Graduation Recipes

Earn top honors with our graduation recipes and party ideas. Fill your buffet with potluck favorites like finger food, pasta and potato salads and A+ graduation desserts.

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    7-Layer Dip

    Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!

    Spaghetti for 100

    Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for...


    Dill Dip

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


    Caramel Puff Corn

    Because you don't need to pop the corn or use a candy thermometer, this caramel puff corn recipe is faster...


    Graduation Cap Cookies

    More sculpture than cookie, these no-bake graduation cap cookies are so cute they will steal the show at any grad...

    Potato Salad with Cucumbers

    Because it seems to appeal to so many, this creamy salad is one of my favorite crowd-size recipes. I've taken...


    Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing

    When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. —Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas


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    Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Ham and cheese sliders are the ultimate make-ahead dish for lunch, dinner or a party snack.


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    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

    These crowd-pleasing bacon-wrapped hot dogs are just what your potluck/picnic/weeknight dinner has been missing.


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest...


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    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you’re a lover of tender, chewy chocolate chip cookies, this recipe was made for you.


    Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches

    This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...

    Sweet N Sour Beans

    This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with...


    Yellow Cupcakes

    These classic yellow cupcakes are customizable for parties or personal treats.


    Beer Dip

    Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...


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    Fried Chicken Tenders

    This fried chicken tenders recipe requires just a few ingredients and quickly cooks up deliciously crispy bites that are full...


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    Honey-Barbecue Wings

    These honey-barbecue wings will satisfy even the biggest game-day snacks enthusiast! The wings are fried until crisp, and the sweet-and-savory...


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    Barbecue Burger

    This barbecue burger makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or special addition to your summer grilling spread.


    Orange Punch

    Made with only four ingredients, orange punch is just what every family-friendly party needs. Topped with sherbet, it has a...


    Barbecue Brisket

    You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    A slice of this chilled strawberry banana pudding that’s layered with crunchy graham crackers is heavenly on a hot summer’s...