What makes a successful baby shower? A delicious selection of small bites and snack foods. Your work is done with these easy baby shower appetizers.
Photo: Roberto Caruso
Salad in a jar is a great addition to your baby shower spread because of its portability. Guests can mingle and eat with ease. Shrimp ain’t your thing? Try chicken instead. Get the recipe: Spring Salad in a Jar
Photo: Roberto CarusoThese yummy bite-sized morsels look fancy and dainty, but they’re actually easy to make and deliver big flavour. The potato base supports a generous dollop of sour cream and flaked hot-smoked salmon. Get the recipe: Baby Potato Bites
Photo: Roberto CarusoA savory mix of egg, red onions and Gruyere is baked into a buttery crust. Super-classy entrée alert. Get the recipe: French Onion Pan Quiche
Photo: Roberto CarusoPsst, lean in, this is how to get perfectly crisp wings every time: baking powder. We’ve even got three sauces to impress your guests. Get the recipe: Crispy Oven-Baked Wings
Photo: Roberto CarusoWhat’s a party without hummus? Cut those veggies, rip that naan and get ready for a good time. Get the recipe: Cashew Hummus
Classic macaroni salad has been a staple on the potluck circuit for a real long time. Our version is a slight update on the original, with a blend of mayo, yogurt and a hit of Dijon for bite. Now you want a bite, don’t you? Get the recipe: Creamy Macaroni Salad
Photo: Roberto CarusoIn case you didn’t know, veggie fries are the new thing. Panko-coated green beans taste extra good when swirled in a Greek yogurt-based sweet potato dip. Get the recipe: Green Bean Oven Fries with Sweet Potato Dip
Photo: Roberto CarusoHere’s what’s happening: shredded zucchini and carrot are hanging out with chopped kale, dried cranberries and salty crumbled feta. This will be the star of your table, promise. Get the recipe: Kale, Carrot and Feta Salad
Photo: Jodi PudgeThese sweet little skewers are the perfect size for snacking and offer just a hint of heat. Get the recipe: Sweet Chili Chicken Sticks
Photo: Erik PutzThese aren’t your grandma’s devilled eggs. Creamy Greek yogurt and Asian chili sauce give this party standard a fun twist. Get the recipe: Devilled Eggs
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