Melt down a bit of fancy cheese, add a side of sliced baguette, fruit and vegetables, and set out this delicious hot pot for guests to dip into while you pass cocktails around. Get the recipe.
Photo by Ryan SzulcA sparkling summer sangria, with blackberries, apricots, brandy and fruit liqueur; perfect for a celebratory wedding shower. Get the recipe.
Berry apricot sangriaPhoto, Roberto Caruso.Or — try setting up a beautiful self-serve mimosa bar! The rows of champagne flutes, bubbly, fruit juices and seasonal berries will be a party hit.
These easily rolled, colourful snacks are made with mango, lime, smoked trout and cucumber. Tangy and delicious! Get the recipe.
This refreshing appetizer is the perfect blend of spicy-sweet. Get the recipe.
Spicy melon and prosciutto skewersCrisp bite-sized appetizers with herbed Boursin cheese, and sautéed mushrooms add some savoury flavour. Get the recipe.
Lemony mushroom and herb crostini.Photo, Angus FergussonHave extras on hand, because these delicious fruit bites will disappear quickly! Get the recipe.
Photo by John CullenDecadent tea sandwiches layered with smoked salmon, watercress and creamy artichoke. Get the recipe.
Creamy-artichoke and smoked salmon tea sandwiches.Photo, Roberto Caruso.It takes just minutes to whirl up this refreshing twist on gazpacho. Chunks of sweet summery watermelon have been added to the traditional tomato base. Get the recipe.
Watermelon gazpacho recipeA delicious blend of sweet, tart and nutty flavours. Get the recipe.
This classic Italian salad is a rustic and beautifully bright platter for a buffet or sit-down meal. Get the recipe.
Photo by Robert CarusoEasy-to-eat mini slices with prosciutto, arugula and scamorza cheese bring a little Mediterranean verve to the party. Get the recipe.
Serve this delicious tart with a colourful side salad of butter lettuce and radicchio with caper vinaigrette. Get the recipes.
Sweet and chocolaty, these bite-sized treats are an easy twist on chocolate-dipped fruits. Get the recipe.
Photo by Roberto CarusoBeautiful and summery — this cake is loaded with berries and drizzled with icing for a stunning effect. Get the recipe.
These delicate French cookies are an elegant addition to a bridal shower. The array of possible flavours and colours let you get creative with presentation, too. Get the recipe.
Photo by Roberto CarusoThis pretty pastry pie is packed with fresh raspberries and will be sure to impress guests. Get the recipe.
Photo by James TseAs irresistible as lemon meringue pie but much easier to make — and there’s no need for a fork and plate. Get the recipe.
It’s full of all things good for you, like oats, flax, applesauce, Greek yogurt and, yes, a little antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Top it with our light and airy frosting, and it turns into a delectable dessert! Get the recipe.
Vanilla marshmallow frosting.Photo, Roberto Caruso.Try one of Chatelaine's 85th anniversary cakes at your shower — and to make it easier, we have a video how-to for icing this gorgeous pink ombre cake!
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