Baby Shower Recipes

Make the mom-to-be feel like a VIP with these baby shower recipes, from cute appetizers and mini foods to punches and desserts. Our easy party-planning ideas will let you pull it off like a pro.

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    Homemade Candy Bars

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...


    Lemon Custard in Meringue Cups

    My husband loves lemon meringue pie. This variation is a favorite of his. I like it, too...it's very easy to...


    Mountain Cookies

    I've been making these deliciously different cookies for about 11 years. My kids especially like the creamy coconut filling. Whenever...


    Festive Tea Sandwiches

    These delicate sandwiches were the memorable first course at a Victorian tea we held for the ladies of our congregation....


    Orange Pineapple Punch

    Conni Brueggeman of Sparta, Wisconsin shares a concoction that's a quick to fix as it is to refresh. To mix...


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    Blueberry Tart

    This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...


    Dill Dip

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


    Buttermilk Pie

    Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll...

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    Ham Salad

    This ham salad recipe is the perfect way to use up your leftover roasted ham, as well as the rolls...


    Tropical Cooler

    With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it...


    Sesame Pound Cake

    Jane Finney's seed-studded cake has a pleasant crunch. "It's wonderful garnished with fresh fruit," suggests this East Grand Forks, Minnesota...


    Citrus Sunshine Punch

    It's easy to be merry when sipping on this tangy punch. A cool, frothy glass of punch is a terrific...


    Orange Chocolate Meltaways

    The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts,...


    Forgotten Cookies

    Forgotten cookies, aka "surprise cookies," are fluffy meringues filled with specks of chocolate and nuts. Learn what makes this vintage...


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    Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

    These classic whoopie pies are a delicious cake-cookie hybrid, filled with a fluffy vanilla-tinged frosting. They are one of our...


    Pineapple Punch

    Filled with delicious citrus flavors, this lively beverage will brighten any setting, according to Verna Doerksen of MacGregor, Manitoba. She...


    Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

    "I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia....

    Cherry Punch

    Back in 1952, a co-worker gave me the recipe for this versatile rosy punch. It's not too sweet, so it...


    Napoleon Cremes

    For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...


    Pineapple Cooler

    In Littlerock, California, Michelle Blumberg stirs up this mild and refreshing beverage in a jiffy. Lemon juice cuts the sweetness...


    Special Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...


    Orange-Glazed Crullers

    I enjoy preparing this lovely cruller recipe with my grandchildren. The make-ahead dough is great for a gathering. —Muriel Lerdal,...


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    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you’re a lover of tender, chewy chocolate chip cookies, this recipe was made for you.

    Ham Roll-Ups

    You only need four ingredients to make these ham roll-ups: deli ham, cream cheese, olives and green onions.


    Poppy Seed Lemon Scones

    You'll love the appealing look and delicate texture of these lightly sweet scones. For the best results, work quickly to...


    Raspberry Truffles

    As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and...


    Hibiscus Iced Tea

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


    Pear Waldorf Pitas

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


    English Tea Cakes

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