The Sunday before Labor Day weekend I threw one of my Cali besties a bridal shower. She's getting married this October, so I've made it my mission to make sure she has some great celebrations in her honor leading up to the big day. Below are some of the items that guests enjoyed at the shower.

Appetizer :: Prosciutto Wrapped Italian Bread Sticks Tied with Scallion

These bread sticks are always fun for parties because they add some drama, especially if you present them upright in some kind of vessel. I usually tie a lemon twist in with the scallion and suggest doing that for the best flavor combination.

 

 

 

Appetizer :: Asparagus, Red and Yellow Pepper, Onion & Bacon Quiche

Aunt Vicki's quiche has become one of my go-to recipes! This quiche is always a crowd pleaser whether it's made with sausage and cheese, all veggies, or veggies and bacon. Not to mention it's crustless and I use reduced-fat sour creme, so all and all it is rather healthy without sacrificing any flavor.

Appetizer :: Chicken Salad and Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches

These little tea sandwiches bring me straight back to Charleston! You can't go wrong serving these at any party, women and men alike will be hooked like a kid in a candy shop. I make the chicken salad and the pimento cheese from scratch, of course, so there is a lot of love in these little sandwiches.

Appetizer :: Tomato Wraps with Shaved Turkey, Scallion Cream Cheese, Basil, Cucumber & Red Onion

These pinwheel wraps are always a hit at parties, not to mention they are so easy to make and you can make them a day in advance. I also made spinach wraps with black forest ham, cucumber, Havarti cheese, and chive cream cheese. Needless to say there were no leftovers.

 

Dessert :: Mini Brownies with Strawberries, Mini Tea Cakes, and Strawberry, Blueberry & Mint Salad

I was lucky that any of these mini desserts made it to the shower...that husband of mine was like a hawk swooping in whenever I left them unguarded for a hot second!

Dessert :: Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberries

Lemon is such a refreshing cupcake flavor; I love it. Paired with vanilla icing and blueberries = heaven. These cupcakes were devoured quickly so it was a good thing that I had made red velvet cupcakes as a back up.