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Brunch Charcuterie Board
Will Dickey
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Bridal Shower Cake Pops
Gordon Sawyer
These champagne-infused treats add a sophisticated touch to the dessert table. Tie leftovers in cellophane bags with ribbon and each guest can take home an extra cake pop or two.
Get the Bridal Shower Cake Pops recipe.
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Tea Sandwiches
Caitlin Bensel
Sandwiches made with a variety of fillings—such as smoked salmon and cucumber, chicken salad, or ham and cheese—are a classic choice for a bridal shower. Best of all, they can be styled on tiered stands for an Instagram-worthy setup.
Get the Tea Sandwiches recipe.
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Peach Bellini
Caitlin Bensel
Raise a glass and toast to the lucky bride! Set up a DIY bar stocked with peach schnapps and a bottle of prosecco, then let guests pick out frozen fruits to their own liking.
Get the Peach Bellini recipe.
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Lemon Pizza
Ashley Alexander Photography
At Paige’s bridal shower, Missy’s lemon pizza was served. The dough is layered with parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, and shallots, as well as thinly sliced lemons. When pulled fresh and hot from the oven, add a drizzle of hot honey for kick.
Get the Lemon Pizza recipe.
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Chef’s Salad on a Stick
Caitlin Bensel
Salad is a favorite, but it’s not exactly a grab-and-go appetizer. Enter: salad on a stick! Serve leafy greens, cubed cheese, and vegetable mix-ins threaded on skewers.
Get the Chef’s Salad on a Stick recipe.
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Whipped Feta Dip
Caitlin Bensel
For crudités and toasted pita chips, you need a crowd-pleasing party dip. This whipped feta—with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of fresh mint—is the ideal choice.
Get the Whipped Feta Dip recipe.
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Apple Butter Cheese Twists
Will Dickey
This snack proves the old adage: “An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze.” It’s true and it’s perfectly fitting to celebrate a lovesick bride at her bridal shower.
Get the Apple Butter Cheese Twists recipe.
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Avocado Toast
Caitlin Bensel
This recipe makes enough for six servings and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. Chop hard-boiled eggs, pico de gallo, and mango with shredded coconut into tidbits for a DIY bar. Guests can mix and match their own toppings!
Get the Avocado Toast recipe.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
C.W. Newell
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Ambrosia Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Here’s a dish with beautiful presentation for a bridal shower: It’s a creamy fruit salad made from mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and toasted coconut flakes.
Get the Ambrosia Salad recipe.
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Strawberry and Goat Cheese Crostini
Ryan Liebe
Crostini is always a crowdpleaser! And all you need are a handful of ingredients: fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and sliced bread drizzled in balsamic glaze for that perfect blend of tart and sweet.
Get Ree’s Strawberry and Goat Cheese Crostini recipe.
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Lemon White-Chocolate Truffles
David Malosh
If the bride-to-be is a fan of Golden Oreos, this will be her new favorite candy. These ones are decorated with yellow sprinkles, but you could use edible glitter, powdered sugar, or fancier nonpareils.
Get the Lemon White-Chocolate Truffles recipe.
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Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup
Con Poulos
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Yogurt Parfait
Caitlin Bensel
Compared to some brunch foods, yogurt parfaits are a healthy option. Dole out ingredients in serving bowls and let guests do the layering of yogurt, homemade granola, and fresh fruit mix-ins.
Get the Yogurt Parfait recipe.
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Mini Bundt Cakes
Caitlin Bensel
Instead of serving one large cake, the bride-to-be and guests can each enjoy their own mini “cakelet.” Choose from one of three different glazes: blackberry, dark chocolate sea salt, or maple-whiskey.
Get the Mini Bundt Cakes recipe.
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Macaroons
Antonis Achilleos
You won’t be able to stop at just one! These chocolate-dipped coconut delights are easy to gobble up off the plate. The recipe here yields 30-plus macaroons in under an hour.
Get the Macaroons recipe.
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Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants
Ryan Liebe
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Tomato Tart
Caitlin Bensel
Ree’s sister Betsy made this tart once and it was “one of the most delicious things [she’d] ever eaten.” Every cut square is a savory bite of ripe tomatoes, flaky pastry, herbs, and three different types of cheese.
Get Ree’s Tomato Tart recipe.
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Ranch Water
Hector Manuel Sanchez
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