This Week on the Show

Two of our favorite bakers are in the kitchen with Christmas cookies: Gail Simmons from "Top Chef" is making Lemon Dream Cookies, and Rachael's sister, Maria, serves up her Rosemary Gingersnaps. (Whenever Rach brings them to a party, people think she made them. Shh!) Plus, have a merry little Christmas fix-mas with "The Great Christmas Light Fight" co-hosts Taniya Nayak and Carter Oosterhouse, who have easy fixes for everything from burnt Christmas lights to broken ornaments. Then, Patricia Heaton shares her must-have carry-on essentials when traveling. And Rachael's making Pasta with Sausage Ragu!

Christmas is one week away, and Rachael's revealing her go-to gifts for friends and family this holiday season! Then, Sarah Michelle Gellar stops by to share hers, too, and she's cooking up Gingerbread Latte Cookies! And our pal, 10-year-old YouTube sensation Audrey Nethery, is back in the kitchen as Sarah Michelle's sous chef. Plus, Dylan Silver, host of HGTV's "You Wish You Lived Here" on Snapchat demonstrates three easy DIY gifts, including personalized tile coasters you can make in just a few minutes. And Rach cooks up steak and eggs you can serve for brunch, lunch or dinner!

"Mary Poppins Returns" hits theaters tonight, and we've got one of the stars at our kitchen table – Emily Mortimer! (And she's dishing on why acting wasn't really required for the role.) Then, top NYC wedding planner Jove Meyer shares his tips and tricks for wowing your guests this holiday season — like using your leftover wrapping paper to create a present wall! And, we're counting down the top stories of 2018 with "People" magazine – everything from the royal wedding to "A Star is Born." Plus, Rach helps one viewer pay it forward with Broadway tickets for a deserving family and serves up a new spin on a frittata!

The holidays are in full swing, and that means it's time to brush up on your gift-wrapping skills — and we've got an expert showing you everything from wrapping inspired by the British royals to how to wrap a vacuum. Then, Chef Ronnie Woo serves up two pumpkin pie recipes for experts or beginners, and three doctors have your go-to guide for navigating holiday health hazards. Plus, Rach serves up a new pork supper — Pork Katsu Kiev!

We've got the top holiday tips of all time from some of our favorite pros! "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro has a DIY Santa cake and organizing pro Peter Walsh has double-duty hacks for storing your décor. Then, gift-wrapping guru Alton DuLaney demonstrates how to wrap a present like a pizza. (Yes, a PIZZA.) Plus, we also highlight some of our favorite viewer tips, including how to make a cookie tray out of leftover peppermint candy! And Rachael’s serving up a holiday potato bar!