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21 Favorite Shower Recipes

Robyn Stone

Updated Jul 20, 2021

Springtime is just the perfect time of year for weddings, babies, and showers! A collection of recipes to serve at the next bridal, baby, or any other shower you host. Includes appetizers, entrees, drinks and sweets!

It seems like every Sunday after church, Mama and my Grandmother would host a shower for a family member or someone in the church who was having a baby or getting married. The day before, I’d be sure to stay as close by to the kitchen as possible while Mama would prepare whatever items she would make for the shower and you better believe I made sure to be on best behavior throughout the service so I could stay for the festivities. There was no way I wanted to miss any of the goodies – much less the fun that showers always bring.

Then, when it was my turn for wedding showers and then later showers to welcome little Sam, I knew exactly why the honorees were always beaming! To be surrounded by those that you love to help you celebrate such a huge occasion in your life is precious. And… let’s be real, the food is always a draw, too!

This is a collection of some of my family’s favorite shower recipes we’ve served to celebrate many brides and babies!

Drinks

Shower Punch

Mocha Punch

Strawberry Lemonade

Appetizers

Sugar Coated Nuts

Chicken Cheese Ball

Cheese Straws

Swedish Meatballs

Hot Chicken Dip

Main Dish

Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

Easy Ham Frittata

Frozen Fruit Salad

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Southern Ham Biscuits

Classic Cream Scones

Strawberry Biscuit Rolls

Desserts

Chocolate Cake Hearts

Petit Fours

Key Lime Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Velvet Cake

The Best Butter Cookies

Chocolate Mousse Recipe