Kitchen gadgets to make Thanksgiving cooking easier

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Depending on whether you like to cook, Thanksgiving can either be a day to dread in the kitchen or a day to relish.

So to help out, Eyewitness News looked at some gadgets that can make your meal prep smoother with Meaghan Murphy from Good Housekeeping.

One of the most stressful things about prepping a the meal is timing.

"You have to get 10 things on the table hot, so don't fear the microwave," Murphy said. "Embrace the microwave."

Her favorite microwave, by Breville, runs at $300. You can even use it to nuke your own homemade cranberry sauce with a little sugar, some water and orange rind.

For the top of the line, Murphy loves the G.E. Profile Sensor Convection Microwave Oven, at $700. It bakes or microwaves anything.

"My favorite is the $99 Oster Extra Large Countertop Oven," she said. "It's lightweight, best value and easy to move if my neighbors need to borrow it."

For $29, the Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender does soup, or later, protein smoothies in a big glass.

Also for $29 is the ThermoWorks Thermopop Thermometer. You need one. Remember to cook your bird to 165 degrees.

"Those little pop-up thermometers that come with the bird don't pop till it hits 180 degrees," Murphy said. "Ensure that it's properly cooked."

After all, no one likes a dry bird.

And with the Cuisinart 9-Cup Food Processor at $149, you will cry with joy over never having to chop parsley or onions again.

And if you love a good mash, the KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer for $350 is really the best way to make fluffy mashed potatoes with perfect consistency.

Finally, guys will love the Cuisinart Electric Knife at $50. It's heaven not smashing the turkey you just spent five hours on. It's also great for slicing roast beef and tomatoes the rest of the year.

Good luck with the bird!