44 Recipes for a Pretty in Pink Baby Shower

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44 Recipes for a Pretty in Pink Baby Shower1/44 Pink Velvet Cupcakes 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pink Velvet Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share, too. —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 266 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 2/44 Smoked Salmon Bites

with Shallot Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 25 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago cheese. —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/44 4/44 Garlic Tomato Bruschetta 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30

It’s one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I’ve found

min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother’s bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It’s one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I’ve found. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 77 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/44 Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the

The flavor combination was delicious

Recipe Creator: After a card game one evening, our hostess served graham crackers spread with prepared strawberry cream cheese. The flavor combination was delicious. So I decided to create this Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip using fresh berries. Guests appreciate this simple snack. —Carol Gaus, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 64 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/44 Raspberry Ribbons 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Ribbons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Here’s a sweet-tart cake that’s easy, delicious and one of a

Creator: I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen are addicted to them! —Patsy Wolfenden, Golden, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 67 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/44 Grapefruit Yogurt Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We eat grapefruit for breakfast and in winter fruit salads—why not for dessert? Here’s a sweet-tart cake that’s easy, delicious and one of a

Oh, and healthy, too!

kind. Oh, and healthy, too! —Maiah Miller, Montclair, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 8/44 Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy,

saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card night

saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card night. We also take the yummy dish on camping trips. —Marybell Lintott, Vernon, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 218 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 9/44 Pink Rhubarb Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings (about 5 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb is the featured ingredient in this blush-colored punch. A friend passed the recipe on to me, and we

enjoy it so much that I thought others might, too

enjoy it so much that I thought others might, too. —Rebecca Mininger, Jeromesville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 10/44 Aunt Karen’s Shrimp Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When unexpected company calls during the holidays, this shrimp salad is the perfect fit. It’s quick to put together, too, leaving you more time to spend with your guests. — Karen Moore, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 salad cup:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat

74 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 11/44 Pomegranate Magic Bars Test Kitchen Approved Pomegranate Magic Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pomegranates make dessert festive and bright with a burst of juicy sweetness. These pomegranate bars are no exception. —Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 176 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars,

1g fiber), 3g protein

1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/44 Roasted Grape and Sweet Cheese Phyllo Galette 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Faced with an abundant grape crop, I created this easy, impressive-looking dessert. I like to add a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of coarse sugar to finish it off. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 177 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/44 Dipped Cherry Cookies 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Approved Dipped Cherry Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 108 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/44 Feta Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes Test Kitchen Approved Feta Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe photo

Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove the pulp

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove the pulp. —Laura LeRoy, Waxhaw, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed tomato: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/44 Caramelized Ham & Swiss Buns 120 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My next-door neighbor shared this recipe

with me, and I simply cannot improve it!

with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo of poppy seeds, ham and cheese, horseradish and brown sugar makes it so delicious. —Iris Weihemuller, Baxter, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 16/44 Strawberry Cookie Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned to bake beside my mom

and grandmother

and grandmother. When I was on break from college, I knew just how to entertain myself: I made cookies. Sharing this recipe with my mom and grandmother was a proud moment.—Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 109 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/44 Hibiscus Iced Tea 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This calorie- and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy color.—Taste

of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale,

of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin 18/44 Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Test Kitchen Approved Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a spinoff a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and salty flavors provides a contrast that’s hard to resist. —Shelley Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 4g protein. 19/44 Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

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