Everything you need to host Thanksgiving

Plus: The best early Black Friday deals [Prep for Thanksgiving]( [A Thanksgiving spread.]( Sarah Kobos Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, our advice still stands: Don’t buy a kitchen’s worth of new gear or spend a fortune on fancy table settings you’ll rarely use. These [basic, practical tools]( [a classic chef’s knife]( to a [sturdy casserole dish]( help you make holiday classics with ease, and they will be handy year-round. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›]( [The best early Black Friday deals]( [A triptych of a watch, a drill, and a laptop. ]( Wirecutter Staff And if you like to really work ahead: Our team of expert deals hunters have already scoped out some standout [early Black Friday deals]( and some of our picks have never been lower. [More Thanksgiving essentials]( [A bed in a guest room.]( [How to host guests without a guest room]( No, you don’t need a dedicated overnight room. With [the right gear]( it’s easy to turn any space into a cozy oasis where your friends and family will be comfortable. [A row of tapered candles.]( [Tapered candles for the table]( Whether you want something simple and classic or modern and playful, [these dinner candles]( will instantly class up any spread. [A charcuterie spread and several glasses of wine. ]( [The best wine glasses]( The right glass can affect how you smell and taste wine. And it should inspire confidence as you swirl, sniff, and sip. [Here are the best glasses for your reds, whites, and rosés](. [Several pies on stands surrounded by kitchen equipment. ]( [The key to perfect pie]( Whether you fill your pie with crisp apples, pumpkin custard, or chocolate cream, [a great plate]( can help it look good and taste great. (Need some inspo? [These nine new recipes from NYT Cooking]( are sure to please.) [Plus: Two of our meat thermometer picks are on sale]( [A meat thermometer next to a roasted chicken. ]( Sarah Kobos Let this be the year you stop settling for dry, overcooked turkey. Our upgrade-pick meat thermometer—[currently down to $69]( the fastest and most accurate instant-read model [we’ve ever tested](. Alternatively, if you prefer a leave-in thermometer that makes it easy to keep an eye on your meat’s doneness as it’s cooking, the [ThermoWorks Dot is down to $32](. [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. 
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