Chilling Recipes

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

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    Miniature Peanut Butter Treats

    26 reviews

    This recipe is one of my family's favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have...


    Orange Buttermilk Gelatin Salad Mold

    5 reviews

    A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church...


    Dutch Treats

    2 reviews

    I was born and raised in Holland, where we used almond paste quite often in our baking. I created this...


    Golden Summer Peach Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    Because peaches and tomatoes are in season at the same time, I like to blend them into a cool, delicious...


    Peppermint Fudge

    10 reviews

    Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct...


    White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies

    2 reviews

    Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an...


    Special Chocolate Treats

    2 reviews

    I serve these lovely cookies to guests. They freeze well. —Walter Max, Wabasha, Minnesota


    Tomato Juice Cocktail

    3 reviews

    This recipe came from my mother-in-law and many say it’s the best tomato juice they’ve ever tasted. It has a...

    Applesauce Gelatin Squares

    11 reviews

    "I make this attractive soft-set salad during the holidays and garnish it with ranch dressing that's tinted green," relates Judy...


    Pfeffernuesse

    2 reviews

    These mild spice cookies, perfect for dunking, come from an old family recipe. The dough sits overnight to let the...


    Chocolate Macadamia Meltaways

    2 reviews

    I came up with this recipe by accident one day when I wanted to make some cookies. I decided to...


    Marshmallow Fudge

    29 reviews

    You'll find it nearly impossible to resist this rich chocolate delight. It's chock-full of marshmallows and graham crackers—and no one...


    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

    3 reviews

    I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...


    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    2 reviews

    Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


    Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer

    2 reviews

    Folks with a rhubarb plant or two will love this recipe. It's a nice change from the usual lemonade—we enjoy...


    Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have...


    Sparkling Fruit Salad

    7 reviews

    Pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, strawberries and grapes are treated to a dressing of wine and sparkling club soda in this...

    Glazed Pfeffernuesse

    5 reviews

    Our version of the classic German cookie is nice to have on hand throughout the holiday season. They stay fresh—and...


    Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana


    Poinsettia Pinwheel Cookies

    5 reviews

    I must make 30 different kinds of cookies during the Christmas season—many to give away as gifts. Judging from the...


    Red-White-and-Blue Berry Delight

    2 reviews

    Loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries, this luscious JELL-O is perfect for any Fourth of July celebration! —Constance Fennell, Grand...


    Sweet and Salty Chocolate Reindeer

    4 reviews

    You can enlist little hands to help position the antlers, eyes and noses on these adorable, crisp reindeer cookies. —Pat...


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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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    Pecan Pie Bars

    58 reviews

    These pecan pie bars are rich and delicious - just like pecan pie! They're perfect for taking to potlucks and...


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    Shortcut Tres Leches Cake

    32 reviews

    My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...


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    Southern Cornbread Salad

    18 reviews

    To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...


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    Creamy Strawberry Crepes

    7 reviews

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


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    Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream

    20 reviews

    This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice...


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    Garlic Tomato Bruschetta

    16 reviews

    I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a great...