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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    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...


    Chocolate Walnut Crescents

    1 review

    I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...


    Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    Ruth Haywood’s colorful Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad is sweet and crunchy with a tangy dressing. “I made this recipe for our...


    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...


    Chocolate Ganache Tarts

    16 reviews

    Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with...


    Lemon Thyme Icebox Cookies

    4 reviews

    I found this recipe at my grandmother's house, and I made it as soon as I got home. The lovely...


    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...


    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...

    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


    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...


    Strawberry Fluff

    3 reviews

    This recipe from my sister-in-law was a big hit at our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Guests always seem to enjoy...


    Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    Here’s the recipe I reach for when I need something tried and true. The old-fashioned cake has a tangy lemon...


    Crispy Crouton Salad

    4 reviews

    Nothing says “summer“ at our house like this unique salad! It’s also a great way to use up fresh basil...


    Olive Bruschetta

    4 reviews

    This convenient and colorful party classic from Linda Austin in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, can be made several days in...


    Cheese Puffs

    7 reviews

    I found this cheese puffs recipe in one of my mother’s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne...


    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 Ricotta Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    I'm an avid recipe collector and can't recall where I found this one. I do know its delicate flavor is...

    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...


    Tangy Party Punch

    4 reviews

    As social chair one year during college, I tried to come up with a more interesting beverage than the usual...


    Cherry Peanut Butter Balls

    8 reviews

    Years ago, I saved this festive recipe and made it only at Christmastime. But my grandkids loved the sweet combination...


    Overnight Yeast Waffles

    8 reviews

    These easy, fluffy waffles are so delicious. I freeze them so I can enjoy them for breakfast on busy mornings....


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    Strawberry Spritzer

    20 reviews

    Three simple ingredients are all you need to create this fresh and fruity summer beverage. It's bound to become a...


    Grape Turkey Salad

    1 review

    "To maintain freshness, serve this make-ahead salad on a chilled platter and replenish often," says field editor Sue Ross of...

    Punch Bowl Cake

    1 review

    This recipe was created when I was trying to use up leftovers. You can make it with cookies or bananas...


    Tortellini Appetizers

    5 reviews

    These cute kabobs from Pat Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan will lend a little Italian flavor to any get-together. Cheese...


    Mini Chicken Salad Croissants

    6 reviews

    Fresh-tasting and great for a get-together, this popular chicken salad could also be served on lettuce or a slice of...


    Hibiscus Iced Tea

    1 review

    This calorie and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy color.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    English Tea Cakes

    2 reviews

    These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the nuts and...


    Pear Waldorf Pitas

    1 review

    Here's a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For...