Tovolo Standz is the latest of several kitchen gadgets to hit the market recently. What’s neat and practical about these tools is the ergonomic soft-grip handle with a flat 1-1/2″ base, which allows the tools to stand up on the counter. You can order all 22 pieces, although I can’t imagine having all of those gadgets sitting on my counter. I’d be more apt to buy the potato peeler and the basting brush, since both tend to get buried in my drawer.

Use these servers to keep dips, veggies, and shrimp cooler and fresher for hours, thanks to the double-walled insulated tray. If you like the sleek style of stainless steel, check out the hot/cold serving tray. I found these pieces at SkyMall, but you might be able to find something comparable elsewhere.

Perhaps the hardest part about cooking a Thanksgiving dinner is coordinating the cooking time of each dish so that everything remains hot enough to serve at the same time. This multi-tier oven rack from Sur La Table may help. This rack holds up to three levels of heavy casserole dishes. Assembly is required. Hand-washing recommended.