This invitation to a virtual party really excited me. Why? Because it's for Annie's baby shower! Annie is a food blogging friend at Annie's Eats who is pregnant with her second child. It's a girl!! Annie and I started blogging around the same time and she's been an inspiration to me since day one.
I remember when Annie was expecting her first baby a few years ago, a precious baby boy. It's actually a vivid memory, and I distinctly recall thinking how cool she was because she decorated super cute sugar cookies to announce her pregnancy on her blog. At that moment I thought, "wouldn't it be fun to somehow throw her a virtual baby shower?" But, I quickly dumped that thought for two reasons: 1) I hardly knew her at the time and figured she'd think I'm a freak for offering to do so <smile>...and 2) Being new to the blogging world, I had no idea how a virtual party would work, or what that would look like. In fact, I don't think there were any previously thrown virtual parties at that time. Now, here we are doing it! 🙂 Thanks to Courtney, another friend who blogs at Cook Like a Champion, for hosting!
I chose to serve these Baby Hummus Sandwiches at the party in order to offer a vegetarian option. They are filled with layers of hummus and veggies, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Having small sandwiches like these at a party makes it easy for your guests to pick them up and eat them, even if they don't choose to grab a plate! Don't just save these for a shower, serve them this Sunday at your Super Bowl party!
Annie and Courtney both posted a round up of all the food the other guests brought to the party. Check out their posts to see the gorgeous photos and snatch the links to the other recipes. These bloggers are some of my favorites where I have found many delicious recipes. I'm sure you'll find yourself drooling!
Congratulations, Annie! Super excited for your sweet baby girl to arrive so we can all give her a big virtual hug! 🙂
Baby Hummus Sandwiches
Yield: 16 baby sandwiches
8 slices bread
hummus (homemade or store-bought)
spinach leaves
thinly sliced tomato
¼ yellow pepper, thinly sliced
¼ red pepper, thinly sliced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
Lay out the bread slices on a cutting board. Spread a thin layer of hummus on each slice of bread. On half of the slices, place a thin layer of spinach, tomato and peppers. Sprinkle with a small amount of feta cheese and season with salt and pepper. Top with the other half of the slices of bread. Use a serrated knife to carefully cut each sandwich into quarters, lengthwise. Serve immediately.
Source: Inspired Taste
Crepes of Wrath says
These are TOO cute! They look so professional!
happywhennothungry says
These look so tasty and healthy too! Yum!
Rachel says
I've seen your blog mentioned on several others that I follow and kept meaning to stop by to check out your recipes! SO very glad that I did!!! What a cute idea to have a "virtual shower" and the sandwiches are absolutely adorable and look delicious!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Such elegant little finger foods. These look so wonderful, Nikki, and what a sweet thing to do for Annie. Great job!
Amy (Sing For Your Supper) says
Now this is my kind of sandwich! I'm addicted to hummus and I just know these taste awesome! This shower has been so much fun!!
ash says
these look great! perfect choice for a baby shower!
Cookbook Queen says
These look SO good!!
I've always dreamt of having a fancy tea party with cute sandwiches like these...still hasn't happened. I refuse to give up the dream, though.
Lauren says
Oh, wow - these look great. If this shower happened in real life, you'd find me staked out right in front of your platter. YUM.
elly says
These look great. I've only recently taken a shine to hummus, and I certainly can't turn anything with feta down. 🙂
Shanon says
Nikki-
Love the vegetarian option! I am always looking for cute little things like this to bring to get-togethers since I don't eat meat. The peppers are a great addition. So simple and so elegant! Can't wait to try them!
Shanon 🙂
Josie says
These sandwiches look so light and refreshing - I love using hummus on sandwiches!
Courtney says
Nikki, I think I might make some of these this weekend. I love hummus, but I only ever use it as a dip. I don't know why it never occurred to me to make sandwiches from it, and I'm glad you thought of it! Thanks so much for participating in the virtual shower! 🙂
Blog is the New Black says
Great job! These look easy but oh so tasty! 🙂
Annie says
Thanks so much for being part of this virtual shower Nikki. It has made me feel so loved! I can't wait to try your sandwich idea since I love hummus. And now I can't wait to throw you a virtual shower whenever your #2 comes around 🙂
Jessica says
These look great! I am going to have to make these soon to use up my extra hummus! Yum!