BABY SHOWER RECIPES: SOME SAMPLES TO CHOOSE FROM
A baby shower party is organized on the welcoming occasion of new member in the family. In this traditional gathering, an expectant parent is offered with gifts and cash to support them.
The ideal time for holding a baby shower party is anytime during the last 2 months. It may also happen just before arrival of the baby or in case of adoptive parents, when the baby arrives at home.
Baby shower party is commonly hosted by the close friends, relatives and colleagues as the basic idea is to offer some gifts.
Earlier, baby shower party was organized for the expectant mother for her first baby and only ladies were invited. But today it is organized for both the parents and for succeeding children and also for the adopted child.
Classic activities in a baby shower party include special actions, games, gifts and above all foods.

Here are some recipes for common baby shower parties –
Creamy Tomato Soup
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1 tsp vegetable oil
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1 can tomato soup (condensed)
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Milk
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1 tbsp basil
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Mozzarella or croutons (for toppings)
Procedure
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Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan.
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Add the tomato soup.
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Add milk (approximately the same amount as that of the tomato soup).
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Add basil and cook slowly on low heat (do not boil).
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Top with a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella and croutons. Serve.
Pizza Sandwiches
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Pizza sauce (can be store-bought or homemade)
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Cottage cheese (low fat)
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English muffins
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Parmesan cheese
Procedure
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Mix 2-3 tbsp of pizza sauce with 2-3 tbsp of cottage cheese.
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Spread the mixture onto one half of the English muffin.
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Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.
Cheese Balls
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½ lb cheese (cheddar or grated)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 pack cream cheese
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4 oz Tabasco sauce
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2 tsp onion
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Chopped nuts
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2 tsp catsup or chili sauce
Procedure
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Mix all ingredients together using a mixer or a food processor (the cheese should be at room temperature).
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Empty mixed ingredients on small bowls lined with plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate overnight.
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To serve, remove wrap and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with assorted crackers.
Chicken Puffs
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup boiling water
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½ cup flour
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2 eggs
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½ cup shredded cheese
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2 cups cooked chicken
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2 tbsp olives
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2 tbsp wine
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¼ cup mayonnaise
Procedure
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Melt butter in boiling water.
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Add flour.
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Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
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Remove from heat and cool slightly.
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Add egg and beat briskly until smooth.
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Stir in cheese.
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Scoop 1 tsp dough into a greased baking sheet.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Bake the puffs for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool, and split.
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Combine the remaining ingredients with the finely chopped cooked chicken, pimiento, and olives.
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Fill each puff with 2 tsp of the mixture. Serve.
The list is not exhaustive. You can serve sandwiches, finger foods and desserts – according to your choice.
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