Bridal Shower Recipes

Make the bride-to-be feel like a VIP with these creative bridal shower recipes, like make-ahead appetizers and finger foods. Our easy party-planning ideas will help you pull it off like a pro.

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    Basic Cannoli Dip

    Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet or any time you're craving something sweet. The ingredients are easy to adjust to make a variety of different versions. Try making it into a cherry almond, pistachio or even chocolate flavor! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A visit to Olive Garden undoubtedly calls for a bowl of Olive Garden minestrone, one too many Olive Garden breadsticks


    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Dreamy Fruit Dip

    11 reviews

    Everyone will love this thick cream cheese fruit dip. Serve it alongside apple wedges, pineapple chunks, strawberries and grapes. —Anna...

    Vanilla Frosting

    80 reviews

    Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...


    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...

    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

    1 review

    This salad is incredibly fresh and bright, but uses apples and pears, making it perfect for fall and winter. The...


    Bakewell Pie Tarts

    1 review

    With my busy family of five, I'm always burning things in the oven because I get pulled into other tasks....


    Lemon Macarons

    These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

    1 review

    This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...


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    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...


    Champagne Truffles

    Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...


    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...

    Easy Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

    I love how these scrumptious treats make use of my slow cooker and are so easy! I can just walk...


    Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

    These cheesecake bars have four delectable layers: a buttery crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, chocolaty morsels and a crumbly topping....


    Air-Fryer Apple Danish

    2 reviews

    I came up with this quick and tasty treat when my daughter had a sleepover. I whipped these together in...


    8 Bridal Shower Themes for an Unforgettable Celebration

    No matter her style, these clever bridal shower themes are sure to give you inspiration you need to plan an...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...


    Strawberry Riesling Wine Spritzer

    Nothing says spring like strawberries and wine spritzers. The tarragon and black pepper in this refreshing cocktail complement the strawberry...


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    Air-Fryer Ham and Brie Pastries

    Fancy appetizers don’t have to be difficult. In fact, this recipe proves it’s easy to make something impressive. You can...


    Orange Sweet Rolls

    This orange sweet rolls recipe is so dependable—I make it a lot during the holidays because it’s quick and delicious....


    Southern Peach Toasts

    These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...

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    Rose and Raspberry Fool

    I came up with this recipe when I was going through a floral phase, putting rose or lavender in everything....


    Rose Wine Cocktail

    This is an easy way to dress up wine for a party. Other fruit, like watermelon balls or sliced peaches,...


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    Focaccia

    6 reviews

    Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It's one of the least labor-intensive since there isn't any kneading. The...


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