Cindy's Recipes and Writings

This week our Sunday Supper group is celebrating April Showers as in the baby, bridal and more. I’ve been to and hosted a few shower parties in my day where the gifts are thoughtful, the friends abundant and the games are corny. The one thing everyone agrees on is you need food to keep the party rolling.

Thanks to Brandie from Home Cooking Memories for hosting this fun event! Brandie’s website strives to cook up new recipes while preserving the old ones.

For this event I chose to throw a baby shower. One thing on everyone’s mind at a baby shower is what will they name the new baby. People chose a name in a variety of ways. Some people rely on baby name books. Family member’s names are popular. I think soup. Alphabet Soup in particular.
Keep in mind that whatever you choose to serve at the baby shower, new Mommy will eat too. Keep it wholesome and healthy.
If you can’t find alphabet noodles, any small noodle will work.

Alphabet Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup alphabet soup noodles or other small pasta

Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
While noodles cook, mix together turkey, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire and oregano. Loosely roll into mini balls and saute in oil until thoroughly cooked. Add 1/4 cup of the broth pan to loosen pan drippings. Remove meatballs, set aside.

Saute carrots and celery in pan drippings until crisp tender.
In a large pot, add tomatoes and rest of broth. Add vegetables and finish cooking until softened. add meatballs and noodles. Cook until thoroughly heated and serve.

Here’s some great ideas for your next spring party or meals for your family!

Starters, Appetizers & Snacks

• Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
• Honey Pecan Baked Brie from Supper for a Steal
• Pinenut stuffed Dates from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Glazed Pecans from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail from A Stack of Dishes
• Mini Curry Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups from The Weekend Gourmet
• Mushroom and Feta Bites from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Antipasti Bites from Blueberries And Blessings
• Spinach Dip in a Pumpernickel Bowl from The Foodie Patootie
• Parmesan and Mushroom Focaccia from Basic N Delicious

Soups, Salads & Sandwiches

• London Ritz’s Tea Sandwiches from My Cute Bride
• Mini Shrimp & Egg Salad Sandwiches from The ROXX Box
• Broccoli Bacon Salad from Country Girl In The Village
• Chicken Salad on Endive from Magnolia Days
• Creamy Asparagus Soup Shooters with Shrimp from Gourmet Drizzles
• Alphabet Soup from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Main Dishes

• Savory Cheesy Kale Tart with Chiles from Shockingly Delicious
• Penne Ala Vodka from I Run For Wine
• Easy Baked Ziti from Momma’s Meals
• French Country Flat Pie from Webicurean
• Crustless Spinach Quiche from Family Foodie

Cakes

• Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Strawberry Shortcake Push Pops from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Mini Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Damn Delicious
• Coconut Rum Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecakes Shots {Two Ways} from Cravings of a Lunatic
• Japanese Wedding Cupcakes from NinjaBaking.com
• Baby Blue Cake Pops from Neighborfood
• Strawberry Buttermilk Scones from Vintage Kitchen

Cookies, Brownies & Dessert Bars

• Lemon Sandwich Cookies with Pink Lemon Curd from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Chocolate Covered Mcaroons from Gotta Get Baked
• Pastel Pizzelles from Growing Up Gabel
• Chocolate-Balsamic Macaroons from Foxes Love Lemons
• Raspberry Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies from In The Kitchen With KP
• Baklava Crisps from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Healthy Chocolate Bars with Fruit, Nuts & Coconut from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Fudgy Carob Brownies from Pies and Plots
• Pistachio Biscotti from Curious Cuisiniere

Sweet Treats

• Shortbread Maple Cream Freezer Tart from A Beautiful Bite
• Espresso Panna Cotta from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Bite-Size Pecan Tarts from Juanita’s Cocina
• Brigadeiros from Food Lust People Love
• Rosewater Raspberry Meringues from girlichef

Drink Recipes

• Slushy Mango Mojito from The Urban Mrs.
• Pretty in Pink Punch from Noshing With The Nolands
• Pink Lemonade from Peanut Butter and Peppers

One of the best parts of #SundaySupper is our weekly Twitter chat. If you love food, you definitely want to join us! Just follow the hashtag #SundaySupper on Twitter this Sunday, April 21st at 7pm EST, and we’ll be chatting about food and fun for baby showers, bridal showers, and parties!

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