Bridal Shower Recipes

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

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    Ham & Green Onion Roll-Ups

    1 review

    You need only four simple ingredients to make these super-easy appetizers.
    The colorful pinwheels have an eye-catching look and...


    Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    These fun mini sandwiches are a tasty addition to any fall function. The cranberry mayo lends a unique flavor twist,...


    Easy Italian Spinach Salad

    1 review

    A simple homemade dressing makes this salad a flavorful option for any meal, but it’s ideal with lasagna, spaghetti, manicotti...


    Limoncello Tiramisu

    1 review

    Brighten up dessert with our light, vibrant limoncello tiramisu. Its filling is made with limoncello-spiked lemon curd, mascarpone cheese and...


    Polenta Mushroom Appetizers

    1 review

    Simple ingredients—in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen— are used to create a fantastic, but...


    Spanish Coffee

    1 review

    You’ll look forward to dessert even more when this warm and welcoming after-dinner drink is on the menu. —Sharon Tipton,...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Mini Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Chicken salad ranks among the classics, and this version is a hit at parties of all kinds. Feel free to...


    Cranberry Mimosa

    6 reviews

    We love making cranberry mimosas on a slow Saturday morning or during the holidays.

    Brie and Wild Mushroom Soup

    4 reviews

    I obtained this recipe at a local home and garden show a few years ago. The rich, comforting soup is...


    Mixed Berry Sangria

    8 reviews

    This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria...


    Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing

    4 reviews

    Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding,...


    Cherry Cordial Cake Balls

    2 reviews

    Brandy and coffee add mild flavor to these scrumptious cherry cake balls. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico


    Strawberry & Glazed Walnut Salad

    This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.—Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania


    Beef Tenderloin Lollipops

    1 review

    Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and...


    Vanilla Bean Fizz

    A homemade vanilla bean syrup from our home economists fabulously flavors Champagne. The bubbly beverage is ideal for holidays throughout...


    Strawberry Pecan Salad

    1 review

    Fresh strawberries, vibrant greens and crunchy pecans are tossed together in a tangy dressing to make this strawberry pecan salad....


    Crab Cucumber Bites

    2 reviews

    Wow your guests with these cool, crisp crab cucumber bites. Nobody will guess this impressive-looking appetizer took you just 30...

    Kentucky Lemonade

    2 reviews

    Kentucky lemonade is a refreshing option for Derby Day thanks to refreshing lemon juice, ginger ale and mint leaves—bourbon optional.


    Greek Sandwich Bites

    3 reviews

    Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa...


    Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...


    Chocolate-Amaretto Mousse Pie

    2 reviews

    My mother made this silky pie when I was a child. It was my father's favorite. The fluffy chocolate-almond filling...


    Rice Paper Rolls

    4 reviews

    I like to have a package of rice papers and noodles on hand for quick and easy appetizer ideas. I've...


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    Lacy Brandy Snaps

    9 reviews

    These cream-filled brandy snaps are the perfect sweet treat. Include them on a holiday cookie platter or serve them at...

    Midwest Mary

    In the Midwest, Bloody Marys garnished with meats, cheeses and veggies are works of art. My beverage has skewers of...


    Swiss Potato Puffs

    4 reviews

    Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few...


    Peach Champagne

    1 review

    I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is...


    Pink Sparkling Wine Punch

    1 review

    A long-standing tradition in our home, this sparkling punch makes spirits bright. Garnished with fresh strawberries and lime, it makes...


    Blackberry Beer Cocktail

    1 review

    This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue...


    Kahlua Dream Bars

    4 reviews

    I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...