Thanksgiving Dinner Resource Guide (Hosting, Side Dishes, & Cries For Help)

No one appreciates how much work goes into hosting a Thanksgiving gathering more than the host. Days of preparation, pressure in the moment, and the never-ending cleanup are just part of the obstacles. We're here to help.

Hosting For the First Time:  Thanks to the team at TheKitchn.com, here are a dozen essential tips for hosting Thanksgiving for the first time. (My favorite #11, Don't Forget To Shower.) Umm, WTF? Get the full list HERE.

10 Fast Thanksgiving Side Dishes:  Did you forget that you're responsible for bringing a side dish? Fear not. Our friends at FoodAndWine.com have ten quick and easy solutions to choose from that will leave you looking like a Turkey Day superstar. Get 'em HERE.

Hope you don't mind the side dish I'm bringing to Thanksgiving is several bottles of wine that I'm not sharing with anyone else.

The Butterball Hotline:  A Thanksgiving cook's secret for years, and 2015 is no exception. Have a turkey related question? Give the hardworking Butterball home economists a jingle at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372).

How To Fix Several Thanksgiving Disasters:  From lumpy gravy to soggy pie crust, the Food Network is here to help save your culinary reputation. Get the solutions to possible Turkey Day disasters HERE. (You're on your own if you run out of wine).