Chilling Recipes

In this cherry tomato salad, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes are dressed lightly with a little oil, vinegar and herbs and given...

Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this...

When our family and friends get together for holidays or other occasions, I serve this appetizer. It's always a success....

The original Pennsylvania Dutch scrapple recipes were made from pork scraps (hence the name!). Our simplified recipe uses cornmeal and...

These pinwheels are good for breakfast, brunch or a midday snack. I served them at a morning wedding reception and...

This punch is always a big hit with everyone. It's especially good for weddings and special parties where you have...

I live in Missouri, but many of our family recipes come from New Zealand, where I lived as a youngster....

In Mexico, these rich cookies are called "Little Wedding Cakes" and usually are served with hot chocolate. Since moving here...

Especially refreshing during the summer months, this dessert lets fresh fruit shine. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia

We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. The recipe is one of my great-grandmother's that I received...

There are sugar cookies, and then there are these melt-in-your-mouth, sink-your-teeth-in-soft white velvet cutouts with their equally delicious vanilla frosting.

Our cherry almond mousse pie has four layers of flavorful, textural goodness: a flaky pie crust, homemade chocolate sauce, cherry-studded...

California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you're tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings,...

Come for the pecan pie-like flavors, stay for the milk chocolate toffee bits. Our pecan pie bars might be tastier...

My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe...

Rhubarb grows abundantly in our large farm garden. I'll make this punch for summertime gatherings or for special occasions with...

Imagine an appetizer that's both sweet and salty, looks like a cheese ball and is small enough to enjoy in...

I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...

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

Easter Pie is a specialty in many Italian homes, so mothers make sure their daughters master the recipe to ensure...

Our daughter wouldn't mind if I made this Ham 'n' Cheese Strata every weekend! I do prepare it for each...

Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked...

Looking for ways to beat the heat? Our easy fruit bowl recipe features sweet melon, crisp pineapple, juicy oranges and...

This dessert has long been a favorite with my family. I especially like the fact that it requires no baking—and...

What's a potluck without strawberry pretzel salad? This summer side dish (or should we say dessert?) is definitely a recipe...

This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she...

This dreamy coconut cream pie doesn't require much beyond simple pantry staples to bake up.

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

Set a platter of adorable snowman cookies on the dessert table to spread holiday cheer. Or, gift them to your...