Chilling Recipes

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

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    Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad....


    Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

    1 review

    If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


    Green Flop Jell-O

    12 reviews

    Get ready for fluffy lemon-lime goodness. My family calls it "flop Jell-O" because most of the time a clear gelatin...


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    Grilled Pork Chops

    37 reviews

    Soaked in brine and rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, these grilled pork chops burst with flavor.


    Apple Chicken Salad

    1 review

    Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my...


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    Aunt Frances’ Lemonade

    37 reviews

    My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in...


    Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...


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    Baked Cranberry Pudding

    4 reviews

    This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look,...

    Baked Potato Salad

    13 reviews

    I was tired of the ordinary potato salads served so often in summer, so I came up with this hearty...


    Beef and Olive Spread

    1 review

    Whenever there's a get-together, I'm asked to bring this tasty olive spread. —Shirley Harrison, Portland, Oregon


    BLT Bites

    107 reviews

    Stuff cherry tomatoes with a creamy bacon filling for fun, poppable bites to serve at summer parties, potlucks and game...


    Breakfast Bread Pudding

    5 reviews

    I assemble this dish the day before our grandchildren visit, giving me more time for fun with them! —Alma Andrews,...


    “Broccomole” Dip

    8 reviews

    For a snack that's very much like guacamole but without the avocados, which are high in fat, try this dip....


    Brown-Bag Burritos

    10 reviews

    "For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don't consider in a brown-bag lunch," says Rhonda Cliett of...


    Carrot and Raisin Salad

    45 reviews

    This carrot and raisin salad combines crunchy carrots, sweet raisins and a creamy dressing for a quick and refreshing side...


    Coconut Yule Trees

    2 reviews

    People say they love my coconut macaroon-like Christmas trees because they look so festive. Once decorated, these trees light up...


    Creamy Caramel Dip

    8 reviews

    Because I feed three hungry people in my family (my husband, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and...

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    Pineapple Pie

    21 reviews

    This creamy pineapple pie uses canned fruit and whipped cream to create a rich, sweet filling that sits atop a...


    Raspberry Cream Cheese Dessert

    20 reviews

    Make this delicious raspberry cream cheese dessert ahead of time. Its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor make it...


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    Crispy Sugar Cookies

    20 reviews

    These crispy sugar cookies deliver ultra-thin, buttery rounds with golden edges and a clean snap. They're quick to roll and...


    Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    13 reviews

    You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too...


    Salad with Dill Dressing

    In this salad with a dill dressing, fresh herbs are the star ingredient of the zesty, creamy vinaigrette.


    Marshmallow Puffs

    11 reviews

    With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...

    Mocha Truffles

    28 reviews

    Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...


    Peach Bavarian

    20 reviews

    Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli,...


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    Peanut Butter Snowballs

    59 reviews

    As sweet treats go, these peanut butter snowballs are a cut above the raw sugar rush of your average candy....


    Pizza Salad

    13 reviews

    A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take...


    Spectacular Overnight Slaw

    34 reviews

    To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    11 reviews

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...