Baby shower drama?

Question

Okay so my shower is this weekend & my 17yr old sis & her best friend are in charge! What are some cheap & easy kinds of food to serve?? We know it's buffet style....and what kind of dip would you use on a fruit tray?? Please help I'm desperate!!
Also...what about baby shower games? My sister bought a whole bunch of "mini" things like plastic babies, clothes pins, rattles, bottles...etc Can't go on the cake b/c it's already ordered and ready to go

Answer 1

Here is a page with all sorts of ideas, and lots of great baby shower games to choose from:

http://www.diapercakewalk.com/pages/showerinfo.php

Congratulations on the baby, and enjoy your baby shower!

Answer 2

Chicken Teriyaki or Sate served on skewers with dipping sauce
Chicken wings and a variety of different meat balls
Mini Pizzas
Lunch meat and cheese tray you can order (24 hr. notice ) at the grocery store foe the guests to make their own sandwiches .You'll also need rolls and all the fixings
Small tea sandwiches
DIP RECIPE ( delicious )
1 (6-ounce ) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and UNDILUTED
1 1/4 cup milk
1 ( 3 3/4 ounce ) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1/4 cup commercial sour cream
Combine orange juice concentrate, milk, and pudding mix; beat with electric mixer until smooth ( about 2 minutes ). Stir in sour cream; chill 2 hours. YIELD 2 1/2 cups
For party games, go to this site for a long list to choose from.
http://www.partydirectory.com/games/babshowg.htm

Answer 3

Fruit Dip:
1 pint sour cream
1 jar marshmallow cream
mix both together until smooth, can be tinted with food dye, for your shower colors.

Also, caramel apple dip you buy at the supermarket is good with a fruit tray as well.

Games:
Pass a ball of string and some scissors around, everyone cuts a piece off to the length they think will go around your waist.
Have a large vase or bucket at one side of the room, everyone has to walk with a penny between their knees and drop into the bucket.

Answer 4

Best ever baby shower game:

Borrow some vinyl baby dolls - 4 or more if you can.
Buy some extra small disposable nappies (diapers) 2 for each doll.
Buy some disposable nappy change wash cloths (wet ones)
Place a big blob of crunchy peanut butter each of the nappies.
Put the nappies on the dolls so that you cant see the peanut butter. (keep it a secret)
Have a nappy changing competition - the first one to have their doll changed wins a prize.
Watch the reactions when they realize the nappies are full of brown muck!

Answer 5

The mini things could be used for baby shower bingo. Just make up cards, and the symbols have to match (when they're called out of course).

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
50
servings
time to make 20 min 10 min prep
25 fresh jalapeno peppers
14-16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages bacon

1. Cut stems off of peppers and cut them all in half longways.
2. Remove seeds from peppers.
3. Fill each pepper with cream cheese and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
4. Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each pepper half.
5. Place on baking sheets and place in 450 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.
6. Remove and serve when cooled.
7. Enjoy!


Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad

25
servings
time to make 4 hours 4 hours prep
1 (16 ounce) package salad macaroni (or ditali pasta)
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup red onions, diced
1 cup yellow onions or white onions, diced
1 cup medium cheddar, diced
1 cup swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1 cup salami, diced
1 cup black olives, drained and diced or sliced
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
1-2 tablespoon garlic salt
1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1-2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 (3 ounce) jar diced pimentos, rinsed and drained
1-1 1/2 cup mayonnaise

1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
2. Add macaroni and cook until it is al dente, approximately 7-9 minutes.
3. DO NOT OVERCOOK the pasta or it will fall apart when the salad is tossed together.
4. Rinse macaroni until cool.
5. Drain well and let it dry out slightly.
6. Place pasta in a large bowl.
7. Carefully fold in celery, onion, cheddar, Swiss cheese, Parmesan, dill pickles, salami, and black olives.
8. Refrigerate the mixture, covered, overnight (or refrigerate for at least 2 hours).
9. Mix the garlic salt, minced garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and celery salt together. Add to the salad.
10. Fold in pimentos.
11. Mix 1 cup of mayonnaise and horseradish; fold into the salad. (You may use up to another 1/2 cup mayonnaise, if needed)
12. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.


tastes like a slice of pizza dip

15
servings
time to make 30 min 10 min prep
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 jar pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
1 green bell pepper, washed seeded,and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 box Ritz crackers

1. pre-heat oven to 350.
2. in a bowl mix cream cheese and spices.
3. spread mix in 13x9 baking dish.
4. in another bowl mix parmesan and mozz.
5. cheese.
6. sprinkle half over cream cheese.
7. evenly cover pizza sauce over cheeses.
8. sprinkle toppings over sauce.
9. sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. bake for 18-20 minutes.


So Simple Punch

45
servings
time to make 10 min 10 min prep
4 (1/4 ounce) packages unsweetened strawberry drink mix
2 (46 fluid ounce) cans pineapple juice
3 cups white sugar
4 quarts water
2 liters ginger ale

1. In a large punch bowl combine drink mix, pineapple juice, sugar and water.
2. Stir until dissolved.
3. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale.



Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Dip

20
servings
time to make 30 min 10 min prep
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 ounces cream cheese (light is fine, but not fat free)
1 (12 ounce) bottle blue cheese dressing
1/2-3/4 cup hot sauce
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

1. Boil in a large sauce pan enough water to cook the chicken breasts.
2. Then, boil the chicken until its cooked through, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken, pat dry, and shred with a fork.
4. Then place the shredded chicken in a large baking dish.
5. For a tailgate, I usually use 2 of those disposable 8 by 8 aluminum pans, or one large lasagna-size one.
6. Pour your desired amount of hot sauce over the chicken, and season with salt and pepper if desired.
7. Set this dish in the refrigerator to let the chicken absorb the flavor.
8. Preheat your oven to 350.
9. Next, over medium heat in a large pan, melt the cream cheese.
10. Pour in the blue cheese dressing and stir until they are completely combined.
11. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
12. Bake for 10 minutes.
13. Remove, but don't turn the oven off.
14. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown just a little.
15. Serve hot or cold with chips!


Sausage Pinwheels

24
servings
time to make 33 min 15 min prep
1 lb bulk sausage
1 can crescent roll dough

1. Take dough out of can in a whole sheet.
2. Press perforated edges together to form one sheet of dough.
3. Spread sausage over dough evenly.
4. Starting with a long edge, roll dough and sausage into a log.
5. Refrigerate log overnight or until firm.
6. Slice 1/2 inch pieces from the log and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-18 minutes.



Crock Pot Artichoke Dip

15
servings
time to make 1¼ hours 5 min prep
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Put all ingredients into crock pot and stir.
2. Cook on high for 1 hour.


Quick-N-Easy Fruit Dip

12
servings
1-2
cups
time to make 15 min 15 min prep
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream cheese
7 ounces marshmallow creme
cantaloupe or honeydews or pineapples or strawberries or watermelons, cubed (or any fruit to your liking)

1. Mix cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth and it's ready to serve with the fruit.


Also, check out this website:

http://www.babyshower101.com/