Make a shower memorable without breaking the bank. Serve classic, elegant snacks plus a classic afternoon cocktail.

Giada De Laurentiis dresses up these delicate toasts by topping goat cheese with chopped Kalamata olives and coarsely ground peppercorns. Best of all, the crostini and the cheese mixture can each be prepared two days ahead, and then put together on the day of your event.

Serve these satisfying sandwiches open-faced to display an awesome array of seared albacore, melted white cheddar and crisp arugula.  

Trisha Yearwood brings nutty and sweet flavors to her chicken salad by adding crunchy slivered almonds and juicy seedless grapes.

Serve Ree Drummond's Cherry Cheesecake Shooters in an easy-to-hold wine glass that's fit for mingling. Layer graham cracker crust, creamy filling and cherry topping into a spoonable treat.

Damaris Phillips spruces up the classic madeleine cookie by using safflower-infused butter.