Hats Off To The Grads Party

Around this time of the year, you might know someone (a family member or a friend) who has just graduated. And being the party entertainer that you are, it's your duty to help them commemorate this lifetime achievement!

Appetizers
Begin with an array of dips and hors d'oeuvres that will make even your graduate proud!

Grand Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Miniature Quiches
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Grilled Prosciutto and Basil Wrapped Shrimp
Mini Herb Crescents

Main Courses
Finger food will fare well for this graduation party, even for the main course. Make it easy for your guests to dig in!

Individual Pepperoni and Cheese Pizzas
Beef and Vegetable Kabobs
Sassy Salmon Burgers
Spicy Chicken Fingers
Mini Reubens

Side Dishes
Baked Ziti with Pesto
Herbed Potato Salad
Yummy Coleslaw
Baked Low Fat French Fries
Florentine Baked Beans

Desserts
Impress your graduate with any of these desserts, from personal cheesecakes to edible diplomas (see presentation tip)!

Mini Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes
Italian Cannoli
Miniature Fruit Sundaes
Decadent Chocolate Cake
Mini Key Lime Cupcakes

Beverages
Serve elegant and tasty beverages to make your graduate feel special on this big milestone!

Strawberry Lemonade
Rose Petal Iced Tea
Lavender Margaritas
Peach Punch
Non-Alcoholic Margarita Punch

Presentation Pointers
1. Edible Diplomas - Be creative and serve diplomas for dessert! Prepare some Italian Cannoli and wrap them in string or licorice to make them resemble mini diplomas!
2. Decorate your house with posters of Congratulations and your graduate's school colors.
3. Put the graduate's gown and diploma on display, if available. Or better yet, have your graduate wear his/her gown to the party!

Congrats Grads!

Hillary
Your RSVP Editor

Hillary Marshak is a writer and editor for Recipe 4 Living, an up and coming recipe sharing Website. For more articles like this, or for a large collection of recipes, visit the site at http://www.Recipe4Living.com.