Tasty Graduation Party Recipes

We've got summer drinks, easy appetizers, and yummy desserts that new grads will surely enjoy.

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Cheesy Diplomas

Celebrate the end of the school year by handing out healthy roll-ups to the graduating class.
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Grad Caps

Chocolate mortarboards from Spoonful.com to serve at your graduation party.
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Grilled Pesto Pizza

The smoky, wood-fired flavor of grilled pizza is unlike anything you've ever had.
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Smiley Face Cake

Make a cake shaped like a smiley face.
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Coconut Chicken Wings

This Asian-inspired recipe straight out of food editor Ken Haedrich's kitchen may be the perfect cookout finger food.
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Perfect Fruit Punch

Making fruit punch is a bit like playing mad scientist -- which is why it's so much fun to do with kids. You add a little of this and a lot of that to a pitcher until you come up with a drink that's "perfect."
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Balloon Cupcakes

Festive ribbon is all that is needed to turn ordinary cupcakes into a bunch of balloons!
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Grilled Sirloin Kebobs

Tangy and gingery, this recipe wins raves from kids and grown-ups alike.
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Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

This flavorful dip, rich with feta cheese, makes a great sandwich spread too.
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Pickles in a Blanket

There's just something irresistible about the mini pickles. Kids can never eat enough of them and they also like to help roll the salami blankets.
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Truffles for Teacher

These lower-fat, bite-size chocolates make a thoughtful thank-you for your teacher at the end of the school year.
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Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs

This sunny pasta salad is a hit with kids and parents alike. Other fresh herbs, such as chopped dill or oregano, may be substituted for the tarragon.
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Tiny Taco Tarts

Mini phyllo shells, ready-made and smartly ornamental, are the secret here. Simply fill them with this delectable sour-cream-and-taco-seasoning-mix dip, and garnish. Tip: Double the dip and serve the extra with crudites.
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Garden Veggie Piecrust Pizza

This one is a little more involved than the other pizzas here, but worth the effort; you might want to make it when you're doing a little family-style entertaining or preparing a special weekend meal.
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Best Fudge Brownies

Few kids can pass up a chance to bake a batch of brownies, and this Best Fudge Brownies recipe is especially irresistible. Made with generous measures of chocolate, butter, and sugar, it yields the fudgiest bars we've sampled yet.
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Delicious Diploma Cake

Recipe for a graduation cake shaped like diploma.
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