make-ahead

Buttery almond cherry bars baked in a big sheet pan, finished with vanilla glaze, and cut into party-ready squares.

A chilled lemon-lime Atlantic Beach Pie with a salty saltine crust, creamy condensed milk filling, and soft whipped cream.

A moist yellow cake soaked with butterscotch and condensed milk, then topped with whipped cream, toffee bits, and a caramel drizzle.

A chilled Creamy Coconut Cake soaked with cream of coconut and condensed milk, then finished with whipped topping and toasted coconut.

A chilled peanut butter eclair cake with chocolate graham crackers, fluffy peanut butter pudding, and glossy chocolate frosting.

Tender Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies with toasted pecans, a rich shortbread crumb, and a snowy double coating of powdered sugar.

A smooth, savory cream of mushroom soup made with browned mushrooms, thyme, broth, and cream.

A creamy chilled fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, grapes, mango, kiwi, honey vanilla dressing, coconut, and pecans.

A rich layered Mississippi Mud Pie with chocolate cookie crust, brownie, silky pudding, whipped cream, pecans, and chocolate shavings.

A chilled No-Bake Banana Cream Pie with fresh bananas, creamy pudding filling, and a graham cracker crust.

A rich chocolate poke cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, then finished with whipped topping and candy pieces.

A slow cooker apple butter recipe with deep apple flavor, warm spice, and a smooth spreadable texture.