This complete Baby Shower Menu has every recipe you need with no click throughs! Moreover, it’s make-ahead, delicious, and budget-friendly foods that are perfect for your next baby shower.

Throwing a baby shower can seem overwhelming. Because there is so much to plan – games, favors, and of course the food – you don’t need to stress about the menu! With these recipes, you will be able to throw an amazing luncheon baby shower without stressing or spending a lot on food. Here’s the delicious and easy make-ahead menu:

Baby Shower Menu: Asparagus Tart

This tart is light, crispy, and easy to eat, making it perfect for a brunch menu. Firstly, make the filling and trim the asparagus ahead of time. The day of the baby shower, just unroll the puff pastry, spread on the filling, top with asparagus, and bake. Moreover, this is great served at room temperature.

Asparagus Tart with Ricotta and Lemon
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Roasted Asparagus and Ricotta Tart

To make ahead, trim the asparagus and prepare the ricotta – refrigerate. The tart will have to be baked the day of for best results 
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 286kcal
Cost: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3 ounce package, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (part skim works)
  • ½ cup Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese like Boursin or Rondele
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees; place oven rack in lower third of oven. Unfold pastry onto piece of parchment paper and rol ½ inch bigger on all sides. Slide parchment and pastry onto baking sheet. In medium bowl, beat egg. Lightly brush ½-inch border of egg around pastry.
  • Add ricotta, garlic and herbs cheese, and salt, pepper, and lemon zest into bowl with remaining egg. Mix well then fold in scallions. Spread onto pastry, leaving ½ inch border uncovered.
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  • Top filling with asparagus using remaining pieces to fill in any empty spaces; drizzle with olive oil. Bake until crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal
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Pesto Tortellini Skewers

Super easy to make appetizer using store-bought pesto sauce. Just boil and toss the tortellini with pesto. The day of the baby shower, thread bamboo skewers with a cube of cheese, cherry tomato, and tortellini. I like to use these cocktail bamboo appetizer skewers.

pesto tortellini skewers with provolone and cherry tomatoes
Pesto Tortellini Skewers

Pesto Tortellini Skewers

Pesto Tortellini Skewers are an easy appetizer that is perfect for entertaining or the holidays! Made in minutes with only 4 ingredients, don't miss this simple and crowd-pleasing Italian appetizer.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 153kcal

Equipment

  • 20-30 small skewers or toothpicks

Ingredients

  • ½ pound cheese tortellini
  • ½ cup pesto (store bought or homemade)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add tortellini. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 5 minutes, and drain. Rinse with cool water and set aside to dry before using.
  • On a small bamboo skewer, add one each cooled tortellini, cherry tomato, and mozzarella ball. Set on serving tray and spoon pesto on the tortellini. Serve with extra pesto on the side if desired. 

Notes

  • Tortellini: cheese tortellini works best for this recipe. Be sure you are using the fresh tortellini from the dairy section, rather than the smaller dried tortellini. 
  • Cheese: small fresh mozzarella cheese balls work great here, but you can always substitute other cubed cheese such as provolone. 
  • Variations: this is a great appetizer to add other ingredients to such as salami, olives, or fresh basil leaves. 
  • Pesto: use your favorite store-bought or homemade pesto here. Have extra on the side for dipping. 
  • Make ahead: you can make these skewers a couple hours ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
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Baby Shower Menu: Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Easy and delicious Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes is the perfect addition to a budget-friendly menu. Make the entire dish ahead of time and serve with either crackers or on croissants with grapes on the side.

Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes and Apples
Rotisserie chicken salad on bread.

Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes

Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes is the perfect use for leftover rotisserie chicken. This chicken salad is sweet and crunchy and would make the perfect appetizer or just served on wheat bread  or croissant for a delicious sandwich. 
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 236kcal
Cost: 10

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup greek yogurt (nonfat or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ a lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Chicken Salad

  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped (about 2 breasts)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 small apple, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the chicken salad ingredients on top and stir together using a rubber spatula until combined.

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Notes

The ultimate make ahead recipe, this can be made up to two days in advance. Stir gently when ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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Turkey Meatballs

When creating any sort of luncheon menu, I like to include one hot item. So these turkey meatballs are always my favorite go to. Moreover, you can make them ahead of time and then just reheat over low heat on the stove or in a slow cooker on the buffet table. Easy and delicious!

Make-Ahead Turkey Meatballs with marinara sauce
Make-Ahead Turkey Meatballs are healthy and delicious using ground turkey. These classic Italian meatballs are sure to a family favorite! #turkeymeatballs #meatballs #healthy #weeknightdinner #makeahead #partyfood #partyappetizer #parenting #kidsfood

Make-Ahead Turkey Meatballs

An excellent make-ahead party meal, these meatballs are easy, delicious, and would be great to serve at your next get together. 
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 298kcal
Cost: 18

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey meat
  • 1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Marinara Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano

Instructions

Meatballs:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and, using clean hands, mix until combined. Roll into large balls, approximately 1 ½ inch and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. 
    make-ahead turkey meatballs

Marinara Sauce

  • For the marinara sauce, heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and salt and cook for an additional minute. Add the remainder of the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Optional: using an emersion blender, blend the sauce to your desired consistency. 
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. If making ahead, cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat over medium heat until warmed through. Serve with parmesan and pasta, if desired. 
    make-ahead turkey meatballs

Notes

These turkey meatballs are a great appetizer or perfect served over a hot dish of spaghetti. You can make them ahead and freeze for up to two months or refrigerate for up to a week. Enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal
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Kale Quinoa Salad

Here’s a healthy salad that you can completely make ahead of time. That’s why it’s perfect for a Baby Shower Menu. Because the Kale Quinoa Salad actually tastes better when it has a chance to sit and the kale leaves are strong enough to not wilt like romaine or lettuce, it’s great to make ahead.

Kale Quinoa Salad with golden raisins and lemon for a baby shower menu
kale quinoa salad

Kale Quinoa Salad

This make-ahead superfood salad is full of healthy ingredients and tastes delicious! Better than a regular salad, this can happily sit in the fridge for up to 5 days without wilting. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: 10

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 10 ounce bag kale (or one bunch, chopped)
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Dressing:

  • ½ cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool. 
  • Roughly chop kale, being careful to remove any hard stems. Add kale, cooled quinoa, parmesan, raisins, and walnuts to a large bowl. 
  • Make the dressing: whisk together all dressing ingredients. 
  • Toss together the dressing and salad and refrigerate at least an hour before serving. Salad can be made up to a day in advance. 

Notes

  • Golden raisins: I love the mild soft flavor of golden raisins in this salad. However, you could substitute regular raisins, dried cranberries, or even dried cherries.
  • Parmesan: The parmesan gives the salad a salty bite. You could swap out the cheese for feta, pecorino, or omit it altogether.
  • Walnuts: Nuts give salad a delicious crunch. Here you could substitute the walnuts for almond, pecans, pistachios, or omit them.
  • Serve with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal. 

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg
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Donut Fruit Skewers

These fun and easy donut skewers are great to accompany dessert on your Baby Shower Menu. Also, they are totally customizable, use whatever flavor donut holes and fruit you want.

Donut and Fruit Kabob Skewers with strawberries, blackberries, and cantaloupe for a baby shower menu
Donut and Fruit Kabob Skewer

Donut and Fruit Kabobs

A great and quick appetizer or treat! So simple and delicious. 
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 115kcal
Cost: 7

Ingredients

  • 2 dozen donut holes
  • 1 cantaloupe, cubed
  • 2 dozen strawberries, trimmed
  • 12 blackberries
  • 12 wooden kabob skewers

Instructions

  • Arrange the fruit and donuts on the skewer with the blackberry in the middle. Either wrap each individual skewer in wax paper and secure with ribbon, or serve stacked on a platter. 

Notes

Make ahead! Prepare the skewers and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. 

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal
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Ice-Cream Pie

Lastly, the final deliciousness to this Baby Shower Menu is a totally make-ahead ice-cream cake. Moreover, this is a slightly grownup version from your traditional ice cream cake and include banoffee pie flavors with bananas, caramel, and a graham cracker crust.

Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake Pie for a baby shower menu
Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake Pie

Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake

A mash up of two delicious desserts: banoffee pie and butter pecan ice cream. The result is the tastiest and most satisfying dessert you’ve ever eaten! Can be made as a cake in a springform pan or in a pie dish. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Freezing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 249kcal
Cost: 7-8

Ingredients

Crust Layer

  • 10 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 ½ cups of crumbs)
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ice Cream Layer

  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • ½ cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
  • 1.5 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened

Topping

  • ½ cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon pecans, finely chopped
  • whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Pour into the bottom of either a springform pan or a pie dish. If using a springform, press crumb mixture into bottom of pan. If using pie dish, press into bottom and up the walls of the pie pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Set aside to cool. 
  • For the ice-cream layer, arrange the sliced bananas on top of the graham crust. Pour on dulce de leche or caramel sauce. Place the softened ice-cream in a large mixing bowl. In a microwave safe bowl, add the butterscotch chips and about ¼ cup of ice-cream. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour the melted chips and chopped pecans into the ice-cream and stir to combine but do not over mix. Pour into pan and freeze for at least an hour. 
    Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake
  • Spread the softened ice cream over the bananas and freeze for about an hour.
    Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake
  • Remove the cake from the freezer and pour the remaining dulce de leche or caramel sauce on top. Arrange the remaining banana slices around the edge of the cake. Sprinkle the pecans in the middle. Return to freezer for another 15 minutes or until ready to serve. 
    Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake
  • When ready to serve, allow to sit at room temperature before cutting or removing the springform. Serve with whipped cream (optional).  
    Banoffee Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake

Notes

Note that you could also substitute plain vanilla ice cream for butter pecan, or any flavor you like. Delicious! 

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal
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  1. 5 stars
    Thanks for the great ideas! Served most of this menu for a baby shower I hosted and it was so easy and simple. Everyone loved the food and the cake was amazing!