Baby Shower Foods

What you serve at a baby shower depends on the time of day you will be hosting it, and how much effort you want to put into it. You can choose to serve only appetizers, brunch or even a light lunch or supper.

Here are some menu suggestions, (and recipes) to help you get started.

Fruit Salad
This can either be fruit you prepare, or some you buy already cut up from your grocery. You can even use frozen fruit mixtures if you choose. You can serve this either in a nice bowl, or if you are preparing the fruit, hollow out a melon (such as watermelon, honeydew or cantalope) and use that to hold the diced fruit. Another serving idea would be to place the fruit onto wooden skewers. This method is especially handy if you are also serving a dip for your fruit. You could also slice apples and serve them with a yummy dip just for apples.

Veggie Tray
Again, you can prepare this yourself, or buy one ready made. You can use ranch dressing for dip, or you can make a dip or two on your own.

Other things you can serve with minimum preparation include: chips and dip, prepackaged cookies, cake (or cupcakes) and crackers with cheese.

Feeling a bit more adventurous? Here are a few other suggestions for your shower menu. These recipes range in difficulty from very easy to a bit more involved, but all will leave your guest impressed with your culinary talents.

Lastly, don't forget beverages, you can serve just coffee, tea or soda, or can prepare the shower traditional punch. (Punch recipe links)

Great Baby Shower Recipes:

• Snacks
• Dips and Spreads
• Appetizers
• Cakes
• Punch Recipes