The Wirecutter Show

Thanksgiving is (almost) here, and this week Wirecutter experts share their best last-minute tips to make your holiday a success. Guests: Wirecutter staffers Hannah Morrill, Rose Lorre, Lee Neikirk, Lauren Dragan, Ellen Airhart, James Austin, Phil Ryan, Michael Sullivan, Ben Frumin Products we recommend: Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive OilTaza Mexican-Style Chocolate SamplerTony’s Chocolonely Super Milk BundleBananagramsTide PenKorky 99-4A Max Performance PlungerPodcasts that are great for familiesWow in the worldBrains OnOnce Upon a BeatRadiolab for Kids 99% Invisible The Good WhaleAudiobooks for familiesMouse and the MotorcycleMontgomery Bonbon: Murder at the MuseumWebsite recommendation for learning new card gamesPagat Additional Reading: Taking better iPhone photos The Best Fake Christmas TreeRose Lorre's article about what to bring to Thanksgiving as a guest   We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

Few ingredients are as loved (and villainized) as butter. We discuss how to pick a great butter, and the best ones for eating, cooking, and baking.  Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Lesley Stockton Additional Reading: The 7 Best Butters of 2024The Best Vegan ButterProducts We Recommend: Kerrygold Salted ButterIsigny Ste Mère Salted ButterFinlandia Imported Salted Butter BarKirkland Signature Grass-Fed Butter SaltedKirkland Signature Butter Unsalted   We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

NYT’s Sam Sifton and Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton reveal their pro tips for Thanksgiving success—from menu planning and hosting to the essential kitchen gear.Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Lesley Stockton and assistant managing editor of The New York Times Sam SiftonAdditional Reading: Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam SiftonThe Best Roasting PanThe Best Instant Read ThermometerThe Best Chef’s KnifeThe Best Gas GrillsThe Best Gas Grill Tools  Products We Recommend: The best chef’s knife: Mac MTH-80The best instant-read thermometer: ThermoWorks ThermoPop 2  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

Making dinner every night can be a challenge. This week, we talk with Emily Weinstein, of New York Times Cooking, about how to overcome the monotony. Additional Reading: Easy Weeknight Dinners 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein and New York Times CookingWhen You Love To Cook But Also Have a Kid, Embrace the MicrowaveThe Best Sheet PansThe Best Air Fryer Best Electric Pressure CookerBest Slow Cooker  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Follow us on instagram @wirecutter Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast