https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:08:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2478606 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:07:39 +0000 looch 2478606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: I love chicken salad (of any kind) on croissants!</p> <p>I was going to suggest a smithfield style ham, with small rolls in case people came from being out and didn't have a chance to get lunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2478600 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:05:51 +0000 Mommy Finger 2478600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can roast some beef or pork the day before and slice for sandwiches. Use smaller rolls and have some horseradish out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2478190 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:23:18 +0000 ElbieKay 2478190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is making chicken curry salad for our son's birthday next weekend. We are going to put it in croissants and slice them in half.</p> <p>He's also going to make babaganoush (grilled eggplant blended with tahini, olive oil, salt and pepper) for a vegetarian option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477820 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:02:47 +0000 TrailRunner 2477820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buffalo chicken dip!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477764 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:50:11 +0000 Silva 2477764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never made meatballs, except for the kind to put on spaghetti, but you guys are certainly encouraging me!<br /> @autumnleaves: our neighbor is a farm, and they have a food stand and sometimes do wings. Maybe I can see if they do a tray. It's a pretty small gathering, so it wouldn't be too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477761 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:45:30 +0000 JenGirl 2477761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crockpot meatballs, sausage cheese balls or pigs in a blanket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477744 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:27:01 +0000 Smurfette 2477744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meatballs in a crock pot. Kids and adults love them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477729 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:59:47 +0000 autumnleaves 2477729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If men are going to be there, I might try picking up wings or barebecue (something meaty) at a local restaurant. For my bridal shower there was a local brewery that my friends picked up some barbecue from and it was a hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477637 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 14:50:39 +0000 Ms maths 2477637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's a recipe for baked chicken that can be served cold/room temp:<br /> <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/picnic-chicken/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dinneralovestory.com/picnic-chicken/</a></p> <p>We've made it a few times (for picnics) and it was tasty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477609 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:55:09 +0000 erinbaderin 2477609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crockpot meatballs is a great idea, always such a big hit and so easy to prepare. I also like premade frozen apps like spring rolls - a little heartier but still no work. Maybe a layered nacho dip? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477605 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:47:56 +0000 Tanjowen 2477605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meatballs in a crockpot - very easy and a hit with the cheese and crackers! I buy them frozen, toss in a crockpot with grape jelly and BBQ sauce and let them sit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477602 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:45:11 +0000 Silva 2477602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@deerylou: that looks perfect, thanks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477597 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:41:29 +0000 deerylou 2477597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Oh, definitely! We really like this quinoa salad - <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/05/28/black-bean-quinoa-salad/?m" rel="nofollow">http://damndelicious.net/2014/05/28/black-bean-quinoa-salad/?m</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477592 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:36:11 +0000 Silva 2477592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@deerylou: oh, I like the idea of a salad. I have celiac disease and and am generally unimpressed with gluten free pasta- but maybe some like a bean salad and a quinoa salad? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477582 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:19:55 +0000 Foodnerd81 2477582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do something heartier that can be prepared ahead of time. Either premade frozen apps or a couple of quiches come to mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477581 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:19:36 +0000 deerylou 2477581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's between lunch and dinner, but a heavier snack would be nice! I think a pasta salad would be a good addition. We like making one with farfalle, basil, strawberries, goats cheese and balsamic. </p> <p>Chicken salad goes over well, too. I make mine with finely chopped walnuts, golden raisins and granny smith apples. Great served on crossiants or on top of some baby spinach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/afternoon-shower-food-suggestions#post-2477574 Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:13:25 +0000 Silva 2477574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hosting a friend's bridal shower this spring. men will be there, and we aren't doing a lot of games. Mostly just an afternoon get together.<br /> Starting at 2:00.<br /> I'm thinking dips, chips, crackers, cheese, veggies. Cake or something sweet obviously.<br /> Originally I thought we'd do chicken wings with a dry rub to have something more substantial, but my husband said he's not "confident" in his wing skills and doesn't want to prepare them for a lot of people.<br /> Do we need a more substantial snack? Suggestions? </p>