Chilling Recipes

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

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    Cherry Christmas Slices

    18 reviews

    Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is...


    Sparkling Punch

    1 review

    As a table brightener, fix a bowl of festive fruity punch—it's a refreshing beverage you can mix together in moments....


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    Farmer’s Casserole

    93 reviews

    This brunch-friendly make-ahead farmer's casserole is a hearty combination of hash brown potatoes, Monterey jack cheese, ham and eggs.


    Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and...


    Italian Sausage Casserole

    3 reviews

    At the start of each week, my family is already looking forward to our traditional weekend breakfasts, when I serve...


    Festive Tomato Wedges

    4 reviews

    Since I have a large vegetable and herb garden, many of the ingredients in this recipe are truly "homegrown". I...


    Raspberry Rhubarb Jam

    2 reviews

    I love making and enjoying this jam, but I usually end up giving most of it away! It's always a...


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    Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert

    22 reviews

    Make this fruit salad with vanilla pudding for an easy picnic dessert. Featuring a mix of fresh fruits and a...

    Coffee Bonbons

    4 reviews

    When I first sampled this unique cookie, I decided it was the best cookie I'd ever tasted! The coffee flavor...


    Cranberry Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Cranberry cheesecake earns top reviews for its tart and tangy flavor. It has a lush, creamy texture, too, thanks to...


    Lemon Snowdrops

    8 reviews

    I save my snowdrop cookies for special occasions. The crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling. —Bernice Martinoni,...


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    Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair

    36 reviews

    I love eclairs, but making the actual pastry is difficult, so I came up with this recipe as a substitute....


    Party Pinwheels

    2 reviews

    These pinwheels will go quick at your buffet. People will be asking for the recipe! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Watermelon Boat

    "Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon...


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    Deli-Style Pasta Salad

    16 reviews

    Enjoy a rainbow of colors, flavors and textures with this deli-style pasta salad. It tastes even better the next day.


    Creamy Cucumber Salad

    33 reviews

    This crunchy but creamy cucumber salad with mayo dressing brings out the best in cucumbers. Add it to the menu...


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    Ambrosia Salad

    45 reviews

    Ambrosia salad is a retro dessert that’s so good, it has stood the test of time. Whip up this fruity,...

    Rosey Raspberry Salad

    4 reviews

    Whenever I make this pretty raspberry salad, people talk! It's a festive side dish that works well for celebrations throughout...


    Citrus Punch

    1 review

    This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny...


    Dill Vegetable Dip

    6 reviews

    A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday...


    Fire-and-Ice Pickles

    18 reviews

    The only difficult thing about this fire-and-ice pickles recipe is waiting at least a week before you get to enjoy...


    Sunday Pot Roast

    35 reviews

    With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just...


    Fresh Cucumber Salad

    28 reviews

    This easy, fresh cucumber salad is the perfect summer side dish—light, flavorful and packed with hydration. Make this if you're...

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    Easy Macaroni Salad

    9 reviews

    Pass it at a potluck, unwrap it at a picnic or bust it out at a barbecue; this easy macaroni...


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    Mexican Pinwheels

    53 reviews

    Creamy, cheesy Mexican pinwheels are easy to roll, super fun to slice and disappear fast at any fiesta. Bonus: They're...


    Cherry Cheese Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    These pretty cream cheese cups that look like cupcakes are always my home-baked contribution to our church's Christmas party. The...


    Creamy Banana Pecan Pie

    8 reviews

    You'll get many compliments when you serve this layered banana beauty. It's a snap to prepare because the filling starts...


    Chocolate Caramel Candy

    95 reviews

    Similar to a Snickers bar—but better—this homemade chocolate caramel candy will scratch your itch for a chewy, chocolaty, caramel, peanut...


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    Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee

    14 reviews

    Elevate your homemade candy game with this easy butter toffee recipe—wonderful for gifting, sharing or indulging in a...