Chilling Recipes

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

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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

    3 reviews

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


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    1 review

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Lemon Curd Cheesecake

    1 review

    This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky...


    Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs

    I love incorporating new flavors into old classics, and these garlic deviled eggs were a big hit! The garlic can...


    Pumpkin Pie Tartlets with Maple Pecan Crust

    3 reviews

    After discovering I had multiple food sensitivities, I began developing holiday recipes that would be safe for me, but enjoyable...

    Mango Barley Salad

    4 reviews

    I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...


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    Pressure-Cooker Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs

    Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. I like to experiment with my recipes, and was pleasantly surprised with how the...


    Maple Bacon French Toast Bake

    3 reviews

    Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French...


    Chocolate Malt Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

    4 reviews

    Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    3 reviews

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...


    Must-Have Tiramisu

    4 reviews

    This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...

    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

    1 review

    For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...


    Layered Cornbread Salad

    3 reviews

    When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...


    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    2 reviews

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...


    Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

    7 reviews

    One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Sunrise Sausage Enchiladas

    1 review

    These delicious enchiladas are equally good made with cubed ham. Prepare ahead, refrigerate and bake when ready for a convenient...

    Pepper Mango Salsa

    Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after...


    Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

    5 reviews

    This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...


    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    3 reviews

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    12 reviews

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Cranberry Fluff Salad

    It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....