Just in case you still have eggnog to spike or plums to sugar before the gang arrives, consider us Santa's little helpers.
We're sharing our time-tested Christmas tips and recipes, as well as plenty from chefs, hospitality experts, celebrities, hosts and home cooks we love. Our goal – sending you into Christmas with a jolly smile on your face, and seeing you emerge on December 26 with your sanity intact.
Here are a few helpful holiday posts that may make your holiday bright.
SWEET
Classic English toffee from your kitchen
Harmony vis-à-vis black-and-white cookies
Christmas pudding made simple(ish)
Gingerbread in a snap
Homemade peppermint bark
Freshen up dessert with fresh ginger root
Spotted dick, clootie dumpling and other reasons to put beef fat in your holiday desserts
Pumpkin beyond the pie
Make perfect pie crust
A very vintage holiday: Welsh pork cake
How to make ice cream ... with snow!
Tips for gluten-free cookies
SAVORY
How to cook a country ham
Deep-fried indoor turkey – for science
A prime rib primer
Throwback recipe: Goose casserole
Spice up your holiday soiree with steamed gingered fish and lemongrass chardonnnay Clams
Brining, smoking, rubbing and spatchcocking your turkey
Cornbread dressing like Grandma used to make
Brilliant Brussels sprouts
Five (mac &) cheesy recipes
SIPS
Great cocktails for crowds - spiced cider, winterized whiskey lemonade and bubbles
Holiday cocktail smackdown: Kristy's candy cane cocktail vs Brandon's snow day drink
Basic hot toddies
Hot chocolate variations
Still in need of advice? Leave your question in the comments below and we'll do our best to get your sleigh back on track.
What, nothing about Spatchc0cking the turkey?
Millions of Americans will suffer this Christmas because of the Federal cuts and food stamp cuts. We had a community food drive to help those who would likely have nothing or very little. As some set and bless the thanks for their meals we pray 2014 the US will get lawmakers who give tax dollars to Americans in need.
vs. lawmakers who cut food stamps while personally getting millions in farm subsidies.
Aw, nothing like making a food blog political, especially on Christmas.
P.S. Not everyone benefits from food stamps, and not everyone agrees with it. Take it outside, or I guess plan to Occupy Eatocracy!