Baby Shower Recipes

Make the mom-to-be feel like a VIP with these baby shower recipes, from cute appetizers and mini foods to punches and desserts. Our easy party-planning ideas will let you pull it off like a pro.

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    Orange Buttercream Frosting

    11 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully...


    Candied Pecan Pear Salad

    1 review

    For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart...


    Simple Luncheon Salad

    1 review

    "For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field...


    Strawberry & Pecan Salad

    1 review

    It is always a crowd-pleaser when I bring it to a potluck at school...I never have to bring leftover home.—Sharon...


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    Italian Peach Cookies

    3 reviews

    These Italian peach cookies are labor intensive, to be sure, but they will be some of the finest-looking treats you...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing

    8 reviews

    Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that’s part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to...


    Walnut-Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    Guests at an English tea my wife and I hosted thought these little sandwiches were fabulous. Even people who are...


    Winning Coffee Ice Cream Pie

    5 reviews

    Contest winner Velma Brown of Turner Station, Kentucky notes: “While coffee ice cream is great, I sometimes vary the flavor...

    Chicken Avocado Salad

    10 reviews

    This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for...


    Swiss Potato Puffs

    4 reviews

    Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few...


    Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...


    Greek Sandwich Bites

    3 reviews

    Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa...


    Chai Truffle Tart

    1 review

    My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...


    Watermelon-Lime Cooler

    When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....


    Raspberry Rumble

    2 reviews

    My guy is a raspberry fan, so that’s what I use in this cake with a classic fluffy frosting. Freeze...


    Gender Reveal Cake

    1 review

    Is it a boy or a girl? Create the perfect reveal by displaying this scrumptious cake tinted with pink or...


    Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies

    1 review

    These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine...

    Glazed Fruit Medley

    14 reviews

    The homemade orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It’s perfect for a spring or summer...


    Blue Cheese Cheesecake

    1 review

    Whenever I set out this savory cheese spread, guests can't seem to stop eating it! —Niki Trapp, Cudahy, Wisconsin


    Cheesecake Phyllo Cups

    3 reviews

    Lorraine Chevalier of Merrimac, Massachusetts borrowed this recipe from a friend, whose husband is diabetic, and has been making the...


    Smoked Salmon New Potatoes

    Give twice-baked potatoes a rest this year and try these stuffed spuds. Smoked salmon and cream cheese blended with...


    Lemon Curd Cookies

    1 review

    I've made these cookies for years. I like to give them out to family and friends. —Carole Vogel, Allison Park,...


    Smoked Salmon Canapes

    1 review

    My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...

    Lemon Ladyfinger Dessert

    5 reviews

    We whipped up this rich and creamy treat just for your Easter dinner. Five ingredients and 20 minutes are all...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Mocha Truffles

    28 reviews

    Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...


    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Pie

    20 reviews

    There's no need to make a crust for this eye-opening quiche. My family and friends love it for brunch or...


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    Pineapple Pie

    21 reviews

    This creamy pineapple pie uses canned fruit and whipped cream to create a rich, sweet filling that sits atop a...


    Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...