Stop panicking. It's only a holiday and it comes every year. Seriously. Put down the credit card, and don't worry about elbowing your way through a pile of sale sweaters. If there's one thing you know people like, it's food. So why not stay at home and make some edible gifts in your socks? Put on a winter-y mix of music and just cook your gifts. More

Q:  I love all the wonderful goodies that people make this year. However my sweet tooth has been satisfied. I am curious what are some favorite salty snacks that people make this time of year.

Sent by Jamie More

We've given you many ideas for homemade holiday gifts that will help you spread cheer without spending a ton. But this one doesn't even involve cooking (you know, if you're short on money and time). Buy an inexpensive bottle of wine, remove the label, and stencil it. More

Recipes in a jar - muffin mixes, cocoa mixes, soup mixes, and the like - are featuring big on our gift-giving list this year. They're perfect for teachers, neighbors, and co-workers, and they look beautiful wrapped with just a simple bow. These ideas from the Food Network sound especially tasty! More

Gift guides — are you tired of 'em yet? We love rounding up the best things for your kitchen, but we promise we're drawing near to the end of our holiday gifting. Here's just one more list of things that may be useful now or later: our picks for long-lasting, lifetime gifts. These are the big gifts, the ones that won't fit in a stocking (or a stocking-stuffer budget). But sometimes it's just right to give something that will last a long time. More

Given the choice of a big platter of cookies and treats, our hand naturally gravitates toward the ones with nuts and caramel in evidence. We can't help it! We love the combination of tender, slightly crunchy toasted nuts with gooey, sticky caramel. Which one of these tempting recipes do you think we should make this weekend? More

Once upon a time, we all sent paper invites through the mail when we wanted to invite friends and family to a party. Remember that?! These days, there are so many more options for getting the word out. We're curious - how do you invite people to parties? More

It's sharing time; gather round! We are curious about your favorite winter holiday recipes and treats. Gingerbread, sugar cookies, fruitcake, holiday ham and Christmas morning cinnamon rolls are part of our own food landscape this time of year. What about you? What are your family's favorite recipes? A special thumbrint cookie? Hanukkah latkes or doughnuts? Tell us all about your favorite holiday treat! More

When we get hungry while out shopping for gifts, we usually end up with an overpriced scone from Starbucks or something from the nearest drug store. Always unprepared! But we're trying to be proactive, which is why we've made a list of quick snacks that we can stash in a purse. As for that smoothie, above? One word: thermos. More

As more and more Americans enjoy wine, giving wine and wine related gifts has also grown in popularity. From the special gift to the fun stocking filler, here are some ideas that have caught my eye, including some special (and some not-so-expensive) bottles for last-minute hostess gifts. More