Chilling Recipes

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

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    Pinwheels

    66 reviews

    Tortilla pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing, classic party food. Plus, the recipe is endlessly versatile!


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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    164 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


    Nutty French Toast

    7 reviews

    This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before....


    Fruit Salad with Watermelon and Grapes

    5 reviews

    Our recipe showcases the season’s best produce, bringing together sweet-tart and crunchy grapes with a trio of sweet melons to...


    White Chocolate Fruit Tart

    14 reviews

    It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is...


    Chocolate Raspberry Pie

    30 reviews

    This vibrant chocolate raspberry pie recipe proves that chocolate and fresh berries belong together.


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    Pickled Sweet Peppers

    6 reviews

    You can make tangy and delicious pickled peppers at home—our guide will walk you through the process.


    Sprinkle Fruit Dip

    1 review

    Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more...

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    Chicken Broth

    12 reviews

    Making chicken broth from scratch is as easy as boiling water. Learn how to make your own with our foolproof...


    Broccoli Boo Salad

    6 reviews

    There's nothing scary about the recipe for this popular salad—it's delightfully easy to put together. The mandarin oranges also look...


    Cemetery Cake

    3 reviews

    Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...


    Oreo Fudge

    21 reviews

    This cookies and cream fudge combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the crunchy texture of Oreo cookies. Make...


    Jam-Filled Wreaths & Hearts

    1 review

    I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centers every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    41 reviews

    Creamy and crunchy peanut butter cheesecake with a surprise twist—a pretzel crust—hits all the buttons for a peanut lover's dessert.


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

    46 reviews

    If you love to nibble the cookie dough while you’re baking, this cookie dough cheesecake is for you. It’s studded...


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    Cranberry Salad

    80 reviews

    This cranberry salad (or cranberry fluff salad to some) is an excellent side or dessert recipe. Cranberries, pineapples, green apples...


    Sparkling Oranges

    3 reviews

    We were living in Texas when I found the recipe for this simple yet elegant salad. I was thrilled— we...

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    Graham Cracker Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    21 reviews

    Made with just five ingredients, these no-bake graham cracker chocolate peanut butter bars are an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes...


    Spinach Manicotti

    28 reviews

    This creamy, cheesy, tomatoey spinach manicotti is completely assembled in advance and refrigerated overnight before baking, making it about as...


    Ham and Cheese Puff

    10 reviews

    This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks...


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    Overnight Fruit Salad

    40 reviews

    I first tasted this rich, old-fashioned fruit salad at my wedding reception many years ago. The ladies who did the...


    Rainbow Butter Cookies

    3 reviews

    Our family can't get through the holidays without these fun, colorful cookies. They come out of my oven by the...


    Hidden Mint Morsels

    7 reviews

    Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The...

    Gingered Lime Gelatin

    3 reviews

    This recipe calls for ginger ale in place of cold water, which gives the salad a "tingly" taste and heightens...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

    12 reviews

    This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a striking dessert—especially when it's served in a clear bowl, and every layer of strawberries,...


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    Egg Salad with Cream Cheese

    32 reviews

    A tangy twist on a lunchbox favorite, this creamy egg salad is packed with flavor and texture.


    Candy Bar Brownies

    14 reviews

    The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa


    Rhubarb Punch

    5 reviews

    Strawberry gelatin and fizzy ginger ale give this old-school rhubarb punch a bold pink color and a party-ready pop.


    Strawberry Banana Trifle

    18 reviews

    No matter where I take this dessert, the bowl is emptied in minutes. It's fun to make because everyone oohs...