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 might have jingled right on by during the holiday hullabaloo.

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

SWEET

Classic English toffee from your kitchen

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

It's not the holidays without...befana cookies

How to make ice cream ... with snow!

Tips for gluten-free cookies

SIPS

Brews for a hoppy holiday

Great cocktails for crowds - spiced cider, winterized whiskey lemonade and bubbles

Hard ciders to serve with the feast

Holiday cocktail smackdown: Kristy's candy cane cocktail vs Brandon's snow day drink

It's the most wonderful time for a beer

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.