Baby shower mini food ideas

20 Easy-to-Make Baby Shower Food Ideas

Leave the guests wanting for more with these easy and tasty delicacies.

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You cannot plan a baby shower without some finger-licking food. To help you plan a memorable event, we have some of the best baby shower food ideas to share with you. These food suggestions will leave your guests with delicious snack options and make you a loving host.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out our list to explore some delectable meal options for your guests, varying from finger foods to appetizing mains. Trust us; your guests will love them!

Easy Baby Shower Food Recipes

You need not pull off a Michelin-star restaurant menu to please your guests. Simple and easy, yet comfortingly delicious food can be enough to impress your guests. So, here are a few easy baby shower food ideas.

1. Lasagna grilled cheese bites

These bite-sized grilled cheese sandwiches have a tangy twist to them. This is one of the snacks your guests would not mind having a second and even third time.

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You will need:

¼ cup mayonnaise or butter
8 slices sourdough bread
½ jar of marinara sauce (26oz)
One container ricotta (14oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella

How to:

Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice.

On the other side spread marinara sauce, add a dollop of ricotta and spread evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella on top of each slice.

Now, close the sandwich by placing one slice over the other.

Heat a cooking pan and add half a spoon of oil, and fry the sandwiches on both sides until crisp golden brown.

Once they are cooled, cut into triangular pieces and serve them. If you wish to serve them later, then place them in an oven preheated to 200°C.

It’s important to let it cool before cutting them else the ricotta and mayo will ooze out making a mess.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 30min

2. Fruit kebabs

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This vitamin packed snack is healthy, colorful and is a great refresher during summers. If there are kids among your guests, then impress them with fruits cut in different shapes, which they will love to eat.

You will need:

10 raspberries
10 hulled strawberries
10 tangerine segments
10 peeled, cubed mango
10 peeled, cut pineapple chunks
10 peeled and cut kiwis
10 green grapes
10 red grapes
17 blueberries
Lemon juice (optional)

Serves: 10

Preparation time: 15min

How to:

Take a wooden skewer and thread a raspberry, a hulled strawberry, a tangerine segment, a cube of peeled mango, a chunk of peeled pineapple, a chunk of peeled kiwi, a green grape, and a red grape.

Thread all the skewers in a similar order, and put a bowl of lemon juice next to the skewers, for guests who wish to have something tangy.

Arrange all the skewers in order and ask the guests to help themselves.

3. Italian pasta salad:

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This salad is fresh, healthy, and colorful when you add a variety of vegetables. You can also add your choice of meat if you like. This dish is super easy to make and tastes better when prepared two hours before the guests arrive.

You will need:

16 oz tri-color rotini pasta
½ cup diced green bell peppers
½ cup diced orange bell peppers
½ cup red bell peppers
1 pint halved grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
1 cup mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup diced red onions
8oz chopped salami
1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

Cook the pasta and immediately transfer it into chilled water. This gives them a rich texture. Add salt and a little oil to boiling water.

Add all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl, then add the dressing and toss well so that the ingredients are coated well with the salad dressing.

Refrigerate the salad for two hours before serving.

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 20min

4. Cheesy pizza bombs

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There is a burst of flavor in each bite of these easy cheesy pizza bombs! It’s an excellent appetizer and easy to handle. Serve them to your guests and amaze them with this treat.

You will need:

1 tube crescent roll dough
2 sticks white string cheese (cut into 4 even pieces)
One jar pizza sauce
32 slices of pepperoni
2 tbsp dried Italian herbs
8-Muffin tin

How to:

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

You can either spray the muffin tin with cooking spray or just apply melted butter with a brush so that it doesn’t stick.

Use a roller pin to flatten the dough and cut it into eight small triangles that fit into the muffin mold.

Place one triangle in each of the molds of the muffin tray.

Now add a spoonful of Pizza sauce into each of the triangular pieces of the dough.

Add two slices of pepperoni on top of the Pizza sauce, then add one string cheese slice and add two more pepperoni slices on top. Repeat the same for all the other pieces.

Fold the dough ends to close it completely, like a dough ball.

Sprinkle Italian herbs and cheese on top, and bake for 10 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 12min

5. Guacamole deviled eggs

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This is a common appetizer and can be made in many ways. Here is a recipe that combines guacamole and deviled eggs.

You will need:

9 large eggs
1 pitted and halved avocado (only ripe ones)
2tbsp sour cream
1 ½ tbsp lime juice
⅓ cup finely chopped tomato
¼ cup scallions
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro to taste
Jalapeno, diced and de-seeded

How to:

Boil the eggs for 20 minutes, then shell them, cut into halves and remove the yolk.

Add the yolk in a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until it forms a creamy texture.

Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and top the egg halves.

Serve the spicy, tangy deviled eggs to your guests.

Serves: 18

Preparation time: 30min

6. Sausage bites

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These bite-sized appetizers are easy to make, and your guests would simply love them.

You will need:

1 tube pizza dough
40 cocktail sausages
¼th cup salt
1 tbsp flaked salt

How to:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Take out the pizza dough and cut it into as many long strips as there are cocktail sausages.

Now, wrap the sausages in the pizza dough stripes. Make sure you tuck or pinch the ends inside so that they do not open up.

Take 4-6 cups of water in a pan, add salt, and let it come to a boil. Turn off the heat once done.

Drop the wrapped sausages into the water and let them sit until they float on their own, later remove them and place them on a baking sheet. You can brush them with butter on either side.

Bake the sausages for 10-12 minutes until they become golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

Once done, remove them from the oven, sprinkle flaked salt and serve.

Serves: 40

Preparation time: 30min

7. Bacon jalapeno poppers

These are addictive and make the perfect food for a baby shower party.

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You will need:

18 medium-sized jalapenos
One pack 8oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar
2 thinly sliced green onions
18 slices of bacon (cut in half)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

How to:

Crank up the oven to 325°F.

Wash the jalapenos and remove the ends.

Slice them into lengthwise halves and remove the seeds and membranes.

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Fill the jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture.

Wrap the bacon around the jalapenos and secure it with toothpicks.

Pop them into the oven and bake for one hour until bacon is crispy.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 1hr 30min

Baby Shower Mini Food Recipes

Want to serve finger foods, but do not want to miss out on some of the mom-to-be’s favorite dishes? Here is how you can create the most interesting mini versions of them.

8. Mini banana cream pies

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These no-bake pies are extremely easy to make and take less time to prepare and is super delicious too.

You will need:

6 mini Graham cracker shells
8oz whipping cream
2 medium bananas
2oz Graham cracker crumbs
1 cup Banana instant pudding

How to:

In a bowl, beat the whipping cream for about 4-6 minutes. And fill it into a piping bag.

Add two tablespoons of the banana pudding into each Graham cracker shell, then line each shell with five slices of banana.

Sprinkle Graham cracker crumbs on top, and pipe the cream in the center.

1. Add an extra piece of banana on top and garnish with some more Graham crackers crumbs.
  1. You can top up with sweet shredded coconut for that extra flavor.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10min

9. Slider style mini burgers

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These mini burgers are bite-sized and make the perfect appetizers for the baby shower.

You will need:

1. - 2lb ground beef
  - 1.25oz onion soup mix
  - 2tsp cooking oil
  - ½ cup mayonnaise
  - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  - 24 dinner rolls split equally into two
  - ½ cup sliced pickles

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. Heat a large skillet and add two teaspoons of cooking oil, now add the ground beef and onion soup mix and stir until the beef cooks to evenly brown.
  1. Drain the excess grease if any and take it off heat. Add the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and mix well.
  1. On a baking tray, spread the baking sheet and arrange the bottom portion of the dinner rolls.
  1. Spread the beef and cheese mixture on the dinner rolls, and cover it with the other half. Now, cover all the burgers with an aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
  1. Once the burgers are baked and the cheese melts, add the sliced pickles and serve.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 50min

10. Mini mac and cheese bites

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Convert the good old Mac and Cheese into bite-sized appetizers and see them disappear in seconds.

You will need:

1. - 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  - 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  - 2tbsp butter
  - 2tbsp all-purpose flour
  - ½tsp onion powder
  - ½tsp garlic powder
  - ½tsp salt
  - 1-¾ cup milk
  - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  - ¾th cup baking mix
  - 2 large eggs (beaten)

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  1. Take a muffin tray and sprinkle bread crumbs in each of the muffin tins.
  1. In a skillet add butter, flour, onion, garlic powder, and salt and mix well.
  1. Now, add the milk while stirring continuously, let the mixture boil for 3 minutes.
  1. Add the cheddar and Swiss cheese and mix until all the ingredients come together.
  1. Remove it from heat and add the biscuit mix, eggs, and bread crumbs mix and then add the elbow macaroni.
  1. Now take a spoonful of this mixture and add them into the muffin tray, and add some cheddar cheese and bread crumbs on the top.
  1. Bake them for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and serve hot.
  2. You can tailor these bites by adding jalapenos, herbs, and spices of your choice or mashed bacon.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 45min

11. Mini cinnamon rolls

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These mini Cinnamon rolls are the best if you are planning a tea-time baby shower.

You will need:

1. - ⅔ cup whole milk
  - ⅓ cup maple syrup
  - ⅓ cup softened butter
  - 1 large egg
  - ¾ tsp salt
  - 3 cups bread flour
  - ¼ ounce active dry yeast

Topping

1. 1. ½ cup packed brown sugar
  1. 2tbsp bread flour
  1. 4tsp ground cinnamon
  1. 6tbsp cold butter

Maple icing

1. - 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  - 3tbsp melted butter
  - 3tbsp maple syrup
  - 1-2tsp whole milk

How to:

1. 1. Place the first seven ingredients in a bread machine and knead.
  1. Once done, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into two 12×7 rectangles.
  1. Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon powder, and cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  1. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the two triangles and roll them up in jelly-roll style and pinch to seal the ends.
  1. Now, cut each roll into 12 slices each. Put them on a greased baking pan, cover and leave for about 20 minutes.
  1. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  1. In another small bowl add all the ingredients of maple icing and spread it over the warm rolls.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 60min

12. Mini phyllo cups

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These taco seasoned beef filled cups will be a surefire hit at your party.

You will need:

1. - 1lb lean ground beef
  - ½ cup finely chopped onion
  - 1oz taco seasoning
  - ¾th cup of water
  - 1-¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  - 2 packs of frozen phyllo tart shells

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until and drain any excess grease.
  1. Now stir in the taco seasoning, add water and bring it to a boil.
  1. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  1. Remove from the heat and add the cheese blend and mix thoroughly.
  1. Take a baking pan and place the phyllo shells on it and fill each with a spoonful of the beef mixture.
  1. Place the tray in the oven and bake them for 6 minutes.
  1. Add some more cheese blend on top and bake for 2-3 minutes.

Serves: 30

Preparation time: 40min

13. Mini chicken pot pies

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These mini pot pies are easy to make, and they are so good that your guests would want some more.

You will need:

1. - 1½ cups cubed cooked chicken
  - 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  - 16oz chopped mixed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, potatoes, celery, and cauliflower florets)
  - All-purpose flour to roll the biscuits
  - 12oz refrigerated biscuits
  - ½ cup shredded cheese

How to:

1. 1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tray with butter.
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the vegetables and the soup and chicken.
  1. On a flat surface, flatten the biscuits and place them in the muffin mold of the tray and press the sides to form a cup.
  1. Fill one-third of each cup with the chicken and vegetable mixture, press gently so that it settles, add two teaspoons of cheese on top of each.
  1. Place them in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 40min

14. Chocolate dipped S’mores

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These s’mores are dipped in chocolate and will take your guests into a state of euphoria.

You will need:

1. - 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  - ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  - 1 pack of graham crackers (quartered)
  - 1 cup marshmallow creme
  - 14oz milk chocolate for dipping

How to:

1. 1. In a saucepan, add whipping cream and boil it. Add it to the milk chocolate chips. Stir it until it forms a smooth mixture.
  1. Melt marshmallows in a bowl. Now spread the chocolate mixture on half of the graham crackers and marshmallow creme on the other half.
  1. Place the chocolate crackers on the top of the marshmallow crackers.
  1. Dip one end of the combined crackers into a bowl of melted milk chocolate and place it on a baking sheet until the chocolate settles.

Serves: 43

Preparation time: 55min

Budget Baby Shower Food Recipes

Can’t spend on an exorbitant menu for the shower? Here are some budget options you may like.

15. Veggies and black bean dip

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This is not only light on the pocket but also one of the best options for health conscious guests and refreshing and easy to make. You can either serve veggies, nachos, or pita bread with this dip.

You will need:

1. - Assorted vegetables of your choice (chopped into long pieces)

Black bean dip

1. - 2¼oz cans of black beans
  - ¾th cup of salsa
  - 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  - 2tsp fresh lime juice
  - 1tsp ground cumin
  - 1tsp water
  - ⅛tsp salt
  - ¼ cup chopped cilantro

How to:

1. 1. In a food processor, add all the ingredients but cilantro, and blend into a smooth paste.
  1. Now add the chopped cilantro and pulse until it is just mixed.
  1. Serve this yummy dip with your assorted vegetables.

Serves: 2 cups

Preparation time: 15min

16. Pink brownies

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These are the perfect addition to a pink or flamingo themed baby shower.

You will need:

1. - 1 box strawberry cake mix
  - 2 large eggs
  - ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
  - ½-¾ cup white chocolate chips

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. In a larger bowl add the cake mix, eggs, and oil and mix until it becomes a smooth paste.
  1. Then add chocolate chips and stir well.
  1. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with greased parchment paper.
  1. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes off with a few crumbs.
  1. Once it is cooled, refrigerate for some time and then cut into bars and serve.

Serve: 10

Preparation time: 20min

17. Vegetable chili

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This is the vegetarian version of the famous chili.

You will need

1. - 2tbsp olive oil
  - 2 bell peppers (diced)
  - 1½ cup medium yellow onion
  - 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  - 1½ cups zucchini chopped
  - 1½ cup corn
  - 1 can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  - 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  - 1½tbsp minced garlic
  - 1 can diced tomatoes
  - 1 can tomato sauce
  - 1 can vegetable broth
  - 2tbsp chilli powder
  - 2tsp ground cumin
  - ½tsp ground coriander
  - ¼tsp cayenne pepper
  - Salt and black pepper

How to:

1. 1. In a large pot, add olive oil and heat it on medium-high flame.
  1. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and carrots and sauté for three minutes.
  1. Next, add the garlic and sauté for two more minutes, now add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  1. Bing the mixture to boil and reduce the flame to medium-low, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  1. Add the Zucchini and simmer for ten minutes. Next add corn, kidney beans, and black beans and let it boil for two more minutes.
  1. If it thickens, add some more broth and adjust the consistency.
  1. Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.

Serves: 7

Preparation time: 45min

18. Waffle ice cream sandwiches

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These are delicious, and you can serve a variety of toppings like decorative candies, sprinkles, crushed nuts, coconut, granola, etc., within your budget.

You will need:

1. - One 28oz box waffle mix
  - Waffle iron
  - 1 tub vanilla ice cream

Toppings

1. - Maple syrup
  - Roasted nuts
  - Fresh berries

How to:

1. 1. Take a large bowl, add the waffle mix, make it into a smooth batter by adding water.
  1. Pour the batter into the sections of the waffle iron and cook until they are golden brown and set them aside.
  1. Open the tub of ice cream and dump the block of ice cream and cut it into 1- inch thick slices.
  1. Once the waffles cool down, cut them into desired shapes and sandwich the ice cream between two waffles.
  1. Press the sides of the sandwich into your favorite toppings and serve them chilled to your guests.

Serves: 14

Preparation time: 30min

19. Tortilla pinwheels

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With this recipe, you can serve a large crowd, and within the budget too.

You will need:

1. - 6 spinach tortilla wraps
  - 6 tomato tortilla wraps
  - ½ pound jalapeno turkey, thinly sliced
  - ½ pound roast beef, thinly sliced
  - 7½oz chive onion cream cheese
  - 7½oz jalapeno cream cheese
  - 6oz baby spinach

How to:

1. 1. Take one tortilla wrap and spread the cream cheese evenly on it.
  1. Arrange the meat all over the tortilla wrap, and sprinkle the greens on the top.
  1. Start from one end and tightly roll the tortilla to form a log, wrap it, and let it set.
  1. When your guests arrive, take out the rolls, slice them, and serve.

Serves: 20

Preparation time: 30 min

20. Vegetable fried rice:

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This is another recipe which you can make at once and serve a large number of guests.

You will need:

1. - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  - 3 cups cooked rice
  - 12oz packed, frozen stir-fry vegetables
  - ½ cup water
  - 2tbsp soy sauce
  - 1tbsp sesame oil
  - A pinch of sugar
  - 1-2 eggs (beaten)

How to:

1. 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the cooked rice and fry it for five minutes, until each grain is separated and fried.
  1. Next, add the vegetables and stir for 19 minutes, until the vegetables are half-cooked.
  1. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add this mixture to the rice and mix.
  1. In another pan, add a spoon of oil, and the beaten eggs and scramble them, with some seasoning if you prefer.
  1. Now add the scrambled eggs to the rice and mix so that it gets evenly distributed.
  1. You can serve this rice while hot.
  2. You can add mushroom, bell peppers, french beans, carrots, etc., according to your taste, availability.

The list of baby shower food ideas has many refreshing and quirky dishes with their presentations. These recipes include various appetizers, main courses, desserts, and finger foods to offer your guests. However, you may want to replace certain food items with suitable alternatives to suit your dietary choices based on your requirements. So either create a simple meal plan or design an elaborate one that suits your ideas and the guests’ requirements for the party.

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Baby Shower Food Ideas - Baby Chick

Hosting a baby shower is such an important job to support a mother-to-be. I will never forget my baby shower and all the work my mom put into it to host for me. I am forever grateful!

Planning a baby shower is a lot of work, from the guest list to the décor, the baby shower games, and most importantly, the food. There is a lot of thought and effort that goes into a shower.

What to Consider When Planning the Baby Shower Food

When planning the menu, you want to consider the preferences of the mother-to-be and serve some of her favorite foods, along with considering the theme.

The theme of my shower was “Fiesta, Baby,” and we had a taco and nacho bar—some of my favorite things and on theme! You will also want to consider your guests’ dietary needs and ensure you have some gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan offerings mixed in. That way there is a little something for everyone in the spread. Of course, make sure to have plenty of bottles of hand sanitizer available to your guests as they prepare to make their way through the food offering. This will help keep everyone healthy.

Baby Shower Appetizers

Finger foods are excellent to serve at baby showers, and anything “mini” is always a charming option for the food table. I love going to a baby shower where many different appetizers are served. Bonus points if they are on a toothpick or in a single serving cup! Serving many appetizers is a great way to have lots of options for your guests that meet the needs of even the pickiest of attendees. Here are some delicious ideas for appetizers:

Pimento cheese crostini
Charcuterie board
Individual cups of cut veggies and dressing
Tea sandwiches
Fruit kebabs
Sandwich pinwheels
Meatballs
Pigs in a blanket
Stuffed mushrooms
Mini crab cakes
Shrimp cocktail
Spanakopita

Baby Shower Buffet

Buffets of entrée foods are a great, inclusive baby shower food idea for your guests. They can choose exactly how they want to customize their meal according to their preferences and dietary needs. I have shared some fun buffet ideas and examples of items to put on that buffet that will give your guests many options.

Taco/nacho bar (taco meat, chicken, refried beans, sour cream, salsa, taco shells, tortillas, corn chips)
Baked potato bar (cheese, chili, sour cream, chives, butter, bacon, ham, black olives, scallions, chicken)
BBQ and fixins (pulled chicken, pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, cornbread)
Bagels (various cream cheese flavors, lox, capers, pickled onions, dill)

Baby Shower Brunch

A common time for baby showers is a brunch shower! I have often been to showers late Sunday morning, and I love a good brunch shower. Here are some yummy options for baby shower food ideas during brunch:

Mini quiches
Breakfast casserole(s) both with meat and vegetarian
Deviled eggs
Baked French toast
Chicken salad on Hawaiian rolls
Croissants
Scones
Muffins
Fruit salad

Baby Shower Desserts

The options for baby shower desserts are endless and the center of a shower’s celebration. Most traditionally, you can serve a beautiful cake decorated akin to the shower’s theme. A trendy idea is to have a dessert bar with lots of different options for your guests to choose from. Here are some other more non-traditional dessert ideas:

Decorate your own cookie station
Cinnamon buns (cute for a “bun in the oven” theme)
Cake pops
Cookies
Chocolate covered pretzels
Petit fours
Cupcakes
Fun-sized candy bars
Hershey’s Kisses
Personalized M&M’s
Caramel popcorn
Chocolate covered strawberries
Rice Krispie Treats
Chex Muddy Buddies

Baby Shower Drinks

The drinks you offer at a baby shower depend heavily on the theme! One cute theme that I have seen is “Something’s Brewing.” You would serve beer and coffee at that shower. At a brunch shower, you’ll probably have a mimosa bar with lots of different juice offerings. Depending on the time of day and audience, a signature cocktail inspired by the mother-to-be is also a cute idea! Of course, a nice offering to have is mini bottles of water. I find that at events where the mini bottles are served, it cuts down on the half-empty bottles of water being found everywhere when the event is over!

Mimosa bar (various fruit juices such as mango, pineapple, orange)
Coffee or hot cocoa station
Iced tea
Hot tea
Infused water
Signature cocktail
Bottled water

I hope this inspires you as you plan for baby shower hosting responsibilities. You can mix and match from this list of food ideas and pull off a flawless shower! The guests and mother-to-be will love what you put together, no matter what you choose to do.

list of inexpensive and original options

Any holiday is always gifts. Especially when the most magical and kind holiday, the New Year, is just around the corner. When choosing a gift for a son or daughter for the New Year, parents can rely on the individual preferences of the baby and find out in advance what exactly the child is dreaming of. But there are situations when you need to choose presents for a large number of children at once and try to please all the kids at once. For example, if we are talking about gifts for children in kindergarten for the New Year 2023. Komsomolskaya Pravda collected the best ideas and expert advice for this occasion for parents.

Top 25 best gift ideas for children in kindergarten for the New Year 2023

Still would! Indeed, from multi-colored squares, triangles and other shapes, you can collect a lot of everything - houses, animals, rockets. The list is almost endless. It is also important that such an activity is not only pleasant, but also useful: it develops fine motor skills, imagination and spatial thinking in children.

2. Book with 3D illustrations

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The classic adage says that the best gift is a book. Indeed, for children, books open the door to hundreds of magical, wonderful worlds. And modern technologies make this trip even more interesting. A book with 3D illustrations will be a great New Year's gift for a child in kindergarten.

3. Magnetic drawing board

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This device is not accidentally popular with both children and their parents. Kids like that on one board you can draw or write anything, then erase it with a slight movement of your hand - and create again. And parents like that for this you do not need to spend endless sheets of paper. By the way, such a board is perfect not only for creativity, but also for learning - for example, you can write simple mathematical examples on it or add syllables.

4. Creativity kit

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Creativity kits are produced today invisibly and invisibly, for any age, taste and budget. Embroidery, engraving, carving, appliqués, creating toys according to ready-made patterns - there are a lot of options. It is better to choose from them based on the age of the children. In the case of gifts for children in kindergarten, it is not necessary to talk about an individual choice of presents, but choosing different sets, for example, for boys and girls, is quite realistic.

5. Puzzles

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Pictures divided into puzzles, for example, of popular cartoon characters, will impress any child. Still - after all, you will certainly want to assemble the puzzle and boast of the result. This is a great educational toy that trains attention, perseverance and patience. Remember that it is better to choose the size of the puzzles based on the age and capabilities of the children.

6. Invisible ink pens

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This gift option is not as useful as the previous ones, but it will certainly bring a lot of delight to the children. Who among us in our youth did not imagine being a spy or a detective? Today's kids have the opportunity to become involved in the fascinating world of spy stuff - for example, leaving secret inscriptions or drawings with an invisible ink pen, and then using special flashlights to find them. Often spy kits for children also include toy walkie-talkies.

7. Soft pillow toy

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A win-win option for preschoolers is a soft pillow toy, you can not only play with it, but also use it as a basis for sleeping at any time. At this age, children are very attached to toys, many prefer to fall asleep with them in their arms. Therefore, the pillow toy will definitely bring joy and will be used for its intended purpose.

8. Constructor

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Constructor is a universal gift that will equally interest both boys and girls. Thematic constructors "Lego" combine entertainment for the child and at the same time - benefit, contributing to the development of spatial thinking, imagination and fine motor skills of hands.

9. A set of dishes

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Children's dishes are a thing that will never be superfluous. A beautiful plate and cup with the image of your favorite cartoon characters or fairy tales will complement your meal with game elements and make breakfasts, lunches and dinners much more interesting and exciting. The main thing when choosing a gift is not to confuse cartoon characters and take exactly those that the child likes the most.

10. A ball with a cheerful pattern

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A ball is an indispensable attribute of every child's room. A child can perfectly play ball alone, with parents or friends in the yard. For a budget gift option, you can pick up a ball of the optimal size with funny drawings - for example, your favorite cartoon characters. And even if the child already has one ball, such a toy will definitely cause joy and will not be superfluous.

11. Lacing toy

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Useful and exciting lacing toy will appeal to both toddlers and children in the middle group. Such toys perfectly develop logic and spatial thinking, train attentiveness and fine motor skills of hands. Children will certainly be interested in working with lacing, so this gift will not make the baby bored.

12. Car with a miracle track

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Small sets of a car and a miracle track that can bend in any direction are incredibly popular with preschoolers today. Therefore, such a machine will certainly become a welcome and long-awaited gift. Curving bright track will be great fun for both boys and girls.

13. Plasticine that does not stick to hands

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A set of multi-colored airy plasticine or kinetic sand invariably delights children. And this is not surprising - after all, anything can be molded from them! A set of such plasticine is able to captivate a child for a long time. And parents will surely be pleased with the benefits that modeling brings to the development of children.

14. Velcro construction set

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Modern construction sets come in a variety of variations. An interesting variety is Velcro designers, when individual soft parts are fastened together with a sticky layer. Children really like to mess with such designers, because they are soft and pleasant to the touch, and a variety of assembly options provide a flight of creative imagination.

15. Car on the remote control

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The car on the remote control will equally delight both boys and girls, because everyone is interested in driving it, regardless of gender and age. In addition to expensive options in stores today, there are many budget cars on the control panel, which are quite suitable for a New Year's gift in kindergarten.

16. Sets of toys by “professions”

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At preschool age, a child actively discovers and learns about the world around him, learns about the variety of professions and their differences from each other. Thematic "professional" sets, for example, a set of a doctor or a baker, can help him in this.

17. Toy-symbol of the year

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A win-win and budget option for a New Year's gift in kindergarten is a toy-symbol of the year. Moreover, you can choose both a soft toy and, for example, a figurine for coloring or a piggy bank - there are a lot of options!

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A sweet New Year's gift is something that children always look forward to. And for many, not even the sweets themselves are important, but the feeling of magic and celebration that accompany this gift. And it can also be especially interesting for children to delve into a gift, looking for familiar and unfamiliar sweets among the assortment.

19. Puppet theater

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The main activity for any preschooler is a game, children play always and everywhere, alone, with parents or other children. The puppet theater set, where you can put on various fairy tales and skits, will surely captivate the child and give him many pleasant minutes.

20. Appliqué set

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Most kids love appliqués - this kind of creativity gives endless scope for imagination. Ready-made sets for applications will be a good option for spending your leisure time, and therefore we can say with confidence that this is a good and budget choice for a New Year's gift.

21. A set of luminous markers

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A set of markers that can glow in the dark will absolutely delight children and find their application in no time. Such a gift will definitely allow you to multiply the atmosphere of joy and magic that prevails on the eve of the New Year.

22. Projector flashlight with interchangeable discs

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Projector flashlight with interchangeable discs is an unusual gift option. Interchangeable discs with different patterns will allow you to get different images on the wall and amaze the child's imagination. Such a toy will definitely delight and captivate the baby.

23. Watches with cartoon characters

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For preschoolers, their own watches are of particular importance - this is how children learn to tell time on their own. In addition, it is a beautiful "adult" accessory that both boys and girls want to have. And images of your favorite cartoon characters and fairy tales will make the gift especially pleasant.

24. Drawing tablet in the dark

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The drawing tablet in the dark is a toy that always delights and captures the imagination of children. Such a tablet gives a huge scope for creativity and self-expression, so this is a great New Year's gift.

25. Transparent backpack

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A backpack is a practical, convenient and useful gift that will surely come in handy and will not lie idle. And a backpack made of transparent material will be convenient because it will be easier for the child to find something among its contents. Stylish and comfortable!

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How to choose gifts for children in kindergarten for the New Year

Choosing a gift can be a difficult task for parents of preschool children - after all, children in kindergarten are different, with their own personality traits, tastes and preferences. The experts gave advice to parents on how to choose the same gifts for different children in the group, what criteria to choose, what to pay attention to.

First of all, remember: so that gifts do not become a bone of contention and a reason for tears, buy the same or at least the same type of presents for the whole group. The only exception is that you can give different gifts to boys and girls.
Kindergarten gifts should not be too expensive. All parents have a different financial situation, and you should not put someone in an awkward situation by offering to lay out a round sum for a New Year's present.

Try to be imaginative. You should not give your child the twentieth of the same type of car or baby doll: after half an hour the child will lose interest in them and the new toy will go to the far box. It is better to pay attention to gifts for creativity and development.
Be sure to tell your child that the main gift will be waiting for him at home, under the Christmas tree, and the present in the kindergarten is a training for Santa Claus.

30 recipes from Eat at Home. Cooking articles and life hacks

A picnic is a great opportunity to relax mentally in nature with friends and family. To make everyone not only have fun, but also taste delicious, the editors of Eat at Home have prepared a large selection of snacks and snacks. We tried to collect a variety of recipes in one place so that everyone will definitely find something to their liking. We hope you did!

Choose your favorite ideas, get inspired and experiment.

Italian-style eggplant rolls

We invite you to prepare a well-known dish with filling with Mediterranean notes. The crushed pasta is so tasty that it's hard to resist the temptation to eat it right away!

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Falafel in pita with lettuce and tomato

Falafel is a good alternative to a meat patty and can be served with a sauce made from tahini paste with lemon juice and spices.

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Onion rings

This appetizer is suitable for home friendly gatherings and for going out of town. The dish will be eaten with pleasure even by those who do not really like onions, because the rings are very tasty and crispy.

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Grilled lavash à la khachapuri

If you are going on a picnic, be sure to bring along a few sheets of lavash and a simple cheese filling in a container. The collected snack will scatter instantly!

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Baked Liver Pate with Mushrooms

Delicate liver pate goes well with any bread or flatbread. Take it with you to nature for a hearty snack.

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Chicken Pepper Bacon Pita

If you have some holiday chicken left and don't know what to do with it, turn the leftovers into an amazing snack. A sauce of mustard and smoked paprika will enhance the taste of the dish even brighter, and red wine vinegar will add spice.

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Suluguni rolls with cheese

Appetizer stuffed with Serbian cheese is suitable not only for the dinner table, this fragrant cheese dish will also be appropriate at a picnic. Before going outdoors, place the rolls in a container and refrigerate for an hour.

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Mini puff pastry

Mini puff pastry can be prepared with any filling. We offer a recipe based on Italian motives: with mozzarella, pesto sauce and tomatoes.

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Paprika Chicken Roll

A worthy alternative to sausage. A quick, economical and easy chicken roulade recipe. You can use the breast, but a juicier roll is obtained from a whole bird. Make an appetizer in advance and it will definitely help you out on a picnic.

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Snack cake with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and spinach

Unusual bread improvisation, which can also be prepared for a festive table. It goes well with grilled fish or meat.

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Guacamole

A hearty, vegetarian appetizer, Mexican Avocado Sauce, pairs well with corn tortillas, crackers, and vegetable sticks.

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Salmon Spring Rolls

Treat your friends to this popular Asian snack. Remember to soak rice paper in water before use to make it soft and pliable.

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Egg, cheese and onion biscuit

Even a novice cook can cope with the preparation of a biscuit. Universal dough goes well with any fillings, but boiled eggs with young onions and greens are the most summer option!

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Vegetable salad "Three cabbages"

The best addition to shish kebab is fresh vegetable salad. Instead of the usual duet of cucumbers with tomatoes, we recommend preparing cabbage platter with carrots and green peas.

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Spring Sandwiches

Bright sandwiches will please your friends and relatives with their unusual look. Such a treat is easy to make at home and take with you for a walk or a trip.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

For stuffed mushrooms, it is better to use mushrooms with large caps. Decorate the appetizer with sour cream and fresh herbs.

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Salad bread rolls

This recipe can be filled with any salad you like. Fantasize!

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Elementary pie with young cabbage

Appetizing homemade pie with young cabbage will be especially good in nature with hot tea.

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Baked beetroot mousse

An easy-to-make but very original spread with baked beetroot, curd cheese, herbs and walnuts.

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Lightly salted cucumbers

A quick recipe for lightly salted cucumbers in a bag. You will need currant leaves, dill, horseradish and garlic. You can serve it to the table in 3 hours!

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Potato biscuits with cheese and herbs de Provence

Choose the shape of cuts at your discretion: squares, rhombuses, circles. If you roll out the dough very thinly, the cookies will turn out more crispy. Any cheese will do.

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Puff ears with parsley pesto

Appetizer of puff pastry with pine nuts and pesto to whet your appetite. Such pastries can still be prepared as a treat for tea for those who do not like sweets.

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