Throwing a graduation party this month or next? From easy appetizers to delectable desserts, here is a bevy of recipes to get your party started.
Whether you're throwing a graduation party for a preschooler or an adult completing her doctorate, the challenge is the same: How to serve your guests great food that can be prepared in advance and won't require you to be in the kitchen for hours.
These are my top ten "go to" recipes for summer parties of all sorts, from graduations to barbecues to family reunions.
1) Goat Cheese Tarts -- Elegant, yet easy appetizer recipe that combines the creaminess of the cheese with sweet jelly and crunchy walnuts.
2) Seven Layer Mexican Dip -- Flavors to please everyone's palate.
3) Deviled Eggs -- Attractive, easy and always a crowd-pleaser.
4) Greek Salad -- A super easy salad recipe that takes just minutes to prepare.
5) Shrimp Salad -- An easy shrimp and orzo pasta salad that looks great on a buffet table.
6) Paella Salad -- A yellow rice salad with rotisserie chicken and shrimp. Easy and delicious!
7) Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto -- Looks fancy, but takes just minutes to make.
8) Chicken Breasts with Wine -- Elegant, yet easy.
9) Chocolate Strawberry Tarts -- A classic flavor combination in an easy-to-assemble tart.
10) Cool Whip Jello Recipe -- An easy make-ahead dessert that goes with just about anything.
