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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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21 Baby Shower Food Ideas {Brunch and Lunch!}

When you’re planning a baby shower, the most important thing aside from Mommy, the new baby, and the baby shower theme is the food. To keep the guests happy, the food needs to be fantastic.

So, if yours is an afternoon baby shower (or a lunch hour shower at work), brunch or lunch foods are ideal. Plus, the foods are so much more fun than the typical baby shower fare.

From delicious breakfast items like mini pancakes, scones, and muffins, to easy appetizers like mini quiches, cucumber sandwiches and cheese boards, you’re going to love these easy baby shower food ideas.

Throw the best party ever to welcome a baby with these ideas for brunch and lunch.

Baby Shower Finger Foods

If you plan on serving a baby shower lunch, you’ll love these appetizers, finger foods, and other main course ideas in the savory recipes category.

1) Mini Quiches

Quiche is a classic brunch item, but when it comes to a baby shower menu, mini quiches are even better. You don’t have to fuss with cutting them because they’re individually-sized.

Make these mini quiches from Dinner at the Zoo ahead of time; they can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature, making them perfect for any gathering.

The ingredients can be adjusted to make several different variations, like Mexican quiche, ham and cheese, or sausage and peppers.

2) Ham and Rosemary Scones

Who says scones have to be sweet? Savory scones are just as delicious. It’s the best thing ever when it’s served warm, just from the oven, but you can easily reheat them if you make them ahead of time.

The ham and rosemary scones by Recipes from a Pantry are flavorful, savory, and full of flavor from the Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and fresh chopped rosemary.

3) Cucumber Sandwiches

Do you want a food idea that’s elegant enough to serve at any brunch or tea but is crazy simple to make?

Your go-to should be these cucumber sandwiches from Christina’s Cucina. They’re seriously so easy and are a popular choice for showers and tea parties!

PRO TIP: Make sure to cut the crusts off the bread and slice them diagonally or in half to make elegant little sandwiches.

As the post says, don’t reserve these for special occasions. They’re tasty enough — and easy enough — to make anytime. Add variety by using flavored or herbed cream cheeses.

4) Cheese Board

A cheese board is a tasty appetizer and a great way to show off your impressive culinary skills (even if you can’t actually cook). Here’s how you can make one:

Start by choosing a variety of cheeses. You can go for soft cheeses, hard cheeses, blue cheese, or any other kind you like.
Next, add some cured meats and charcuterie. This will add some flavor and texture to your board.
Finally, add some complementary items like fresh fruit, nuts, and breads. This will give your board a nice variety of flavors and textures.

If you’re stumped or want an exact recipe to follow, this cheese board from Dinner at the Zoo is incredible.

Here’s another SIMPLE version of a meat / cheese / fruit tray that you can make in minutes >> Easy Fruity Charcuterie Board

You can’t go wrong with simpler ingredients arranged in a pretty way!

5) Cheese Bites

Cheese bites are easy baby shower appetizers that are great for any gathering. You just can’t go wrong with fried cheese, folks.

They’re super easy to make using string cheese, and you don’t even need a deep fryer for this recipe from Dancing Through the Rain. A skillet works just fine.

6) Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

For an appetizer with a little more kick, these jalapeno popper wonton cups from Spend with Pennies are just the ticket. They’re the perfect mix of easy, cheesy, spicy, creamy, and crispy!

7) Crock Pot Meatballs

These simple crock pot meatballs pack a little bit of heat and a yummy honey garlic flavor that’s definitely not your typical party meatball.

The great thing about this recipe is that it works with beef, chicken, turkey, or even veggie meatballs. They’re all delicious in this sauce from Persnickety Plates.

8) Veggie Pinwheels

Veggie pinwheels are a popular baby shower food idea that I’ve seen many times. They’re tasty, easy, and require no cooking at all. That’s a win in any hostess’s book!

You can use any combination of veggies you have on hand. This recipe calls for broccoli, carrots, and cheddar cheese, but I’ve also seen them with bell peppers and spinach as well.

It’s always nice to have a vegetarian option or two for those who don’t eat meat or have certain dietary restrictions.

9) Southwest Egg Rolls

Spicy chicken and melty cheese fill these crispy Southwest egg rolls from Baking Beauty. Serve with avocado ranch, queso blanco, or your favorite dips that pair well with Mexican foods.

Sweet Treats for a Baby Shower Brunch

Feed that sweet tooth with these delicious treats that include both breakfast foods and desserts.

10) Mini Pancakes

There’s a recent TikTok trend making pancake cereal, but the truth is, mini pancakes have been around for quite a while. Moms have made them for picky toddlers for ages!

But nevertheless, mini pancakes (or pancake cereal) is a great option for a baby shower brunch.

They can be served on kabobs with fruit, dusted with powdered sugar, or served with syrup or jam.

11) Blueberry Breakfast Bread

Is there anything better than a thick slice of blueberry bread with a cup of coffee? It’s all the flavor of blueberry muffins but in a sliceable bread form.

Of course, you can just do muffins, if you prefer, but this bread from Mommy Musings is perfect for adding a pat of butter or a drizzle of syrup to.

12) French Toast

This raspberry peach baked French toast is a great choice and can be prepared the night before so that all you have to do before the baby shower is pop it in the oven to bake.

The recipe from Powered by Mom is full of crusty French bread and delicious fruit. It’s perfect for summertime when peaches are at their most delicious.

13) Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

How about some moist banana muffins full of chocolate chips to add to the food table?

These gorgeous golden brown muffins from Spicy Southern Kitchen are not only totally YUM, but they’re quick, easy, and can be made ahead of time.

14) Lemon Blueberry Hand Pies

Lemon blueberry hand pies are a delightful, quick dessert that is perfect for spring and summer.

These hand pies have a puff pastry crust and an easy-to-make filling made from blueberries, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. These yummy treats can be found at Amanda’s Cookin’.

15) Fruit Kabobs with Cream Cheese Dip

For an easy, healthy, and always delicious option, try these fresh fruit kabobs with cream cheese dip from Marathons & Motivation.

Combine your favorite fruits (like strawberries and blueberries) with cubes of cheese and a delightful dip that brings out the sweetness of the fruit even further.

If you prefer not to do kabobs, this chocolate cream cheese dip will also be great on a fruit platter.

16) Strawberry Scones

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked scones, especially when they’re made with strawberries! They’re crumbly, sweet, bursting with strawberry flavor, and pair perfectly with a cup of coffee.

Try this recipe from Little Sunny Kitchen for the flakiest scones and sweet vanilla glaze. It’s the perfect food for a lovely brunch with the expectant mom.

17) Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies from Practically Kidding are a snap to make and are the perfect sweet treat for a baby girl shower.

Even better, you can easily customize the flavor to make blueberry for a boy!

18) Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Use store-bought cinnamon rolls to make this super easy breakfast or dessert option. Monkey bread, also known as pull-apart bread or breakfast bread, is so easy to make.

You’re going to dress up those store-bought cinnamon rolls with extra brown sugar and cinnamon, and of course, you get bonus points if you make extra homemade glaze to pour over the top.

Baby Shower Brunch Drink Ideas

Of course, you can’t have a celebration without some delicious drinks to wash down all that yummy food. Your baby shower guests will love these punches.

19) Party Punch

This colorful party punch by The Typical Mom is made with Sprite, orange juice, and rainbow sorbet.

It’s the perfect drink when you don’t know the baby’s gender or if it’s just a very colorful baby shower theme.

20) Non-Alcoholic Sangria Punch

Keep it classy and sophisticated with this gorgeous non-alcoholic sangria punch from Somewhat Simple.

Cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, pink lemonade mix, and lemon lime soda are mixed with fresh fruits for a tasty, sweet drink everyone will enjoy.

21) Raspberry Sherbet Punch

Isn’t this raspberry punch the most gorgeous pink color you’ve ever seen?

It’s just perfect for a little girls baby shower, but you can easily swap out the raspberry sherbet for lime to make a green punch for a boy baby shower.

We hope you’ve found plenty of yummy food ideas for your upcoming baby shower food menu. If you enjoyed this post, here are a few more you may like below!

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Children's bento - creative food for children in Japanese style

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Back in August, I came across a post in mayonnaise-nah Eat baby, mom tried. I saw this community a couple of times and every time I was unpleasantly surprised by the shamelessness of the people who write there. So and here they smashed to smithereens attempts to be creative with children's food. In such moments I want to ask: "Are you sure that you yourself would have done better?" I wouldn't speak for myself :)

But this is all a saying. The tale is that all these photos reminded me of Japanese baby food Often, when a child goes to the garden, for example, he needs to give a box of lunch with him. There are kindergartens the child needs to be given only rice from home. In some gardens, in general, you don't need anything. But more often than not, mom still has to cook baby food. And this creativity strikes me to the core. Just put rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, vegetables in a box - it's somehow not properly. The child needs to make everything beautiful and appetizing. For some, this process is a real pleasure, and for some have to do because if your child brought the usual a box with ordinary food, while the rest of the children have everything decorated according to the latest fashion, then your child will be a black sheep in the company. And being a black sheep in Japan is even less pleasant than anywhere else. It was.

So I laugh nervously when I think that at the age of three we will have to give Anya to the Japanese garden. And don't bring Buddha it will be one where the child needs to give not only rice with him. because while my artistic data hardly allow me to do something aesthetically pleasing by Japanese standards.

I copied pictures from Japanese blogs. And these are not some blogs. professionals, but ordinary ones, led by simple Japanese women, mothers little children.

http://cleancotton.at.webry.info/200703/article_15.html

http://giraffech.blog.shinobi.jp/Entry/348/

http://www.edita.jp/kyaraben/

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/miho_nao_chin/48598173.html

http://aichigo.cblog2. com/blog-category-5.html

http://cuteobento.blog43.fc2.com/blog-category-10.html

http://koroten. blog.petitmallblog.jp/

http://aichigo.blog109.fc2.com/blog-category-8.html

http://nonbirimuku.blog113. fc2.com/blog-entry-344.html

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/miho_nao_chin/49161993.html

http://konyanikuji.blog10.fc2.com/blog- entry-136.html

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/miho_nao_chin/folder/1518716.html?m=lc&p=3

http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/himelovi/diary/?ctgy=11

Sometimes I think it's still not so hopeless in my case. Of course, many Japanese have been good at drawing since childhood. It is something probably genetic. Russians have always been strong in technical subjects, and among the Japanese there are many humanists who are well draw. And although I will never be close even to the middle Japanese level, but at least there are many beautiful examples around what such baby food might look like.

Dozens of books in bookstores to help master the creative process preparing such food. Some of them only give recipes. In others, they explain step by step the intricacies of making decorative elements. In order not to cut everything straight with your own hands, to help mothers produce various stencils and molds for extrusion and cutting. In supermarkets you can find shelves with such goods and other decorative (inedible) elements for decoration.

There is even food already with a "picture".

Sometimes molds and stencils come with the book.

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Curious food monuments erected in Russia

There is an opinion that Russians love to eat delicious food. But our relationship with food doesn't end there. Recently, food has been immortalized in various parts of our country in the form of funny sculptures and monuments.

In this collection you will get acquainted with the most unusual human sculptures, installed in honor of various foods.

SAUSAGE MONUMENT

In the "dashing" 90s of the last century, right at the entrance to the North Chemsky market of Novosibirsk, one of the city's attractions appeared - a monument to sausage. The opinions of residents and guests of the city about the event and the monument itself were divided. Some consider it a successful move by the producers of the main product on the table of Russians. Others treat the monument with healthy irony. It seems to the third that the “perpetuation” of the sausage is long overdue, and they are perplexed why this event was so delayed.

The three-meter monument symbolizing a stick of sausage cut in half with pieces of bacon did not appear by itself. According to a few sources, the author of the monument is Roman Kadachigov, who was born in 1979. Rumor ascribes to the local wits the inscription, which flaunted near the monument. Its authors urged fellow citizens not to hang their noses, even if life seems hard. Like, who is easy now? “Hey, don't hang your noses, eat more sausage!”, - this amusing call was liked by many.

Monument to the pasta "Pasta unites the world"

in the Kaluga region, in the village of Petrovo, as part of the first food festival dedicated to the pasta, which took place at the site "Ethnomir" , next to the wooden plagues of the peoples of the North and a giant Russian stove, the sculpture “Pasta unites the world” now flaunts.

It is a three-meter red macaroni, on top of which is a macaroni cone in the form of a smile. On the edges of the smile there are sculptural images of a man and a woman, who, on both sides, gobble up a large “spaghetti” with appetite.

Monument to the Friendship cheese

Monument to the melted cheese "Druzhba" is located in Moscow at the intersection of the garden and Rustaveli Street. The monument was created based on the fable of I.A. Krylov "Crow and Fox" and depicts a fox and a crow with pieces of cheese "Friendship", which "made friends" of them.

In 2004, at the first cheese festival, it was decided to erect a monument to cheese. A competition was announced and a jury was appointed, which chose the winners - the father and son of the Shcherbakovs. The Shcherbakovs created the Friendship Cheese sculpture, which is now of great importance for Russian residents - it has become a symbol of peace, harmony and friendship. The monument was included in the list of "Most Unusual Monuments of Moscow".

The sculpture attracts attention not only as a close-knit team, but also brings back memories of the era of the Soviet period, at a time when there were grocery stores around, discos were held on Fridays, and many lived in student dormitories. The monument attracts the attention of both city dwellers and tourists, guests of Moscow.

MONUMENT TO SPPROTS A bronze sculpture of a jar with sprats was installed in the city, in honor of the long work of the Mamonovsky fish cannery in Soviet times. By the way, to this day, the plant supplies various cities with a favorite delicacy.

The monument to sprats is two meters high and looks like a majestic marble sto, on which stands a large jar of sprats. From open canned food, several fish briskly jump out, one of them is wearing a golden crown on its head.

The author of the monument was the sculptor Fyodor Moroz. The monument was erected in 2008. The decision to erect such a funny sculpture was made personally by the mayor of the city.

The fact is that Russians are used to considering Latvia as the “capital of sprats”. Being on the shores of the Baltic Sea, the city of Mamonovo has been engaged in this trade for many years. Now this is reminiscent of a sculpture erected on one of the central streets of the city and attracting the attention of tourists.

MONUMENT TO THE WATERMELON The monument was erected in 2010 as a token of gratitude to the largest berry, which saved many farms from ruin in a dry summer.

MONUMENT TO THE WATERMELON

The monument to the watermelon is located near Abakanaz. It can be seen approaching from Sayanogorsk, along the P411 highway. A huge monument stands on a small blue pedestal a few meters from the highway.

The monument is a round structure made of stainless steel. The metal berry is cut in half. A tidbit of a berry sticks out of the middle. The monument is painted in the appropriate colors: on the outside it is black and green with stripes, and on the inside it is deep red. In the pulp of a watermelon, as expected, grains are drawn.

The monument is so large that a person can easily fit in the section and there is still a lot of space left. In height and width, a metal watermelon reaches about two meters.

The monument to watermelon in Abakan was installed for a reason. This region is famous throughout the country for its large harvest of juicy berries, which are even exported abroad.

PELMENU MONUMENT

If, while walking around Izhevsk, you see a giant 3-meter fork with a meter-long dumpling, don't be afraid, it should be so. Izhevsk is the recognized capital of dumplings. It was here, according to the assurances of local residents, that the “bread ear” was first blinded. It is interesting that initially the author of the sculpture imagined the monument differently: a huge pot with dumplings boiled in it and standing on the fire, but this idea had to be abandoned, since it would be difficult, expensive and unsafe to realize it. Therefore, the Izhevsk monument, no matter how proud they are at home, still very much resembles 9-meter monument to dumplings, installed back in 1991 in the Canadian city of Glendon. MONUMENT TO THE CUCUMBER In the difficult 90s, in order to escape from complete lack of money, residents began to grow cucumbers in their gardens and sell them to Moscow. Cucumbers were then grown in every yard.

Later, even a special variety of cucumbers appeared - Lukhovitsky. By the way, local cucumbers are still famous for their taste and quality.

MONUMENT TO CUCUMBERS

There is an amazing and funny monument to cucumber in Stary Oskol. This is how you drive along a picturesque road, and ... a green hundred-kilogram handsome man is standing on the track, planted on a four-meter fork.

Designed by Stary Oskol graphic designer Viktor Nechval appeared on June 11, 2009. The city sculpture was installed for a reason. Nearby is the agricultural company "Metallurg", specializing in the cultivation of environmentally friendly products. Cucumber varieties "Relay" and "Athlete" of this agricultural enterprise were awarded a gold medal at the international competition "Environmental Safe Products". So now Stary Oskol is famous not only for delicious Slavyanka sweets, but also for fragrant delicious cucumbers. The only pity is that the famous Stary Oskol vodka "Ublya", named after a small river, was discontinued. A noble gift from the Belgorod land turned out: Ublya vodka and an environmentally friendly cucumber on a fork.

MONUMENT TO VOBLE Of course, all Astrakhan residents love to catch and dry this fish on the balconies, but this is not why they erected a monument to it.

During the Great Patriotic War, this small fish saved the population of the Astrakhan region from starvation. Vobla "did not know" about the tragedy and, as in peacetime, went in shoals to spawn in the spring flood. Thanks to her, Astrakhan survived.

Conflict Monument

in the city of the city of the Moscow Region near the Ozersky Souvenir confectionery, one of the most popular Korovka sweets in Russia is awarded.

The opening of this monument took place in 2008, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the confectionery factory. This square with the “Korovka” located on it has become a favorite resting place for the townspeople, one of the sights of this town and is perceived as a kind of tribute to the delicacy loved by the people.

MONUMENT TO POTATO

Monument to Potato, located in the city of Leninsk. Almost every city has a similar monument, and Mariinsk is no exception. More than 70 years ago, in 1942, the link of the Mariinsky state farm "Krasny Perekop" harvested 1,331 centners of potatoes from one hectare. This world record has not yet been broken by anyone. It was in honor of this record that the 29September 2008, a monument to the Potato, and the same year was declared the International Year of the Potato.

The pedestal is made of wood by craftsman Yury Mikhailov. Depicts a potato in an earflap with a shovel in his hands. On the reverse side it is written in honor of whom or what it is installed. The sculpture fits well into the architectural ensemble of the city. Currently, a cafe and a playground have been built near the monument.

A fair, a concert program, an exhibition and tasting of potato dishes, various competitions were held at the opening of the Potato monument on the main square of Mariinsk. Fanciful potato tubers, new varieties of potatoes were presented. Since then, such holidays have been celebrated in the city of Mariinsk every year.

MONUMENT TO BREAD

The monument to bread is located in Zelenogorsk region (city of Zelenogorsk). The sculpture was created by the famous sculptor Arsen Avetisyan on July 6, 2003. This small monument was located near the Khleb store on Lenina Avenue, 20.

The height of the pedestal is 80 centimeters, bakery products made of bronze are located on it, its basis is black bread, 125 daily grams of which saved the lives of thousands of hungry blockade survivors.

In addition to the loaf, cut into several pieces, the exhibition also includes modern products of today - crackers, loaves, bagels.

If you take a closer look at the monument, you will see a certain zest - a small mouse looks out from under the crust of bread.

MONUMENT TO HAPPINESS

As a symbol of happiness, the customers and authors of the sculpture chose the figure that most fully embodies this state - a well-fed wolf at a wedding from the legendary cartoon "Once upon a time there was a dog."

Undoubtedly, this monument fully symbolizes the attitude of Russian people to food.

Monument to Samovar

in December 2008 in the city of Elabuga opened an interesting monument to the samovar - this certain attribute of the ancient Chaffitius ceremony. The place for an unusual monument - a symbol of the merchant Yelabuga, was chosen appropriately, on the square near the hotel "Toima" - once this street was called Khlebnaya, and now it is Lenin Square.

According to the author of the unusual monument, Almaz Khakimov, the samovar is a whole philosophy. When there were no televisions or radios in the houses, he gathered the whole family at one table. A symbol of home comfort for Yelabuga, which is modern and also a symbol of its history, which its residents carefully preserve and restore. Indeed, at one time Yelabuga was a famous merchant city, in which merchants of various guilds lived, who were famous not only for their commercial success, but also for patronage for the benefit of the city.

The samovar monument is 4 meters high, probably the biggest samovar in the world, say the locals. The main city samovar is the work of local blacksmiths. The work took several months. And now for many years pleases the townspeople and guests.

MONUMENT TO APPLE-ANTONOVKA. KURSK

Modern Kursk is a beautiful and comfortable city. Every year, new interesting sculptures, fountains and art objects appear on its streets. One of the most creative decorations of Kursk is the Kursk Antonovka monument. What is the history of this object? Why is the apple considered the symbol of the city?

Antonovka apples have been grown in the vicinity of Kursk for more than a century. According to the legends, these fruits from the Kursk province were delivered to the royal table even under Catherine the Great. In the USSR, in the Kursk region, there were many state farms for fruit nursery. Antonovka ordinary is a winter variety of apples, which has a lot of advantages. The fruits are distinguished by excellent fresh taste, suitable for preservation and preparation of desserts. Apples of this variety are quite large, can be stored for a long time. The monument "Kursk Antonovka" is not just a pretty art object that fits well into the environment of the city. This is a symbol of Kursk, its pride, as well as an appeal to the inhabitants of the city not to forget about ancient crafts and customs.

The project of an original and symbolic monument for the city was created in 2004 by the sculptor Klykov Vyacheslav Mikhailovich. This is an Honored Worker of Culture, laureate of the USSR State Prize in 1982. Among the works of this recognized master are sculptures of Marshal Zhukov, Pushkin, Andrei Rublev and other prominent figures. "Antonovka" in Kursk was one of the last works of this talented sculptor. Vyacheslav Mikhailovich decided to make his apple in ideal proportions and on an enlarged scale. The finished sculpture was purchased from its author by the Kurskprombank Corporation. After coordination with the city administration, the monument "Kursk Antonovka" was installed in the very center of the city. The grand opening of a new art object was timed to coincide with the celebration of the Apple Savior. 19August 2008, residents and guests of the city were finally able to admire the original sculpture. The celebration of the Apple Savior took place with traditional folk festivals, performances by folklore groups and pleasant surprises for guests. The opening of this art object was the beginning of a new urban tradition. Now residents and guests of Kursk annually celebrate the most apple holiday near the thematic sculpture. The monument "Kursk Antonovka" is often also called the symbol of the city's "Person of the Year" award. This award is presented in a solemn atmosphere to outstanding figures of the city. The people have long nicknamed the award the “golden apple”, since it is in the shape of this fruit that the gilded insignia are made.

The monument to an apple is an oblong fruit with a stem and a leaf. The sculptor made it using the knockout technique. Gilded copper sheets were used to create the sculpture. Inside the royal fruit is hollow. Remarkably, even with this design, the apple weighs about 150 kg. Its dimensions are also striking: the height of the sculpture is 2 meters, and the diameter is 1.5 meters. The art object looks especially impressive in sunny weather. The shiny surface of the giant fruit reflects light, making it possible to observe how the apple literally glows from the inside. According to the confessions of many residents of Kursk, an apple looks so appetizing that one literally wants to eat it. If you come to Kursk, you should definitely visit the monument to the Kursk Antonovka. With a large apple, very bright and original photos are obtained!

PIONEER WITH GRAPE. SAINT PETERSBURG

The Pioneers sculpture is located in the central courtyard of Russia's oldest children's hospital - in the 19th century it was the Imperial Nikolaev Hospital, in the 20th century it was the Filatov Children's Hospital for Infectious Diseases. In Soviet times, such sculptures were not uncommon, but now they are already a rarity, especially in such good condition. Education by work was a mandatory requirement of the Soviet school, so young vinedressers, grain growers, etc. were welcomed. Often, children were involved in harvesting, went "for potatoes. "

The square is famous for its bronze decorative benches, among which there are also the composition "Beavers", "Bench of Reconciliation", "Owlets", "Dachshund" and other works of park art.

The bench is a large slice of pumpkin lying next to a smaller pumpkin. A pretty bronze fly sits on the edge of the slice, giving the sculpture an extra charm. The authors of the bench were sculptors Alexander Budaev and Vyacheslav Zvonov.

Gifted children of the city inspired the authors to create this composition, and philanthropist Azat Kazarovich Asaturov allocated funds for the creation of this wonderful gift to the city. The bench was installed in 2005 and since that time has fallen in love with both Sochi residents and guests of the city. Like many other urban sculptures, the bench attracts the attention of everyone who comes to this wonderful city.

PAVLOVSKY LEMON MONUMENT

In 2005, a monument to Limon was erected on the market square in Pavlovo-on-Oka. There is a lemon on almost every windowsill in Pavlovo. They have been grown here for about 150 years. Around 1860, the merchant I.S. Karachistov brought lemon cuttings from Turkey. Here they took root in the greenhouse and began to produce beautiful large fruits. Pavlovsky lemon is now considered a symbol of the city. The monument was made by teachers and students of the Pavlovsk Art College.

At the moment, the monument has become a favorite attraction for both residents and visitors. Everyone certainly wants to be photographed with these juicy lemons as a keepsake.

Monument to chocolate

Chocolate monument - bronze statue, which depicts a fairy tile of chocolate in the hand, - the first in the world, the chocolate monument is erected in the city of Pokrovi, Vladimir Region, Vladimir -region July 1st in 2009year.

The opening of the monument took place as part of the 15-year activity in Russia of the Kraft Foods company, which initiated this amazing gift to the city. The confectionery factory of the company, which produces chocolate of the brands “ Alpen Gold ”, “ Milka ” and “Air .

The competition for the best statue design was held among Vladimir and St. Petersburg craftsmen. As a result, the creator of the first monument to chocolate was Ilya Shanin, a Vladimir sculptor, winner of the European competition for sand figures, whose works are presented in the cities of Germany, Austria, and Belgium.

Monument to the cheese “In a hole”

is still not too late, you can look at and take a selfie at the cheese “to the hole” in Samara at the main entrance to the Park of Culture and Culture Park and the Culture Park rest them.
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