Chilling Recipes

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

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    Memaw’s Banana Pudding

    11 reviews

    Creamy and rich, this homemade banana pudding recipe is so easy. Layer it in a trifle bowl for a pretty...


    Pineapple Gelatin Salad

    3 reviews

    My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...


    Lime Gelatin Salad

    8 reviews

    I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or...


    Kiwi Lime Gelatin

    2 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen broke the mold when they came up with this bright green gem of a salad featuring kiwifruit,...


    Classic Texas Caviar

    9 reviews

    I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't...


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    Ambrosia Salad

    43 reviews

    Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia...


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    Southern Potato Salad

    40 reviews

    This potato salad with a Southern twist is perfect for a church supper or potluck. The pickles add an extra...


    Strawberry Gelato

    9 reviews

    You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey....

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    Overnight Oatmeal

    6 reviews

    Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...


    Asparagus and Ham Strata

    2 reviews

    For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    16 reviews

    This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


    Pomegranate Martini

    2 reviews

    Ring in the holidays with this crimson creation that sparkles with holiday cheer. The pomegranate martini is a smooth delight...


    Pineapple Orange Cake

    109 reviews

    This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years...


    Fruity Sangria

    1 review

    Your party will get off to a great start when you welcome guests with glasses of this fruit-studded sangria. Our...


    Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

    12 reviews

    My mother-in-law gave me this homemade blue cheese dressing over 30 years ago. It’s a delicious salad dressing, but we...

    White Sangria

    11 reviews

    Fruity, sweet and party-pretty, this light, refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen goes together in minutes. And guests will find...


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    Blueberry Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    65 reviews

    This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate...


    Overnight Rolls

    7 reviews

    I'm pleased to share the recipe for these light and tender rolls, which I've made for 25 years. I once...


    Orange Appeal

    2 reviews

    Oranges add color and great taste to winter meals! This dish looks very bright and appealing served in a glass...


    Chocolate Malt Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts—and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...

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    Sausage and Egg Casserole

    93 reviews

    For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I...


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    Balsamic Green Bean Salad

    62 reviews

    Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...


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    Blueberry French Toast

    82 reviews

    A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...


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    Layered Turtle Cheesecake

    134 reviews

    After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone...


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    Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

    115 reviews

    I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with...


    Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares

    25 reviews

    Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized delights! The party favorites are perfect for the holidays. —Esther Neustaeter, La Crete,...