Chilling Recipes

Here’s how to use chilling recipes for make-ahead dishes, baked goods, marinades and more.

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    Grilled Watermelon Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    This is the perfect starter for a summer dinner or a lunch. It's cool and tangy with a whole lot...


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    Shrimp Kabobs

    3 reviews

    Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful shrimp kabobs.—Sharon Aweau, Kapolei, Hawaii


    Grilled Basil Chicken

    2 reviews

    This cinch of a marinade gives the chicken lots of Italian flavor. Serve the chicken with a tossed green salad...


    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Spareribs

    4 reviews

    I always keep this dry rub in a shaker on my shelf so I have it ready to use in...


    Apricot Chicken Drumsticks

    10 reviews

    During the summer months, you can find my family gathered around the grill enjoying delicious dishes like this chicken recipe....


    Sesame Steaks

    8 reviews

    There's enough flavor in these steaks to allow the side dish to be simple. So consider serving them with baked...


    Chicken Caesar Pitas

    1 review

    Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat...


    Sirloin with Blue Cheese Butter

    3 reviews

    Few meats are as mouthwatering as a juicy, grilled steak. And when you top a tender sirloin with a savory...

    Easy Pink Lemonade Pie

    5 reviews

    I love bringing something sweet to a potluck, but I don’t like spending all day in the kitchen. Saltine crust...


    Grandma’s Raspberry Rugelach

    2 reviews

    I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient...


    Chocolate S’mores Tart

    3 reviews

    I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...


    Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

    9 reviews

    If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...


    Quick & Easy Gumdrops

    6 reviews

    These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...


    Tart & Tangy Lemon Tart

    3 reviews

    Our family adores lemon desserts. I often make this citrus tart for brunch. For extra special events, I bake it...


    Bananas Foster French Toast

    28 reviews

    Mmm…bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine...


    Aunt Grace’s Eggnog

    When I was growing up, I couldn't get enough of the nonalcoholic eggnog my aunt always prepared for us kids....


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    Incredible Coconut Cake

    102 reviews

    I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...

    Florida Citrus Meringue Pie

    13 reviews

    Why limit a fantastic dessert to just one kind of citrus fruit? Thanks to orange and lemon, this lovely pie...


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    Marinated Mozzarella

    24 reviews

    I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made...


    Cream Cheese Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This cheesecake ice cream is hands-down the best homemade ice cream I've ever eaten.—Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana


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    Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert

    48 reviews

    Here's a fun layered dessert that will appeal to all ages. If you want it even nuttier, you can use...


    Fruity Rum Punch

    3 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...


    Pretzel Gelatin Dessert

    28 reviews

    This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...

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    Creamy Strawberry Crepes

    10 reviews

    Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut


    Ribbon Pudding Pie

    20 reviews

    Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes...


    Coffee Chip Cookies

    3 reviews

    "My daughter loves the subtle coffee flavor in these soft cookies," says Maurane Ramsey of Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Now that...


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    French Toast Casserole

    84 reviews

    Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make this breakfast favorite. Since...


    Butter Meltaways

    18 reviews

    Beech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, "Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla...


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    Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee

    14 reviews

    I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find...