Summer baby shower food


7 Best Baby Shower Menu Ideas

Summer is a great time to host a baby shower! If you’re planning one for your bestie and her new bundle of joy we know that you have a lot to think about- location, theme, décor, games and food.

We’ve created this cool and easy menu to help you check something off your list. Because it’s hot outside, everyone wants cooler, lighter fare, and we know you don’t want to spend days working over a hot stove. We kept that in mind as we selected these great recipes that require little to no heat!

Veggie and Dip Cups

These portable little appetizers can be customized to your specific party. Fill the bottom with hummus or ranch (or any dip!) and add in whatever fresh veggies you’d like.

Mango, Watermelon, and Tomato Salad

How’s this for a summer salad? It’s a colorful array of mango, watermelon and tomato in a tangy, but sweet dressing- sure to delight your guests!

Savannah Cheesecake Cookies

These little cheesecake cookies aren’t really cookies at all, but mini bites of scrumptious cheesecake! They can be prepared one week prior to your event and only take 20 minutes to make.

Strawberry Country Cake

There’s something about strawberry shortcake that just screams summer. And the addition of the lemon and orange zest give this cake an extra dose of summer! The cake is easy to make and will be a lovely addition to your table.

Summer Peach Tea Punch

Summer days are hot so be sure that you serve a beverage that’s cold and refreshing. With hints of mint, peach and lemon, this sparkling iced tea will get the job done! If you’re looking for a summer cocktail, try one of these recipes from Pottery Barn. They’re wonderful for a large crowd!

Sandwiches are a popular choice at baby showers because they’re easy to prepare and easy to eat. Though we like the ever-popular chicken salad, we also love unique recipes and thought you might want to try something new at your next event. Both of these sandwiches are family favorites and we’re sure your guests will love them too!

Caprese Sandwich

If you’d like to offer a lighter or vegetarian option to your guests, try this simple Caprese Sandwich. Start with a French baguette or ciabatta bread, layer fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Top with salt, pepper and balsamic glaze. Click here for a more detailed Caprese Sandwich recipe.

Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwich

1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Dried Onion Flakes
1 Tbsp. Spicy Mustard
1 Tbsp. Horseradish Sauce Or Straight Prepared Horseradish
2- 8oz. focaccia loaves
1 lb. thin sliced roast beef
2 oz. Fresh Arugula
1 tsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Shredded Parmesan

  • Combine the mayo, onion, mustard and horseradish to make the sandwich dressing.
  • Toss the arugula with the olive oil and parmesan.
  • Cut the focaccia bread horizontally so that you have a top and bottom piece.
  • Spread the dressing on the cut side of both pieces. On the bottom piece, layer the roast beef, top with arugula and the top piece of bread. Cut each focaccia into small sandwiches and serve. Enjoy!
    Dressing adapted from Pioneer Woman Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

About Cheryl Seidel
Seidel is a sought after etiquette expert and regular contributor for The Huffington Post and author of the popular Ask Cheryl blog. She helps advise readers with handy tips on how much to spend, when gift giving is appropriate and other would-have-loved-to-know-that-when moments in gift giving, She is also the founder and President of www.RegistryFinder.com, an intuitive search engine that helps gift givers quickly and easily find online registries for weddings, baby showers, graduations and more.

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Planning a baby shower can be a lot of work, but it’s also super fun.

And luckily, these 35 baby shower appetizers should help streamline the process. 

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The great thing about appetizers is that you can’t really go wrong.

So, whether you serve something salty, spicy, or wonderfully meaty, I’m sure the mom-to-be will be thrilled to chow down with her besties.

Of course, the key to amazing appetizers is convenience – you want something that looks great and is tasty, flavorful, and portable!

And guess what? These 35 baby shower appetizers have you covered.

Let’s get to it!

These are cool, refreshing, and totally adorable. And because there’s no cooking involved, you can whip up three dozen in just 15 minutes. 

Start with a cucumber slice, add smoked salmon and top it with the zesty lemon dill cream cheese.

It’s a creamy, smoky, garden-fresh treat that everyone will enjoy.

Anything with choux pastry makes a great appetizer.

It’s flaky, mild, super tasty, and even better when you stuff it with a herby, cheesy chicken filling.

You can pop the whole thing in your mouth in a single bite. Then, you can pop another, and another, and another, and another…

They’re tiny and light! They can’t be that bad for you, right?!

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These miniature treats are colorful and lovely. Luckily, they taste as good as they look.

They take less than an hour to make and are crunchy and delicious.

Each one is like a bite-sized salad but with more crunch. They’re tangy and bright and will look great on your appetizer table.

These tart and tangy crostinis combine some seemingly strange ingredients. Somehow, though, they taste superb together.

Blueberries and lemon juice always pair nicely, of course. But adding thyme, garlic, and goat cheese may seem a bit stranger.

Even so, these are insanely good. They have a rich depth of flavor that’s impossible not to love.

These 10-minute snacks are almost impossibly easy to make, but they taste fantastic.

Each cracker features robust, herby cream cheese and a chunk of fresh cucumber.

They’re fresh, light, and won’t fill you up before the main dish.

Plus, you can’t beat them for simplicity. So if you need a flavorful appetizer in a hurry, these are the way to go.

These crispy cheese straws are flaky, herby, and awesome. Oh, and you can make them with fewer than ten ingredients!

They taste so much better than their store-bought cousins and have a terrific texture.

Super fun and easy to make, they’re always a big hit with the kids.

Tortillas and guacamole are regular appetizer options. However, they aren’t the most convenient ones.

They slow down the food line and aren’t always hygienic. (I’m looking at you, double-dippers!)

The good news is you can solve all those problems with a bag of Tostitos Scoops.

Pre-fill them with guacamole, and they become convenient and easy to eat. They’re not messy at all!

Like chips and guacamole, pizza is messy and not always a practical appetizer. But, of course, that doesn’t stop people from loving pizza. 

So, use this recipe to make single-serve pizza bombs instead of whole slices. They’re cheesy, herby, and feature buttery crescent roll crusts. 

The recipe calls for pepperoni. However, you can leave that out to make it vegetarian-friendly if you prefer.

Or, go ahead and throw in some chicken or sausage. You can’t go wrong!

If you prefer to work with biscuit dough, use this pizza bomb recipe instead.

The appetizers taste essentially the same, but the recipes are somewhat different.

And, of course, you can make your own biscuits if you’re feeling adventurous.

Here’s a great option if you enjoy sweet and savory appetizers.

Each one features a thick, juicy piece of Polish sausage topped with a slice of sweet and tangy pineapple. 

The sticky sauce and crunchy sesame seeds add more rich flavor and a fun texture.

You’ll love these if you’re a ‘pineapple on pizza’ kind of person. Heck, you’ll probably love them even if you aren’t.

These crostinis combine basil’s freshness with the sweetness of peaches and honey.

There’s also dreamy ricotta cheese and a crusty baguette for good measure.

They’re light, sweet, and tangy treats that will wow the crowd.

The old stereotype of pregnant women loving pickles isn’t always accurate.

But just in case, you should probably whip up some of these tangy roll-ups.

They’re like classic ham and cheese pinwheels, except each has a pickle at its center.

The sour saltiness of the dill pickle adds just the right amount of pizzazz.

I’m not sure there’s a stuffed mushroom recipe that I don’t love. They’re the perfect appetizer in every way. 

They’re small and convenient to eat, but they’re also packed with flavor.

As well as cheesy, garlicky, and surprisingly filling, they’re also low-carb and keto-friendly.    

These fancy appetizers almost look too elegant to eat. Don’t let that stop you from making them, though, because everyone will love them.

The crunchy toasted baguette makes a fabulous base, while the cremini mushrooms and Gruyere give them an earthy, somewhat nutty flavor. 

They’re buttery, rich, and take just 20 minutes to make. 

These may not be the most unique option on the list. But, on the other hand, they are a great last-minute appetizer. 

There’s no cooking involved, and you can pull them together in minutes.

Just add some dressing to a cup, then wash and cut your veggies and arrange them on top. 

They’re fresh, tasty, and healthy! 

These small wraps are always a hit, whether you call them roll-ups or pinwheels.

This one is like an Italian sub, featuring pepperoni, salami, cheese, and lots of veggies.

The Italian seasoning in the cream cheese makes them super flavorful, too. 

They’re a simple, refreshing snack perfect for spring and summer baby showers.  

What if I told you that you could serve taco salad as an appetizer?

You’d probably have all kinds of arguments against it, right?

“It’s too messy! It slows down the line! It’s a lot of work!”

None of that is true of these bite-sized taco cups.

Instead, you’ll stick an entire taco salad into a crunchy wonton. They’re beefy, cheesy, and full of flavor. 

You can also add whatever taco toppings you like best. So despite their small size, they’re entirely customizable. 

These fiery appetizers have everything you love about jalapeño poppers. The only difference is that it’s all stuffed into a crispy wonton wrapper. 

They’re spicy, cheesy, garlicky, and thanks to the bacon, they also have a delightfully salty taste.

Basically, they’re a fun new way to whip up a familiar classic. 

Of course, some people would rather have OG jalapeño poppers – which I totally get! After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Don’t worry; I have a recipe for that, too. Bacon, cheese, garlic…it’s all there.

Plus, it takes only 30 minutes to make them. Win-win.

Is there anything more refreshing than a Caprese salad?

Harness that flavor in a smaller, easier-to-eat package with these salad skewers. 

Each one features fresh basil leaves, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes. You’ll drizzle it all in a zesty balsamic glaze.

Doing so gives you an invigorating appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

Their garden-fresh flavor and bright colors make them a fast favorite at any event. Plus, you don’t have to do any cooking to make them.

These mini chicken and waffles are more than a mouthful. In fact, you’ll need to assemble them on skewers to keep them from toppling over.

The crunchy fried chicken tastes excellent against the sweetness of the syrupy waffles.

They’re sticky and messy, but they’re also incredibly delectable. 

Sweet-n-savory lil’ smokies are a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at any party. They’re meaty, salty, and loaded with smoky sweetness.

You’ll cook these babies on skewers to keep the bacon in place. Just be sure to leave room between each, so they crisp up on all sides!

As much as I love these snacks, I find them ill-named. For one thing, they don’t use pretzel dough but pizza dough.

So, these are not the soft pretzel bites you’re used to eating. Instead, they’re more like pigs-in-a-blanket.

That said, they’re totally delicious. The salty, buttery crust is undeniably scrumptious with the juicy sausages.

I don’t have many sweet appetizers here, but the few I do have are amazing. And this one is no exception.

It’s a delightful layered kabob treat you’ll want to make again and again.

There are warm, golden-brown biscuits, fresh strawberries, and creamy Cool Whip.

Whether you like strawberry shortcakes or not, you’re sure to enjoy these.

It’s hard to beat coconut shrimp. But once you add pineapple chunks to them, they’re out of this world. 

These appetizers taste like something you’d get at your favorite tropical restaurant. Luckily, you don’t have to fly to Hawaii to enjoy them. 

With fewer than ten ingredients, you can make them yourself at home.

Cheesy, tangy buffalo chicken dip always tastes fantastic, no matter the occasion.

So, whip some up with only a handful of ingredients and five minutes of prep time. 

The slow cooker does all the rest of the work for you!

Serve it with chips, crackers, or even celery stalks! It’s always a crowd-pleaser.

While not the healthiest side dish, mac & cheese is warm and comforting.

Most people fall in love with it during childhood and never grow out of that love. And, to be honest, it’s hard to find a way to improve on such a classic.

Well…other than these incredible fried mac & cheese balls!

These are supremely cheesy and entirely comforting. They’re also crispy on the outside and delightfully creamy on the inside.

You can down the whole thing in just one or two bites – so you’ll want to make extra!

If cooking isn’t your forte, then don’t! No one said tasty appetizers had to be cooked.

Whip up some mini sandwiches instead. Anyone can assemble bread, cheese, and deli meats, right? 

Add some lettuce and mustard, and spread a little cream cheese on the bread. People will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to make.

Sweet-n-salty, brown sugar-coated bacon wrapped around tender, juicy chicken? Where do I sign up?!

These are phenomenal, and I didn’t even mention all the spices yet!

There’s chili powder, thyme, garlic, and more. It’s a veritable smorgasbord of seasonings! 

These things may be small and straightforward, but they contain a lot of flavor.

Tomato tarts are like teeny-tiny pizzas, only much fresher.

You’ll start with buttery puff pastry dough. To that, you’ll add onions, tomatoes, cheese, parsley, and herbs. 

Each one is fresh, warm, and a little bit addictive. The caramelized onions alone will have you coming back for more.

Coming up with the ideal baby shower appetizer doesn’t have to be a lot of work.

It could be as simple as cutting fruit and sticking it on skewers.

That’s all you’ll do for this one, and I guarantee you that no one will complain.

If you want to add something extra, whip up some homemade fruit dip for serving.

Here’s an even more elaborate option that’s just as simple to pull together. Combine your favorite fruits and veggies with cheeses, crackers, and meats.

It’s still 100% cooking-free and shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes to prepare. 

And the truly great part about it? It looks like something elaborate and expensive and will impress all your guests.

These are the same silky smooth, tangy deviled eggs you know and love, only there’s an extra bit of oomph thanks to the bacon and garlic.

They’re smoky and insanely good. And you can make two dozen in less than an hour.

These deviled eggs are also delightful, but they have more going on.

You’ll add bacon and roasted garlic to them, too, as well as asparagus and so much more.  

In fact, these might be the most well-seasoned deviled eggs you’ll ever try. They’re also prettier than traditional deviled eggs. (At least, I think so.)

If you’re an avid deviled eggs eater, give them a try. You won’t be disappointed. 

These cool, juicy skewers are sweet, tangy, and fresh. They’re like a sweeter, more refreshing version of the Caprese salad skewers above. 

Fortunately, they’re just as easy to pull together.

Simply arrange the watermelon, feta, and mint leaves on skewers, then drizzle them with balsamic vinegar. 

They’re a decadent, delicious treat.

35 Best Baby Shower Appetizers

Planning a baby shower can be a lot of work, but it’s also super fun. And luckily, these 35 baby shower appetizers should help streamline the process. 

Ingredients

  • Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizer

  • Chicken Bouchees (Chicken Puffs)

  • Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites

  • Whipped Goat Cheese and Blueberry Balsamic Crostini

  • Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers

  • Southern Cheddar & Herb Cheese Straws

  • Gluten-Free Chip and Guacamole Bites

  • Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Bombs

  • Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

  • Sesame Pineapple Sausage Bites

  • Peach Basil Crostini

  • Pickle, Ham & Cream Cheese Roll-ups

  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

  • Mushroom Bruschetta with Gruyere and Thyme

  • Mini Veggie Cups

  • Italian Sub Sandwich Roll-ups

  • Wonton Taco Cups

  • Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls

  • Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

  • Caprese Salad Skewers

  • Mini Chicken & Waffles

  • Little Smokies Wrapped in Bacon

  • Easy Soft Pretzel Bites

  • Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

  • Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

  • Mini Sandwiches

  • Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

  • Oscar Tomato Tarts

  • Fruit Kabobs

  • Fruit and Cheese Platter

  • Bacon & Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs

  • Bacon Blue Deviled Eggs with Roasted Garlic and Asparagus

  • Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers

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what to cook for a 10 year birthday

How much do children need to be happy? To spend a wonderful holiday, the most anticipated of all, with family and close friends, and even in such a way that it will be remembered for a long time. And caring parents will help in this - for this they need to prepare in advance and carefully plan everything. On the eve of a child's birthday, especially such a round date as 10 years old, every mother wonders, so what to cook on the table? And if you decide to celebrate this event at home, then the tips of the Zatusim resource will be useful to you.

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What you need to know when choosing meals

Setting up a table for a 10-year-old child's birthday is, of course, easier than for younger children, for whom the list of food is limited. But it is still important to choose fresh and high-quality ingredients for cooking.

Try not to use extravagant foods and recipes when composing the menu, especially if you are not sure that your child and guests will want to eat it.

It is best to choose food familiar to your baby, but prepared in a special way.

By nature, we tend to separate food, and in children this is especially pronounced. Therefore, the simpler the treats are, the more the guys will like them.

Choose less fatty foods and try not to use frying when cooking, because tasty food can be prepared correctly and be healthy.

If other children were invited to the birthday party, it would not be superfluous to ask mothers about the presence of allergic reactions or other restrictions on products.

Another important aspect is safety. Keeping track of active children in the heat of the holiday is not easy, so make sure your food and table are as safe as possible.

Children are very fond of fresh fruits and vegetables - when serving them, make sure that the treats are well washed and, if possible, pitted.

Avoid fish with bones, complex sandwiches, spicy foods, and foods with strong allergens.

Fish dishes should be discarded, because even after a thorough check, small bones may remain, and if someone chokes, the holiday may be completely ruined. And not all children like to eat fish.

Children's birthday menu options

Chicken dishes are a great option for a hot dish - most children have a positive attitude towards it.

Battered baked legs will definitely appeal to 10-year-olds - they are tasty and easy to eat with your hands. This treat is easy to prepare and can be fun to decorate with paper tassels.

Give preference to simple salads that can be put into bowls. Arrange the filling in shortbread baskets or tartlets.

It is much more interesting for children to treat themselves to such snacks than to sit in front of a plate full of heavy salads.

Make small sandwiches with homemade pork, cheese or pâté. But it is better to avoid smoked meats and sausages.

An excellent solution for a festive table are various canapes decorated on skewers - such a treat will definitely be eaten.

Avoid the abundance of store-bought sweets and candies, many delicious desserts can be prepared at home.

The birthday menu for a 10-year-old girl can be varied with all kinds of fruit and berry jellies, mousses. Milkshakes and chocolate puddings also make great table decorations.

It is better to replace carbonated drinks with natural juices and fruit drinks. The time of bottled cola and forfeit on the tables is over, and every mother who cares about the health of her children is able to prepare delicious and healthy drinks.

Cooking meals that children love

Almost any healthy dish can be transformed into a children's menu for 10-year-old guests. But there are treats that children especially like. We will include them in our menu.

Snacks, sandwiches and canapes

Small snack sandwiches and canapes make a great menu item for a 10 year old's birthday. Make small sandwiches. The ideal size is 5x5 cm, so they are much more convenient to eat.

Products can be cut into various shapes (stars, circles, fish) using cutters and put on skewers. It is desirable that the skewers are not very sharp, which will exclude injuries.

You can string anything on skewers: fruits, vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, bread. Alternate colors - so the appetizer will look much more interesting.

Even more recipes in the material 7 sandwiches that are impossible to resist.

If the party is outdoors or in the woods around a campfire, prepare covered sandwiches - burgers and sandwiches delight children.

Homemade pizza for a birthday

For a 10 year anniversary, a girl or a boy can have pizza. Children simply adore it, and will prefer it to many other dishes.

This Italian open pie can be both the main treat on the table and a small snack. It all depends on the filling you choose and how you serve it.

You can bake one large pizza or make small portioned treats.

The golden rule of baby food is the simpler the better. Therefore, chicken, cheese, pickled cucumbers, tomato sauce are perfect as ingredients for pizza.

Do not overload it with olives or onions - children often do not eat these foods.

Homemade lemonade

Cooling drinks are indispensable in summer. This is where homemade lemonade comes in handy.

To make lemonade you will need:

  • water;
  • lemon;
  • sugar.

The proportions of the ingredients are arbitrary. Usually, juice and zest of 1 lemon is enough for 1 liter of water. But everything will depend on the size and freshness, acidity of the fruit. Add sugar to taste as well. For 3 liters of drink, 1 glass of granulated sugar is consumed.

Wash the lemon thoroughly and scald it with boiling water. Remove the zest from the citrus on a grater.

Squeeze out all the juice, then strain to remove the pits.

Boil water and add zest and sugar. Continue to boil the drink for another 10 minutes.

Cool the syrup and pour in the squeezed lemon juice.

Lemonade is ready! Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

Berry smoothie

You will need 1 kilogram of ripe strawberries. You can use wild strawberries or wild strawberries, or other berries that are in season.

To make a delicious smoothie, mix 2 cups of juice (fruit drink), berries, melon pieces, banana in a tall bowl.

Beat the resulting mixture well with a blender until smooth.
Pour into tall glasses and garnish with fruit. This drink will be a great addition to any appetizer or dessert.

Interesting recipes with the use of berries in the material Dishes of gooseberries and raspberries on the festive table.

10th birthday cakes

What birthday is complete without a cake - its appearance almost always becomes the culmination of the holiday.

Of course, mothers always have a choice - to order a birthday cake for a 10-year-old boy in a pastry shop or bake it at home on their own.

If you have free time, the second option is preferable, as you will know exactly what ingredients the cake for children is made from.

The rules for the safety of components and the preparation of a cake for the 1st anniversary of the baby remain relevant for the first anniversary.

In addition, there are recipes for amazingly delicious and easy-to-prepare treats, from classic cakes to funky gingerbread, desserts, cupcakes, muffins.

No-Bake Jelly Cake

Even if you don't have experience with complex pastries, making a jelly cake is easy. In addition, there is a place for creative experiments and the embodiment of the most incredible ideas.

For cooking you will need:

  • butter;
  • shortbread biscuits;
  • cinnamon;
  • fruits;
  • gelatin;
  • chocolate;
  • heavy cream;
  • curd mass;
  • powdered sugar.

Prepare butter, cookies and cinnamon for the base. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and tamp in a detachable cake mold. We send it to the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

For the next jelly layer, you can choose any filler - fruits, berries, chocolate. The most beautiful cake will turn out if you combine several layers.

Prepare the gelatin mixture according to the instructions on the package, add melted chocolate and heavy cream - 200 ml. Stir and send to simmer over low heat, not bringing to a boil.

In a blender, mix 200 g of the curd mass with the prepared chocolate mixture and add 50 g of powdered sugar. Put it on the base of the cake and send it to harden in the cold.

At this time, prepare the next layer.

Add berry juice, chopped fruits and berries to the new gelatin mixture. Let it brew a little and fill it with the first layer after it has hardened.

You can combine the number of layers and their content as you wish. Decorate the cake to your taste - with fresh berries or almond flakes, chocolate chips or marzipan figurines.

A 10 year old girl's birthday cake can be not only a delicious treat, but also a great activity for your child.

Involve the young birthday girl in the cooking process, giving her the freedom to be creative.

Such joint chores on the eve of the holiday will definitely please girls and even some boys.

Festive table setting

It is important to remember that children are not adults who are ready to sit at the table for hours on end.

Most likely, the holiday will not do without competitions and games, where only at intervals the kids will run up to the table and have something to eat and chew on the go. Try to create comfortable conditions for them.

Unbreakable plastic dishes will help out, small portions of food that are convenient to take from the table.

Drinking cups can be inscribed with guest names, resealable cocktail and smoothie bottles with straws.

Treats can be decorated in the shape of animals or cartoon characters. Fruits and vegetables are fun to cut with the help of special kitchen utensils.

Summing up, let's highlight the main points that must be taken into account when compiling a children's birthday menu:

  1. Think over the dishes for the birthday of a 10-year-old child in advance.
  2. Avoid complicated recipes and extravagant ingredients.
  3. It is better to serve familiar foods, but prepared in an original way.
  4. Homemade pizza will be a great treat for a 10 year old child's birthday.
  5. Use less store-bought sweets - delicious desserts can and should be prepared at home.
  6. Carbonated drinks are easy to replace with fruit drinks, compotes or juices.
  7. Try the delicious no-bake cake.

Beautifully set the table and dishes, then your child and guests will definitely be satisfied.

Video: children's holiday menu

What and how to cook for a children's party is shown in detail in the video:

tips, recommendations and examples of dishes

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  • What should not be on the holiday table Beautiful and tasty 10 snacks

Every mother wants a special day of the year - her child's birthday - to be bright, special and memorable. At 2 years old, the child does not have any special wishes about what the holiday should be, so the mother herself must carefully think through and organize everything so that it is interesting to everyone who is invited, especially children.

A child's birthday should be bright, colorful and interesting

Most parents prefer to spend the holiday at home, it's more convenient. Contests, clown, animation - all this can be ordered at home, but the menu is a little more complicated. It is necessary to prepare such dishes that would be tasty, healthy and served on the table in a special way in order to attract the attention of children, and they wanted to try them.

What dishes to choose, what to serve first at the table and how to serve everything, all these questions are asked by all mothers who are preparing a birthday for their 2 year old baby.

What should not be on the holiday table

There are small food restrictions that every mother must adhere to if she wants to organize a holiday for a 2 year old child and his friends. At this age, not all foods and dishes can be eaten, so the main thing when making a birthday menu:

  • no salty, spicy and fatty dishes;
  • dishes with pepper, mayonnaise sauce and garlic are not welcome on the table;
  • smoked meats are also better to remove;
  • do not experiment by mixing many different foods in one dish;
  • remove fresh fruits and vegetables from the menu that can cause allergies;
  • do not put on the table fish dishes with bones, grapes, fruits with a rough skin and things that a child can choke on, set aside for the holidays of the older generation;
  • Fruits and vegetables that can stain clothing should be kept to a minimum.

Beautiful and delicious snacks

Canape sandwiches have recently become very popular in the children's menu. In order for them to interest children, it is desirable to perform them in an unusual form of boats, stars or bugs. In addition, only safe products will be needed for their preparation, and it will take a little time to create them.

Canape sandwiches are very popular in the children's menu.

Canape is prepared only from fresh bread, preferably white, butter, slices of boiled pork, but not fried, but baked, delicate varieties of cheese and vegetables or fruits. Turn on your imagination and prepare canapes from those products that your beloved baby loves more.

It is important for children to never use skewers and toothpicks for canapés, the child may prick themselves with them.

Tasty and healthy salads for children's parties

Healthy salads can be arranged on a plate in the form of an animal or a flower, and little children will like this serving. There are a large number of salads, each mother can choose from this list for her menu those that she likes, but pay attention to this salad.

Salad "Sun"

The first thing I want to say is that it contains orange and lemon, so for children prone to allergies it is better not to cook it, otherwise it is very light, satisfying and tasty.

For its preparation you will need:

  • orange - 2 pcs.;
  • chicken eggs - 2 pcs., but they can be replaced with 8 quail eggs, which will make the salad even more useful;
  • boiled chicken - 300 g;
  • cucumber;
  • apple.

As a dressing, you can use a sauce made from yogurt, olive oil, a couple of drops of lemon juice and egg yolks.

Prepare the salad as follows: oranges, cucumber and apple, peeled and cut as small as possible. Peel the egg, finely chop and add to the rest of the ingredients, do the same with the chicken. Salt, mix and beautifully lay out in the form of a sun on a plate, pour sauce on top.

The salad is ready to be served to the kids. But remember that citrus fruits can cause allergies, so ask mothers invited to the kids' holiday about whether they can eat fruits that can provoke such a reaction. Be sure to adjust the menu based on this.

Tropics salad

The menu for the birthday of children of 2 years of age should be varied, hearty and light, so parents should pay attention to the Tropics salad, which almost all children love and eat it with great pleasure. The recipe is quite simple and easy, does not require much high costs, as it contains a small amount of ingredients.

To prepare it you will need:

  • 300 g chicken, boiled only;
  • 300-400 grams of pineapples;
  • 1 apple, green is better;
  • grapes in the amount of 1 cup.

Peel the apples, finely grate them and sprinkle lightly with lemon juice. Grind pineapple and add to apples, do the same with meat. Cut the grapes in half and add to the dish. You can fill with mayonnaise, but only homemade or yogurt.

Children eat sweet fruit salad with great pleasure!

You can also add a vegetable salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage and greens to the festive menu, but only chop the vegetables finely and season them with olive oil. It is better to serve salad on the table in small salad bowls for each child separately.

Sweet Fruit Salad

This tasty salad will be eaten by the child with great pleasure. It is prepared immediately before the guests arrive, as the fruit may lose its color, and the salad will not look very attractive. It is worth asking the parents of invited children if they are allergic to bee products and nuts, if not, then honey is added to the bottom of the salad bowl, and the top of the salad is sprinkled with chopped nuts.

For the salad you will need:

  • green apple, banana;
  • 1 cup sultana grapes;
  • 1 pear;
  • cup of yogurt.

Take fruit without peel and cut into small pieces. Divide the grapes in half, combine with fruit. Mix everything, put in small salad bowls, and pour yogurt over the top of the dish. This delicious and at the same time light dish is prepared quickly and is sure to please children.

A child's birthday happens once a year, and 2 years once in a lifetime, and every mother wants to make this day special, so the menu for this day is selected carefully.

Salads are ready, but what a holiday without second courses, but what to cook for a children's birthday, what would be beautiful, tasty and liked by children.

Second courses

For a children's birthday, you should not cook a lot of hot dishes, because children eat little, they are more interested in entertainment than a festive table. Therefore, for a children's holiday, you can cook only a side dish and a meat dish.

For a child's birthday, when the child is only 2 years old and almost all guests are of the same age, it is better to choose meat dishes with minced meat. They cook quickly, the meat is tender, soft, a child at 2 years old will eat it with pleasure.

Each mother decides which recipe to choose for her child's birthday, but perhaps this one will be liked more.

Chicken zrazy with quail egg

Little children will definitely like these zrazy, because they are very tender and tasty, besides, they have a little secret inside that will interest the children and make them eat the food.

Chicken zrazy with quail egg will surely appeal to children!

To make them you will need:

  • 400 g minced chicken;
  • 1/3 cup rice;
  • small carrots;
  • bulb;
  • 12 boiled quail eggs;
  • 2 tomatoes.

Zrazy is prepared as follows:

  1. Grind the onion with a blender and add to the minced meat.
  2. Add cooked rice to minced meat.
  3. Season with salt, mix well until minced meat is tender.
  4. Roll the minced meat into a ball, hide the peeled quail egg inside and roll up.
  5. Boil in boiling water for 10 minutes, put them into the water gently on a spoon.
  6. Fry carrots and tomatoes in a pan.
  7. Put the zrazy in the gravy, add the broth so that it completely covers them.
  8. Simmer for 20 minutes, then put the pan into the oven for 5 minutes.

Surprise zrazy can be served with any of the side dishes, but the child will definitely like the multi-colored mashed potatoes, it is also very healthy, as it is prepared from natural products. It is very easy to prepare it.

Svetofor potato puree

Every mother should like dishes from natural products enriched with useful substances, besides, bright colors perfectly decorate the table, attract children who come to the holiday to it.

What a birthday without sweets! Preference should be given to light, not too sweet pastries and cakes.

To make colorful potato puree you will need:

  • potatoes - 1 kg;
  • butter - 50 g;
  • cream - 200 ml;
  • carrot juice - 3 tbsp. l.;
  • beetroot - 3 tbsp. l.;
  • spinach juice - 3 tbsp. l.

Boil the peeled potatoes until tender, add salt during the cooking process. After the water has been drained, it is necessary to mash the potatoes by adding butter and cream to it. Beat everything well so that the mass is light and homogeneous. Divide the puree into three parts: in the first add carrot juice, in the 2nd - beet juice, in the third - spinach. Put the puree in the form of balls into a pan, put in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.

For a child's birthday, you can not bake multi-colored puree balls, but simply beautifully put on a plate for each baby. This puree will decorate any table.

The birthday of a child, especially who turns 2 years old, should be interesting, the menu is ready, now you need to choose drinks and sweets.


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