GH Institute Tests: Thanksgiving Kitchen Gadgets

Preparing the Thanksgiving Day meal is a lot of work. That's why the Good Housekeeping Institute food pros searched for new time-saving cooking gadgets. Here are a few you'll be thankful for this year:

Handy Disposable Brewing and Infusion Bags by Hiroko's Kitchen. When you're making soup, put your loose herbs in these pouches. That way, you won't have to go through the stock and pick out all of the herbs. The Good Housekeeping Institute found that the bag remained intact even over a two-hour cooking time. $5.95 for 30 bags; (212) 727-3085

Oxo Good Grips "I-series" Potato Masher. The masher's horizontal handle gives you leverage when you're crushing those spuds. It's coated with silicone, which is great because you can do the mashing in a nonstick pan without worrying that you'll scratch it. $14.99; (800) 545-4411

Progressive International Poultry Stuffing Bag. Just put your stuffing in this bag and bake it in the bird. When you're ready to eat, pull the bag out. No stuffing will get lost inside the cavity of the turkey. $2.99; (800) 777-1877

Wusthof Super Slicer. This knife has the control and flexibility of a top-of-the-line forged knife, as well as a wavy edge that never needs sharpening. Plus, the blade is thin, so you can get close to the bone to carve off as much as possible. $90; (800) 289-9878