Shop these food blogger-approved tools to prep, cook and store Thanksgiving dinner with ease

Preparation is the ultimate key to success when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner and good prep starts with having the right tools.

"GMA" asked a handful of culinary pros which must-have items are on their counters for Turkey Day to help home cooks ensure a recipe for success.

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Prep and cooking

Roasting pan with v rack

Christine Cole, hospitality guru, chef and founder of Flawless Life, shared her No. 1 Turkey Day essential: a sturdy roasting pan with a removable rack.

"We're dealing with a very heavy bird and the last thing I want to see is to have it slip out of your hands because the structure of the pan is slipping around on you," she said of her preference for a solid pan over a disposable single-use foil option.

Heavy-duty aluminum foil

This will be a workhorse throughout the cooking process on Thanksgiving and can be used for everything from covering a pie crust or keeping food warm to protecting your bird's breast from over-browning.

Silicone baking mats

Lynn April of Fresh April Flours told "GMA" these are one of her must-have Thanksgiving essentials because they're "great for everything from sweets to veggies." She suggested having multiple on hand to use for the holiday that relies so heavily on the oven.

Ceramic pie plate

Another essential item for April: "More than one quality ceramic pie plate and pie shield."

For serving

Cooling racks

For bakers looking to try their hand at a homemade pie this Thanksgiving, April said "a tiered, stackable cooling rack system" is a must-have because it can "save so much counter space when you're trying to get multiple things done at once."

"Wilton has a great stackable system, which is what I personally have," she said.

Gravy separater

Steer clear of greasy gravy with this separating tool that Cole calls "fantastic" for keeping the fat and pan juices in their own place. The perforated strainer can filter out any solid bits as the fat rises to the top, which allows the flavorful liquids to collect in the pourer base.

Storage and aftermath

Vacuum sealed storage

When it comes to leftovers, Maxine Dubois of Cilantro Parsley recommends using the Zwilling Vacuum storage set. Maxine shared, "The set always keeps my leftovers super fresh. Everything stays five times fresher than regular Tupperware. An added bonus is that the set is microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. I love this one!"