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Shower Recipes : Top 20

 

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Party Punch IX

Submitted by: DeAnna Peal 
This is the best punch I have ever tasted, and it is requested at every shower and wedding that takes place in our family and at our church. Fruit flavored gelatin is mixed with pineapple and lemon juice, then frozen. Ginger ale is then poured over the frozen juice. 

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Strawberry Romaine Salad I

Submitted by: Mary J 
For my wedding shower everyone brought a few recipes and this is one of my favorites. It is refreshing and pretty. This salad also travels well, just save the dressing and use it just before serving. 

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Mock Champagne

Submitted by: DOLFIN458 
A good baby-shower punch made with ginger ale, pineapple juice and white grape juice. It looks especially good when served with an ice ring. 

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

Submitted by: Robin Fuhrman 
At the Victorian-theme bridal shower I hosted, I spread this dressed-up chicken salad on bread triangles. It's also appealing served on a lettuce leaf. Apples and dried cranberries add color and tang. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 

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Floating Island Punch

Submitted by: Kathy 
Wonderful punch for baby and bridal showers. Cherries and orange slices float on top like islands. 

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Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

Submitted by: Michelle 
Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA
Living In: Englewood, Colorado, USA
These delicious four cheese pizzas are bursting with flavor, and ready in under one hour. 

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Party Mimosa

Submitted by: CHERYL BLUE 
This tropical fruit mimosa is a wonderful change, and will serve several people too! 

Orange Dream Punch

Submitted by: KJB357 
This is the easiest punch recipe ever. It was a big hit at my sister's bridal shower. Simply pour ginger ale over orange sherbet and orange juice concentrate. 

Elegant Fig Appetizers with Goat Cheese and Almonds

Submitted by: Christine M Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA
This is a combination of several fresh fig appetizer recipes. The flavors of fresh figs, tangy goat cheese, salty almonds, sweet honey, and balsamic vinegar contrast to make these a delicious and very pretty appetizer. Arrange figs in a circle, tops facing in, for a flower effect and this will be a lovely addition to a bridal shower menu or any formal event. 

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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by: National Pork Board 
A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer! 

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Brenda's Strawberry Slush Delight

Submitted by: Brenda 
Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Cool and refreshing, this summertime drink is perfect for weddings and showers. Everyone I make this for just loves the taste. 

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Banana Trifle

Submitted by: CNM CATERING 
Living In: Edgewater Park, New Jersey, USA
Pound cake, whipped cream, banana pudding, and vanilla wafers are layered to form this easy trifle that's sure to please. 

Chinese Fried Walnuts

Submitted by: Valerie 
Nutty nibbles that make for a perfect snack to set out at a shower or casual function. Walnuts, briefly boiled then tossed with sugar and deep fried, make for a tasty treat your guests will love! 

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Cherry Almond Pound Cake

Submitted by: Randy 
Home Town: Kingsley, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada
Boxed cherry cake mix and cherry pie filling are the secrets for this very easy, and very flavorful, cherry almond pound cake. 

Refrigerator Rolls

Submitted by: Deanna Naivar 
I taught my teenage son how to make these soft rolls for a 4-H project. Everyone was surprised when this big brawny fellow, who shows Brahman cattle, was named Grand Champion! 

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Cran-Raspberry Snowball Punch

Submitted by: SMUCKER'S® 
Provided by: SMUCKER'S®
This cool cranberry and raspberry punch is topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream snowballs. 

Kelly's Super Simple Shower Punch

Submitted by: WENDI67 
Home Town: Shelton, Washington, USA
Living In: Yelm, Washington, USA
This is a fabulously simple and delicious punch. It has only 2 ingredients! 

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ribbon Dessert

Submitted by: BAKER'S Chocolate 
Savor a serving of this indulgent special-occasion dessert. One loaf makes enough for 12 servings. 

Brandy Slush II

Submitted by: KMAYAN 
A delicious, cool drink on a hot day. Apricot brandy is mixed with tea, orange juice and lemonade concentrate, then frozen into slush. A hit at showers, garden parties or just to laze around drinking. 

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Nirvana

Submitted by: Jif® 
Sinfully delicious, this chocolate bundt cake is drizzled with a rich peanut butter frosting. 

 
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