Count Down to Christmas- T'was 4 Weeks Before Christmas

Half ice cream, half mousse this delicious frozen dessert can be made well ahead of time. It will only take a few minutes to dust with cocoa and top with cranberries just before serving. Did you know in a Fine Cooking Poll Semifreddo won over ice cream and gelato for all its charms?

More than two dozen delicious gift ideas from your kitchen - from candy and cookies, to hot sauce, to easy preserves and even beef jerky!

Here is a collection of appetizers worthy of holiday entertaining that you can make ahead.  Who doesn't want to get a head of the game?  All of these recipes lend themselves to being made ahead and storing for a day or 2 or freezing and reheating.

These German Vanilla Crescents are aChristmas tradition. The almond and vanilla make these like shortbread on steroids!

From Madame Benoit herself - these meat pies are a timeless French Canadian Christmas tradition. You can bake them weeks ahead of time, freeze them and they reheat beautifully.

Chocolate 'Salami' may seem odd to North Americans but it is very common in Europe. No Bake, make ahead and I bet you can't stop at one slice!

Once you try this Classic Christmas Stollen you may never want store bought again! Using your bread machine on the dough cycle makes it easy to make! It makes 2 large or 4 regular size loaves. It will keep well wrapped in a cool place up to a week and freezes well for several weeks. Doesn't that make you want to get baking?