1,784 chille recipes

Cajun prime rib roasted with a thick crust of black pepper, garlic, and onion, then chilled and sliced into steaks for blackening in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. A two-day showstopper.

Graham cracker pie shell made with just crushed graham crackers and melted margarine. A no-bake, two-ingredient crust that chills firm and holds any cream, custard, or cheesecake filling.

Mexican cheese torta: a no-cook chilled cheese ball-style mold of cream cheese, Colby, Monterey Jack, red pepper, scallions, and jalapeño. A make-ahead party centerpiece served with tortilla chips.

A no-bake chocolate icebox cake layered with cubed pound cake and mocha-spiked chocolate pudding set with gelatin. Chill, slice, and serve. The easiest chocolate dessert you'll ever make.

Ingelegde vis, a Cape Malay pickled fish with poached cod or flounder in a tangy curry-onion sauce. Traditional South African Easter dish served cold after a mandatory chill.

Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) with rice, pine nuts, raisins, tomato, and cinnamon. Slow-simmered in olive oil and lemon, served chilled with yogurt-mint dipping sauce.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.

Creamy vanilla pudding pie loaded with fresh cantaloupe chunks on a buttery vanilla wafer crust, folded with whipped cream and chilled until set. A cool, fruity summer pie that tastes like sunshine.

Asian-style rice and vegetable salad with broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, and carrots simmered in soy sauce, tossed with brown rice and served chilled.

New Orleans shrimp remoulade with chilled poached shrimp on lettuce, smothered in tangy Creole mustard-paprika sauce. A classic Louisiana appetizer or main course.

Pina colada fruit dip made with crushed pineapple, coconut pudding mix, sour cream, and milk. Blend in 5 minutes, chill overnight, and serve with fresh fruit for any party spread.

Thin-sliced cold flank steak marinated overnight in barbecue sauce and red wine, broiled, chilled, and served as a cocktail appetizer on garlic bread baguette slices.

Chicken pinwheels made from pounded chicken breasts rolled around ham slices with basil and garlic, baked and chilled, then sliced into elegant rounds. A make-ahead appetizer that looks impressive with minimal effort.

SPAM blended smooth with onion, jalapeño peppers, and mayo for a spicy, creamy dip that's ready to chill in 5 minutes flat. Scoop it up with chips or crackers for easy no-cook snacking.

Italian-flavored shrimp dip with baby shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian dressing mix brightened with lemon juice and chopped bell pepper. No-cook appetizer ready after a one-hour chill.