Chilling Recipes

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

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    Halloween Punch

    1 review

    My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To serve it in a festive way, I often put...


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    Hamantaschen

    5 reviews

    Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.


    Caramel Swirls

    6 reviews

    In my opinion, cookies are the best dessert to make...and to eat! With a crisp outside and chewy caramel filling,...


    Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    I bake cookies all year long, so my friends and family call me the "Cookie Lady"! Whenever I bake these...


    Shrimp Spread

    13 reviews

    This shrimp spread strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crisp textures, and with rich and fresh flavors.


    Grandpa’s Party Potatoes

    13 reviews

    My grandpa, who gave me this recipe, liked the way the cream cheese and onion dip created a wonderful velvety...


    Chocolate Truffles

    18 reviews

    These chocolate truffles with condensed milk are so quick and easy that you'll have almost no reason not to bring...


    Cucumber Canapes

    4 reviews

    These cucumber canapes layer bread rounds with a seasoned cream cheese spread, crisp cucumbers and sweet pimientos for a fresh,...

    Fruit Punch

    5 reviews

    This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.


    Cashew Chicken Casserole

    12 reviews

    I especially like this dish because I can get it ready the day before I need it. It's easy to...


    Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

    111 reviews

    Surprise your taste buds (and your guests!) with a chocolate chip cheese ball. Made to be covered in chopped pecans...


    Caramel Fudge Cheesecake

    19 reviews

    It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined...


    Neapolitan Cookies

    16 reviews

    My sister shared the recipe for these tricolor treats several years ago. The crisp cookies are fun to eat one...


    Finnish Meat Pie

    3 reviews

    We enjoy this hearty, traditional meat pie year-round, but especially during hunting season. This is one recipe I'll be sure...


    Mincemeat Trifle

    Instead of fixing a traditional pie, I gussied up mincemeat by creating this fancy trifle. The recipe's a time-saver, since...


    Irresistible Coconut Cream Pie

    7 reviews

    My husband and I grow 500 acres of wheat on the farm his family homesteaded in 1889. I grind my...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    5 reviews

    I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts

    Caramel Apple Dip

    47 reviews

    This sweet and creamy take on caramel dip for apples is easy to make and has the benefit of being...


    Li’l Pecan Pies

    1 review

    These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package....


    Ribbon Pudding Pie

    18 reviews

    Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes...


    Quick Antipasto Salad

    2 reviews

    I always told my sister, Karen, I'd marry a cowboy—and I did! Patrick and I had a festive farm-style wedding....


    Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea

    1 review

    My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.—Martha...


    S’mores Fudge

    29 reviews

    All the great tastes and textures of our favorite campfire dessert come together in this s’mores fudge.

    Black Bean Tart

    3 reviews

    This colorful dish was a hit at a get-together I had for friends. I served the tart with sour cream...


    Blueberry Angel Dessert

    56 reviews

    Make the most of angel food cake, pie filling and whipped topping by creating this light impressive dessert that doesn't...


    Ham ‘N’ Cheese Pinwheels

    16 reviews

    This recipe is a convenient make-ahead snack. I love the garlic flavor in these roll-ups. Every time I serve them,...


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    Beignets

    12 reviews

    The Big Easy is known for its fresh, doughy beignets. Here is our recipe for making these iconic doughnuts at...


    Cherry Pretzel Dessert

    33 reviews

    Preparing this delicious cherry pretzel dessert recipe requires no baking, and the payoff is a subtly sweet and salty dessert...


    Peanut Butter Pinwheels

    7 reviews

    These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate...