No kitchen is complete without a knife set! This Chicago Cutlery block from Bed Bath and Beyond comes with a high-carbon, stainless steel knife for your every need. Bonus for knife novices: the blades are labeled for each of their intended uses.

These minimalist Joseph Joseph cutting boards from Bloomingdale’s provide an aesthetically pleasing backdrop for any meal prep. The sleek boards are textured and have non-slip feet to help you keep everything in the right place.

Play like the pros and impress your dinner guests with this Le Creuset stoneware casserole dish. The lid doubles as a serving platter, making this versatile dish a no-brainer.

Your holiday baked goods are going to need a high-caliber cooling sheet to match. This chic Nordic Ware baking sheet is Wirecutter’s top pick and the cooling rack nestles into it, making this set perfect for roasts too. Our mouths are watering just at the thought!

Nothing helps you whip up a better baked good than an excellent stand mixer, and this one from KitchenAid is the crème de la crème. The 10-speed mixer includes a flat beater, wire whip, and dough hook for all your holiday baking ambitions.

Say farewell to broken cookies and cracked cakes, and wave hello to this gourmet kitchenware brand. With this nonstick bakeware from Target, you are guaranteed to enjoy every last crumb.

With this french press from StramperPress, you’ll never again serve dessert without a delicious coffee pairing to complement it. And thanks to the built-in hourglass timer, you’re guaranteed to impress with perfectly brewed coffee every time.

Toss out the skillets you’ve been using since college and level up with this essential pan from Equal Parts. Made with the home cook in mind, its smart design checks all the boxes — oven-safe, easy to clean, and toxin-free.

A slow cooker is crucial to effective multitasking year-round, but especially so during the holidays. Add your ingredients, set the timer, finish wrapping gifts, and let this All-Clad slow cooker do the heavy lifting.

One of the best parts of holiday cooking is the leftovers! Make sure your kitchen is fully prepped for day-after treats with these Rubbermaid food storage containers. After all, who doesn’t love a serving of stuffing with breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Get dinner out in record time with this Cuisinart food processor! Not only is it your best bet for making purees, it also comes with shredding and slicing discs to help you chop your veggies quicker than ever.

What if you could have your holiday feast, and feel relatively healthy afterwards? Invest in your health with this Ninja Air Fryer, which uses a fraction of the oil that is used in a traditional deep fryer.

Sparkling or still? Give your holiday guests the old razzle dazzle with this SodaStream sparkling water machine.