Chilling Recipes

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

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    Ding Dong Cake

    This heavenly Ding Dong cake is equal parts chocolate, vanilla cream filling and pure grade school nostalgia.


    Meyer Lemon Bars

    1 review

    Celebrate one of the most anticipated fruits of the season with a pan of easy, citrusy Meyer lemon bars.


    Bunny Bark

    1 review

    This festive and colorful bunny bark is a hopping good treat to serve on Easter—or to stuff into baskets from...


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    Strawberry Jell-O Mold

    6 reviews

    Time to bring back a classic treat! We'll show you how to make a timeless strawberry Jell-O mold, provide tips...


    Copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

    1 review

    Try a homemade take with these copycat Subway raspberry cheesecake cookies! The soft, chewy treats have loads of raspberry and...


    Butterfinger Cake

    3 reviews

    This decadent Butterfinger cake captures the chocolaty, nutty, crispy goodness of the popular candy bar.


    Frikadellen

    1 review

    Frikadellen, the savory German meat patties, are packed with flavor and will change the way you think about hamburgers.


    Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Few party appetizers win as many cheers as a crispy, creamy bacon ranch cheese ball.

    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    Coffee Jelly

    Coffee jelly is an elegant three-ingredient dessert for dinner parties or date nights in. This fun Jell-O variation is perfect...


    Vintage Heart Cake

    Despite plenty of piped and frosted details, this vintage heart cake is easier to assemble than it looks. You don't...


    Copycat Marshall Field’s Chocolate Cookies

    Department store cookies were a storied shopping tradition that is deeply missed. Relive the glory days with this copycat Marshall...


    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    1 review

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...

    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...


    Mint Oreo Fudge

    1 review

    I altered a plain chocolate fudge recipe to create this festive mint Oreo fudge. Mint Oreo cookies can be used...


    Corn and Green Bean Salad

    I love the crunch of veggies, so I combined them with a buttermilk Caesar dressing in this corn and green...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    2 reviews

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...


    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    1 review

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...


    Chicken, Nectarine and Avocado Salad

    1 review

    This salad is really summery and comes together very quickly. Using granola adds crunch and makes it different. I've tried...


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...