventually flow into our town water source. Of course they were correct and not wanting to be arrested for pollution I bought the Calphalon roasting pan.I recently used my new roaster to cook a turkey and I have to say I was immensely pleased with it's performance especially in regards to the even heat distribution and especially the relative ease of cleanup. You can also use this pan to roast several chickens and most large cuts of beef like a standing rib or filet mignon roasts for example. Unfortunately, the neighborhood dogs pass by wimpering an awful lot lately and look forlornly at me while I'm watering the lawn or taking out the trash.

Calphalon Nonstick Roaster and Rack--Great Buy
This Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Collector's Edition 16 1/2-Inch Roasting Pan with Nonstick Rack is a perfect set to add to your Calphalon collection. You can roast everything in it, except for a very large (25 lb.) turkey (for which you would need an 18-Inch roaster). The raised handles on this roaster are large enough to use with thick potholders, so it can be easily lifted out of the oven. The roasting rack is nonstick, too, so roasted meat, poultry, or game can be gently loosened from it without tearing the crisped skin. The roaster is heavy duty, with a hard anodized aluminum alloy exterior and Calphalon Commercial nonstick interior, so it does not buckle in a hot oven (up to 450 degrees). For making gravy, I put it across two burners on the stove top, making sure to keep the temperature at medium-high and using nylon or wooden utensils. I wash this nonstick roaster and rack by hand with care, and I store them by hanging them on my pot rack. This set is a great buy and would make a wonderful wedding gift for someone, too. ... Read more

Asin: B00005EBF4
Subjects:  1. Cookware    2. (Cook Ware)    3. Roasting Pans    4. Roasters    5. Roasts    6. (Calphlon)    7. (Calaphon)   

Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 14-Inch Omelette Pan with Helper Handle
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list price: $108.99
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Excellent for making a family-size omelet or paella for a crowd, this pan is a must for home chefs who like to entertain. Part of Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized line, this pan is made of heavy-gauge aluminum cast in uniform thickness across the bottom and sides for quick and even heating. The durable hard-anodized finish is stick-resistant; won't chip, crack, or peel; and won't react to foods. Sporting a comfortable contoured grip, the patented Cool-V cast-stainless-steel handle minimizes heat transfer, keeping it cool on the stovetop; three sturdy stainless-steel rivets hold the handle in place. This omelet pan is oven-safe up to 700 degrees F and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum construction for even heat distribution
• Stick- and scratch-resistant finish
• Patented Cool-V cast stainless steel handle
• Oven safe up to 700 degrees F

Reviews (2)

This pan is HUGE!
I love this pan!I know it is an omelette pan, but I use it for a frying pan. It holds so much that it cuts my cooking time in half. Instead of frying in "batches" I can fry about two pounds worth of meatballs all at once. It cooks veryevenly, and cleanup is a snap. If anything sticks, I just use a little Comet and off it comes.

Excellent Large Omelette Pan
Calphalon has redesigned their 14-Inch Omelette Pan to include a helper handle on the opposite side from the "cool V" stainless steel handle. This new feature is very useful because this pan can get heavy to lift when full. I use my 14-Inch pan when I make poultry stuffing for a large turkey. When not in use, I hang this pan on a pot rack. I love the Commercial Hard Anodized line because the pots and pans are almost nonstick and can take a high heat without burning anything. The stainless handle is cool to the touch, too. ... Read more

Asin: B00005CET5
Subjects:  1. Fry Pans    2. (Frypans)    3. (Frying Pans)    4. (Cook Ware)    5. Specialty Cookware    6. (Calphlon)    7. (Calaphon)    8. Cookware    9. Skillets   

Pyrex Bake & Serve Oblong 3-Piece Set
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list price: $14.99
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Perfect for potlucks and picnics as well as dinner parties, this set makes it possible to cook a casserole or bake a cake, serve it directly from the dish while the dish snuggles inside a rattan basket on the table, and then store the leftovers under a snap-on plastic cover in the refrigerator or freezer. Safe in the oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher, the dish is made of Pyrex, a special glass that withstands the shock of going from hot to cold, or vice versa, without breaking. The dish is nonreactive (useful for acidic marinades) as well as stain- and odor-proof, and comes with a two-year warranty against breakage from oven heat. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• 2-year warranty on dish against breakage from oven heat
• Includes 9-by-13-inch cake/casserole dish, rattan basket, plastic cover
• Cook in dish, serve with dish in basket, cover leftovers for refrigeration
• Perfect for potlucks, picnics
• Dish safe in oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher

Reviews (2)

Excellent Bake & Serve set
The name says it all - bake and serve (in style).The rattan basket dresses up the glass dish when using it as a serving piece at a potluck dinner or on a side buffet table (which we all know you already use your other Pyrex baking dishes for!)

The glass dish easily goes from the oven to the fridge / freezer to the dishwasher for easy clean up.The snap-on lid makes transporting food a worry-free event (*don't put the lid in the dishwasher though - it warps after a while).

It is a shame this has been discontinued, but I suppose it was the precursor to the food carrier sets that they make these days.Try to find one of these on ebay if you can.Even if you don't end up using the rattan basket often, you'll use the glass baking dish all the time!

Handy for Potluck Suppers
Everyone has an oblong Pyrex dish, it seems. But not everyone has one with snap-on plastic top and brown woven base. I have used mine for toting casseroles to potluck suppers and for serving casseroles and desserts at a casual buffet. The Pyrex dish can go from freezer to oven to table to refrigerator or dishwasher, but I handwash the plastic top so it won't become misshapen, and I wipe off the woven base with a sponge. Although I prefer other pans for baking, this one is a classic that won't be retired. ... Read more

Asin: B00005B8KJ
Subjects:  1. Bakers    2. Casseroles    3. (Caseroles)    4. Baking Dishes    5. Bakeware    6. (Bake Ware)    7. Cake Pans    8. Serving    9. Baking    10. Bake & Serve   

Thanksgiving 101
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Paperback (06 October, 1998)
list price: $15.00 -- our price: $10.50
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Getting ready for your first turkey or dissatisfied with the dry results you got last year? Not to worry--"Mr. Thanksgiving," Rick Rodgers, is here to teach Thanksgiving 101. And he ought to know. For the last eight years he has been traveling the country to teach his class as the media spokesperson for Perdue Farms, an industrial giant among turkey producers.

Before getting to what he calls the "Main Event," Rodgers has advice about how to plan ahead and coordinate the labor to make the day itself more enjoyable. He opens with sections on appetizers and beverages (Glittering Spiced Walnuts, Spicy Cheddar and Pecan Balls, Bloody Marys and Ramos Fizzes) and soups and salads.

The "Main Event" is everything, absolutely everything, you would want to know about buying, thawing, prepping, and roasting a turkey. You needn't look any further. There's a long question-and-answer-style section that anticipates any questions you might have. Then it's right on to everything from Perfect Roast Turkey with Best-Ever Gravy to Holiday Meatball Lasagna.

Follow all that with sections on stuffings and dressings, side dishes, yeast and quick breads, desserts (there's more to do with that pumpkin than make pie--how about Pumpkin-Walnut Roulade with Ginger Filling?), and leftovers (Turkey Tetrazzini), and you can see how Rick Rodgers's Thanksgiving 101is the cookbook equivalent of one-stop shopping for your holiday meal. --Schuyler Ingle ... Read more

Reviews (21)

Excellent Book For The Beginner To Thanksgiving
I found this book in a Harry & Davids store last year.I loved the book and I read it from cover to cover! All the classic recipes are there and there's different menues to choose from.You can go from classic to elegant.

He shows all the basics about how to cook a turkey and the best and least best ways of cooking a turkey. I really enjoyed it and I'll use it every Thanksgiving!My only complaint was his recommendation to put the yam casserole under the broiler to melt the marshmellows...I had them in 30 seconds and they caught on fire and burned up! I would recommend just putting the caserole back in the oven instead for a few minutes to melt them.

A GREAT READ EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT COOKING
I have to admit...I love everything about Thanksgiving...even the shopping and preparation and cooking.It's a blast being out in the grocery store the weekend before Thanksgiving and getting the turkey, potatos, yams, corn, gravy, cranberry sauce, and everything else for the great American meal.

But I do see where all this can stress a person out, especially if they are doing a big dinner for a lot of guests.We all want to think our dinner will look as good as those that appear on the cover of Gourmet magazine.

Rick Rodgers fun and fascinating book will give you everything you need to know.From putting together your shopping list, to what can and cannot be prepared in advance, to the meal itself, and to how to serve those wonderful left-overs.

In addition there's a vast variety of recipes from the traditional to the more exotic, as well as tips on the best equipment to use and even your place settings.

Whether your an old pro like me or a first-timer, you'll find a lot of usefeul ideas and tips in this great book.

Perfect Thanksgiving cookbook for everyone!
I love this book for several reasons, but the main reason is that it is a book for EVERYONE.It is a book for inexperienced cooks as well as veteran turkey roasters.It has classic recipes for those who don't stray far from tradition and more adventurous recipes for those who want to mix things up a little. Plus it's just a great read! I have read it cover to cover and enjoyed the extra history and stories that Mr. Rogers adds to the book. This will be my third Thanksgiving using Thanksgiving 101. It's only mid-October, and I've already been reading through the recipes, gearing up for the big day!He has lots of great tips for planning out your menu and cooking timeline, including what can be made ahead of time and what can't.It is great information.

I might add that Thanksgiving isn't the only time I bring this book out. I use it year round to make perfect mashed potatoes and gravy, salads, side dishes and biscuits.Get the book! You won't be sorry! ... Read more

Isbn: 0767901363
Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Holiday - General    4. Holiday cooking    5. Thanksgiving Day    6. Thanksgiving cookery    7. Cooking / Holiday   

Best 11-Inch Masher with Metal Handle
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Designed for cooks who are serious about their mashing and have some heavy-duty work to do, this steel masher has a large 5-inch-wide head, crafted of steel. But thanks to the hollow aluminum handle, the masher doesn't feel that heavy in the hand. Cleanup is a breeze (the masher is dishwasher-safe), and a seven-year warranty is included. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• Commercial-quality masher with 5-inch-wide head
• Made of steel, with hollow aluminum handle
• Rigid, durable
• Dishwasher-safe
• 7-year warranty against defects

Reviews (1)

Heavy-Duty Masher
The Best (Manufacturer's Inc.) 11-inch Masher with Metal Handle is on my essential list of kitchen utensils. This masher is very heavy-duty and large. I boil peeled and quartered largerusset potatoes for about 15-20 minutes in either my 5-quart or my 8-quart Calphalon hard-anodized aluminum pot, drain off the water, add some warmed milk, sweet butter, sea salt, white pepper, and then mash them. I like lumpy mashed potatoes, so I mash them for a short time. I use an up-and-down, twisting motion with the masher. If you want creamier mashed potatoes, simply add more warmed milk and mash them longer. Spoon out your mashed potatoes into a serving bowl, and soak the masher with your pot so clean-up will be easy. Highly recommended! ... Read more

Asin: B00004YQUC

OXO SteeL 58991 8-Inch Strainer
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list price: $24.99 -- our price: $19.99
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This strainer has a fine grid mesh for draining the excess liquid from just about any food, including fruits, vegetables, and pasta. Its wide stainless-steel brim and loop make it easy for the strainer to rest on almost any bowl or pot, and its double-rod construction makes the strainer extra-sturdy. The large, comfortable handle is made of brushed stainless steel with rubber fins for comfort and will remain cool to the touch. It's also nonslip under wet or dry conditions. And the large hanging hole in the handle makes storage easy. Like all Oxo products, this tool is dishwasher-safe. --Laurie Notaro ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe
• Brushed stainless-steel handle has flexible rubber fins for comfort
• Fine grid mesh for straining
• Wide brim and loop to rest on bowl or pot
• Sturdy, double-rod, stainless-steel construction

Reviews (2)

Be carefull I broke two allready
This product is junk.I like most oxo products but this one is poorly designed.The hadle is spot welded and can not hold any weight.My second one broke after shaking the remains of a stock out.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!

Strainer is a Kitchen Essential
Strainers are kitchen utensils that one needs at inopportune times. At the last minute, when I am hurrying to get all my dishes finished at the same time, I might put forget to add hot liquid to flour or cornstarch, for thickening, and instead add the dry ingredient directly to the gravy or sauce. Then I end up with a lumpy mess unless I have a strainer (or cheesecloth) on hand. This OXO strainer is 8 inches across, so it is large enough to strain a pan of gravy without overflowing. The mesh is a fine gauge, so the gravy will end up smooth. ... Read more

Asin: B00004OCMO

Polder Preprogrammed Cooking Thermometer
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list price: $29.99 -- our price: $24.88
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No longer guess about whether beef or poultry has reached the correct internal temperature--your meats will be deliciously tender and juicy with this preprogrammable timer. Insert the 7-inch probe and select the preferred temperature setting (rare, medium, well done) for beef, lamb, veal, pork, turkey, chicken, and one custom setting. Curious to know the progress? The large LCD readout on the magnetized display presents internal temperature continuously during cooking. The loud five-minute alarm gives you plenty of time to respond. --Madeleine Miller ... Read more

Features

• AAA battery included
• Digital thermometer with 43-inch long wire and probe
• Pre-settable temperature alarm
• Plastic with stainless-steel probe
• Hand washable

Reviews (42)

Good for Candy-making
I use this thermometer for making candy as well as cooking meat, and it works really well.There is a clip to attach it to the pan while you cook.No more wondering whether you're at the "soft-ball" stage yet or not.I love it for oatmeal no-bake cookies.

The thermometer is only as good as the probe.
I purchased this product 4 years ago and have replaced the probe three times for about $7 each. The latest probe just malfunctioned.I really loved it at first...perfectly roasted chickens,loin roasts, and turkeys.Oddly enough, the thermometer works great but the probe itself isn't designed to handle much time in the oven.If you like to roast your chickens in a hot 400 degree oven ,the probe will eventually stop working or will become completely unreliable.Even at lower temperatures, the heat finally takes its' toll...it just takes longer for it to happen.One would think that something designed to be left in the oven would be able to take the heat.I will buy yet another probe because when this thing is working, it is great.That is worth $7 a year for me....but not for everyone.Per another reviewers advice, I am calling Polder.

LCD Screen Failed - junk
The idea is good - nice to have an alarm and a thin remote wire that allows the oven door to be kept shut.
HOWEVER, After using this product half a dozen times over the course of a year or so, the LCD screen failed.For a while I could sort of guess at the temp based on the remaining segments of the numbers, but finally tossed it in the garbage yesterday.This is not acceptable.There are plenty of other options.No more Polder products for me. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S4TZ
Subjects:  1. Instant-Read Thermometers    2. Meat Thermometers   

Catskill Craftsmen Grandma's Turkey Wood Cutting Board with Feet & Graphics
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-- our price: $21.99
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This cutting board is the ideal gift for someone who has never made a turkey--perhaps your son or daughter who's preparing Thanksgiving for the first time away from home. Or maybe it's a well-meaning but culinary-challenged friend. Maybe it's you! This sturdy, hardwood maple turkey board has long-lasting, wood-burned text and illustrations on it, provides insight into each step of the process. From preliminary advice, "Send Grandpa hunting! (Buy a backup bird)," through roasting temperatures and carving tips, to leftover recipes, this turkey board is all that's needed for a wonderful roast turkey (though the turkey itself is not included). --Julija Gelazis ... Read more

Features

• Drip-catching trough around edges
• 20-by-15-1/2-inch oval cutting board
• Durable hardwood construction
• Natural finish
• Wood-burned with "Grandma's" turkey tips

Reviews (1)

Grandma Cooks the Best
I over heard My son who is 24 recently tell his girl friend to go watch and learn how his mother cooks Thanksgiving Dinner.
I thought of how he loves my Turkey Dinner, but always hated the mess of cleaning up the dishes.

I always had the problem of what to serve the Turkey on.

Well here it is. A wooden board instead of a glass or plastic plate. I love the real wood and the the drip area to catch the mess.It will last forever and be an Heirloom to pass down to my new daughter-in-law,after she learns how to cook. Thank you for this wonderful Catskill Craftsmen Grandma's Turkey Wood Cutting Board. ... Read more

Asin: B00004RIXG
Subjects:  1. Thanksgiving    2. Cutting Boards    3. Wood    4. (Wooden)   

OXO Good Grips 38581 Basting Brush
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Kitchen
list price: $7.99 -- our price: $5.99
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Puny basting brushes expose skin to heat, so this 12-inch brush will be a revelation to anyone who's come away from the grill or oven with a blistered hand. It has the familiar Oxo Good Grips rubber handle that won't slip when it's wet or oily, and a hole in the handle facilitates hanging on a hook or peg. The basting brush has long-lasting natural boar bristles. Best of all, the angled head not only makes it easier to lay down an even coat of sauce or pan juices but also allows you to place the brush on a counter without the head leaving a smear behind. This basting brush is dishwasher safe. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher-safe
• Angled head allows user to easily reach around large bird or roast
• Handle shape keeps bristles off counter
• Natural boar bristles for thorough basting
• Soft handle offers comfortable grip

Reviews (8)

Best Thanksgiving ever, thanks to OXO
When the clan rolled in to Chez Snerdley for Thanksgiving 2003, I had no worries about serving them a prize Turkey.Why?Because I had coated that thing with my secret recipe baste.But that's not the whole story, because that baste would have never gone on as smoothly or evenly without this gem of a basting brush.Because of this Good Grips item, I was free to focus on my other priorities: green bean casserole and Jell-o salad (the latter of which gave 2 relatives food poisoning, unfortunately).

Thanks to OXO for making such a quality product!Everyone's already asking me for my baste recipe - I'll just tell them to talk to the brush!

It leaves more bristles than marinade
Run, do not walk, away from this brush.I don't know what type of glue they used to hold the bristles in but it must be the Post-It Note glue.

A lapse for Oxo
Usually Oxo products are terrific, but this one is awful. The bristles come out of the brush (and into your food). Avoid it. ... Read more

Asin: B00004OCLU
Subjects:  1. Cooking Utensils    2. Basters    3. Turkey Basters    4. Basting   

Pedrini Roasting Tool Set
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list price: $39.99
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This set of three tools comes in handy at Thanksgiving or any other time the kitchen fills with the aroma of roasting poultry, meat, or seafood. Made in Italy, all three tools are substantial and of high-quality. The 13-1/4-inch, self-locking tongs are made of thick, 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish, and the handles have rubber inserts for a firm grip even when greasy or wet. The bulb baster holds a full ounce (28 ml) of broth or sauce and is calibrated in both standard and metric measurements. Made of tough plastic with a rubber bulb, it is virtually unbreakable and dishwasher-safe. The big gravy separator is made of Lexan--a clear, tough plastic--and is calibrated in cups and milliliters. These tools carry a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty against defects
• Set equips kitchen for handling roasted poultry, meat, seafood
• Set consists of stainless-steel tongs, bulb baster, 5-cup gravy separator
• Tools are substantial, high-quality
• Plastic/rubber baster virtually unbreakable and dishwasher-safe

Reviews (3)

The price is right
I picked these up in a friday sale and its a great value for all 3 tools. I would have paid more for the tongs alone in a regular store. The tongs are solid, have a locking clasp and are dishwasher safe. The separator and baster are made of heavy duty plastic.

WONDERFUL!
A big fan of Pedrini products, even I was pleasantly surprised by the size, quality and craftsmanship of these tools! The tongs alone are worth purchasing this set for. And while many people only think of using a baster and a gravy separator around Thanksgiving, these tools are indispensable all through the year. Use the baster to remove extra liquid from your crock-pot dishes and stews, then reduce/thicken it in a saucepan before returning it to the pot. The gravy separator makes an excellent dispenser for pancake and crepe batter - very easy to control. An excellent set.

Turkey Lover
I just love the Italians and their products.This roasting set is wonderful.The gravy sep. is heavy weight and works well.The baster is acrylic and unbreakable and the tongs look as good as they work. ... Read more

Asin: B00005KC6O
Subjects:  1. Basting Sets    2. Cooking Utensils    3. Basters    4. Turkey Basters    5. Basting    6. Tongs   

Wüsthof Classic 6-Inch Straight Fork
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen (31 July, 2001)
list price: $110.00 -- our price: $87.99
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Anyone confronting a cooking roast that needs to be turned knows the value of a good kitchen fork. This model is long and has extremely pointy tines that pinion the largest roasts securely and can lift a whole fowl without bending. The fork's hefty strength and excellent balance ensure a lifetime of use.

Part of the Classic series, this fork represents two centuries of unexcelled Wüsthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it's hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength and efficiency. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, this fork brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance use to its owners. --Arthur Boehm ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime guarantee
• Long, very strong two-tine fork ideal for lifting and turning meats
• Individually forged, high-carbon stainless steel
• Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
• Dishwasher safe

Reviews (3)

Sorry, Wusthof
When it comes to knives, I am an unabashed Wusthof fan. When we get to carving forks, however, there is a problem. This is a beautiful, superbly-made fork that will ably perform any conceivable task. However, Calphalon makes one that is every bit as functional for about one-fifth the price. This is when I must sadly say, "Sorry, Wusthof, but no can do.".

It could have been 5 stars
I was given one of these forks as a gift. It is a fabulous fork. The reason I gave it only three stars is that I recently bought a Calphalon knife set, and it came with a fork that is in every way the equal to this fork, yet even as an open stock item, costs a fraction of the price. If you must have the name, buy it. On the other hand if you want the best quality, and value your money.... there are alternatives.

Wüsthof Carving Fork
As a longtime Wüsthof-Trident collector, I've acquired both their Classic Straight Forks and their Classic Curved Forks. I use a curved fork for turning pot roast that is being cooked in a Dutch oven, as well as for lifting roasted meat, game, and poultry from a roasting pan onto a carving board. I use this straight fork (also called a bayonet fork or chef's fork) for carving roasted meats, game, and poultry. I also use a tine of this straight fork to pierce roasts for checking the color of their juices as a test for doneness.This fork is made to the same specifications as the Classic line of Wüsthof knives - it has full tang construction, meaning that it's forged from a single blank of high-carbon, no stain steel, and it has the traditional triple-riveted design. The handle of the straight fork feels balanced in my hand as I use it to pinion the roast to my carving board for carving and also maneuver it in tandem with my carving knife to detach, lift, and plate slices of meat with ease. The tines of this 6-inch fork are 4.5 inches long. Wüsthof makes an 8-inch straight fork, too. Both of these straight forks can do double duty as sauté forks. I hand wash and dry all my Wüsthof forks and knives, but the manufacturer states you can wash this fork in the automatic dishwasher. ... Read more

Asin: B00005MEGU
Subjects:  1. Kitchen Knives    2. Cutlery    3. (Wustof)    4. (Wusthoff)    5. (Wustoff)    6. Knives    7. (Knife)    8. (Carve)    9. Meat & Carving Forks   

Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen (31 July, 2001)
list price: $102.00 -- our price: $79.99
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Editorial Review

To slice meats neatly and with ease, carving knives must have thin, narrow blades with flexible tips for negotiating a roast's bones. These qualities plus the 8-inch length of this fine slicer make it ideal for carving the largest cuts of meat and poultry. The pointed end aids in cutting and detaching slices as you work.

Part of the Classic series, this knife represents two centuries of unexcelled Wüsthof craftsmanship. Like other cutlery in the series, it's hand-forged from a single piece of stainless steel for maximum strength; the hand-polished blade is exactingly calibrated to be hard enough to resist dulling yet soft enough to take a keen edge when it's honed or sharpened. Dishwasher-safe and with a traditionally shaped, ergonomically designed handle that is triple-riveted for durability, this knife brings a guaranteed lifetime of low-maintenance cutting to its owners. --Arthur Boehm ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime guarantee
• Thin, narrow 8-inch blade with pointed tip ideal for meat and poultry carving
• Forged high-carbon stainless steel blade, hand-honed for razor-like sharpness
• Traditional-style composition handle is triple-riveted for strength and permanence
• Dishwasher safe

Reviews (4)

Blunt instrument
This is how my 16-year old son describes his maternal grandmother's cutlery (I'm divorced). After this past St. Patrick's day, after he struggled with carving her famous shoe-leather corned beef, I showed him how to carve a properly-cooked one with my trusty Wusthof. He carved one perfect slice, turned to me, and said, "no fair". I took pity on him and got him one for himself. The food at Grandma's isn't any better but at least the slices are nice and pretty.
I guess my point is that if a kid who's pressed into carving a roast can notice a profound difference, it's a pretty sure bet you will too. It's not cheap, but it's money well spent.

Excellent Carving Knife
As a longtime knife collector, I've amassed a large assortment of knives, including over 40 from the Wüsthof-Trident Classic line. I own a few carving sets and an electric carving knife, but this Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Carving Knife is my old stand-by for carving roasted meats, poultry, and game. The reason I prefer this carving knife over all others is that it holds its sharpened edge beautifully, and it has the perfect heft and balance for my hand. For specialty carving and slicing needs, however, I do use my Classic knives with the Küllenschliff edges, such as the ham, salmon, and roast beef slicers. When carving, I pinion the roast on the carving board with my straight carving fork, then slice alongside it, and use the knife tip to carve around bones and lift off the carved meat slices. I've found that this carving knife is ideal for all general purpose carving. It's very easy to keep it well sharpened by using Washita Arkansas whetstones and honing oil or by using a Chef's Choice 3-Stage Diamond Hone Professional Sharpener. Before each use, I always hone it with a honing steel. I hand wash and dry it, as I do with all my Wüsthof knives, and keep it stored in a wooden block.

Good Knife, But Do You Need It?
There are really two main competitors in the high-end mainstream kitchen knife market:Henckels and Wusthof.Those who have used both usually have a preference.My preference (and therefore bias you should know about) is for the Wusthofs.

The Wusthof Classic line is the more conservative counterpart to the Grand Prix line.The only difference, however, is the handle style.I personally prefer the Grand Prix, but this is an issue of personal preference.The balance and grip of these knives are as close to perfect as I have found.For those wondering what benefits a higher priced knife provides, one benefit is that the blade (or tang) is one piece all the way through the handle.This makes the blade much stronger, and less likely to snap.

This particular model, the 8 inch carving knife, is a good knife, but I find its uses to be few.For chopping, the chef's knife or utility knife are more useful.This knife is too long and thin for chopping; its balance isn't right.Therefore, this knife is really limited to carving meats.For most cooks, this is an expensive knife fora rare job.If you are completing your collection, I recommend this knife.If you are starting a collection and looking for an all-purpose knife, I would recommend the 8 inch chef's knife or the 4 ½ inch utility knife. ... Read more

Asin: B00005MEH0
Subjects:  1. Kitchen Knives    2. Cutlery    3. (Wustof)    4. (Wusthoff)    5. (Wustoff)    6. Knives    7. (Knife)    8. (Carve)    9. Carving Knives   

Thanksgiving: Festive Recipes for the Holiday Table (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)
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Hardcover (01 October, 1997)
list price: $14.95
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Reviews (4)

thanksgiving book
This is a helpful book, especially if you haven't "done" thanksgiving before. A great primer for everything you need to know (how to make stock) and a glossery of terms in the back plus lots of great recipes.

The Unexperienced's Secret Weapon for Thanksgiving Cooking
I am writing this the day after Thanksgiving. The first Thanksgiving for which I was entirely responsible myself. I don't cook, I'm the "order takeout" type of person. So you can imagine the jitters I had when facing the challenge of what to cook for the first Thanksgiving at my house.

Thankfully, Williams Sonoma's Thanksgiving recipe book saved the party. Not only saved it, but made it a huge success. The recipes were laughably easy and most of all very quick to make, yet everything I fixed had a definite festive touch - not your everyday homecooking at all. The book features beautiful color pictures of all dishes, along with the clearest of instructions for even the most unexperienced cook like me. There are plenty of recipes to chose from - from simple to more sophisticated, from traditional sweet potatoes and green beans to more unusual side dishes, but all are very manageable. However, not only side dishes are listed here. There are various turkey recipes to chose from, as well as desserts.

The book also addresses essentials like how to make turkey stock, gravy and cranberry sauce (I highly recommend the one with ginger and fresh grapefruit juice/zest!) and comes complete with recommendations for different menu courses from simple to elegant. Of course, there is also a section on recommended cooking and serving tools.

My summary: I have no experience whatsoever with cooking, but everything I made yesterday tasted simply delicious. Thanks, Williams Sonoma! I might be a chef after all!!! Now, if I could just decide whether my favorite were the yams with pecan nut topping, or the sauteed corn with chipotle peppers. Or maybe the Brussels sprouts with orange zest and hazelnuts, but who could forget the green bean salad with the caramelized onions and goat cheese...

Family Tradition
This book has become our family tradition for Thanksgiving. We like a traditional meal, and this book has all the foods we want to prepare with nice variations. Every year we pull it off the shelf and select recipes for the year. Along with plenty of recipes to choose from, it has all the vital information you need for Thanksgiving in a nice compact form. Turkey roasting times, carving instructions, checklists, and timing guides are all included. It is convienent to have all of the recipes in one book. Each year we cook some of the same recipes and we try a couple of new things. Every recipe has produced excellent results. Our favorites from year to year are the shrimp grapefruit cocktail, the sausage, chestnut and apple dressing, and the caramel nut tart. You will find everything you need from the turkey, to the cranberry sauce, to the sweet potatoes, to the pumpkin pie. ... Read more

Isbn: 0783503245
Sales Rank: 706521
Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Holiday - General    4. Thanksgiving cookery   

Mikasa has been around since 1948 and knows how to set a classy table. This white oval stoneware serving platter is one of those timeless pieces you'll want around for both everyday use and entertaining. The classic Italian design of simple lines edged with scroll leaves is beautiful and subtle--its strength is its understated elegance. Happily, the platter is sturdy enough to stand up to daily use by the family, whether as a cookie tray or to hold your spicy chicken wings. The stoneware goes from the oven or microwave to the table and then to the dishwasher. This large platter is 15 inches long and almost 12 inches wide. --Doree Armstrong ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher safe
• Oval stoneware serving platter for casual or formal dining
• Classic white Italian design of simple lines edged with scroll leaves
• Platter measures 15 inches long by 12 inches wide
• Safe for the oven or microwave

Asin: B00004YNYD
Subjects:  1. Serveware    2. (Serve Ware)    3. Serving    4. Trays & Platters   

Perfect for holiday roasted-meat entrées, this platter is large enough to meet the needs of most families without being too unwieldy. It's easily big enough for a roast chicken, a small-to-medium turkey, or a pot roast and surrounding vegetables. The plain white edges are just waiting for personal garnishing touches--let the food be the focus! This platter is safe to use in the oven and to wash in the dishwasher; it can even be used in the microwave, although it may be too large for smaller microwave ovens. Made of thick porcelain, this is a serving dish suitable for occasions from everyday to black-tie formal. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Features

• Thick porcelain construction
• Serving platter sized for medium turkeys or large meat roasts
• Microwave-, dishwasher-, and oven-safe
• Slightly sloped edges prevent juice spills
• Measures 16 by 11 inches

Asin: B00004S4VX
Subjects:  1. Serveware    2. (Serve Ware)    3. Serving    4. Trays & Platters