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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    Top 10 Brownie Recipes

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of our best brownie recipes! From fudge brownies to cranberry blondies, you're sure to find a favorite. But before you dive in, be sure to get all the tips and tricks in our baking brownies guide!

    11 Insanely Smart Ideas for Your Backyard Party

    From the food you serve to the songs you play, we're sharing the best ideas for making sure your backyard...


    84 Lemon & Lime Recipes to Make This Summer

    Cool, tangy and refreshing, lemon and lime are the true flavors of summer. Try appetizers and drinks, salads and sides,...


    Graduation Cap Cookies

    54 reviews

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


    Orange Punch

    5 reviews

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

    Potato Salad with Cucumbers

    11 reviews

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


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    Drop Sugar Cookies

    7 reviews

    These drop sugar cookies are oh-so simple to whip up and easy to decorate to fit any party theme.


    Brownie Sundae

    Brownie sundaes make any day better, and our version of the classic embraces rich, fudgy flavors with plenty of room...


    Spaghetti for 100

    6 reviews

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


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    Fried Chicken Tenders

    31 reviews

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


    Apricot-Glazed Ham

    6 reviews

    Glaze a bone-in ham with apricot jam for a entree that's beautiful and delicious. Any leftovers will make meal planning...


    Sweet N Sour Beans

    10 reviews

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


    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

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

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    Watergate Salad

    17 reviews

    Watergate salad is a beloved vintage dish that's fluffy, creamy and not too sweet. Enjoy it as dessert or as...


    Caramel Puff Corn

    6 reviews

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


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    Barbecue Burger

    38 reviews

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


    Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing

    11 reviews

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


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    Honey-Barbecue Wings

    5 reviews

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


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

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


    Barbecue Brisket

    2 reviews

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


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    43 reviews

    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

    26 reviews

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

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    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

    4 reviews

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


    Yellow Cupcakes

    29 reviews

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


    Brisket Sliders

    1 review

    Tender, slow-cooked brisket, caramelized onions and blue cheese mayonnaise come together to create really special brisket sliders. Of course, you...


    Ham Balls

    12 reviews

    Don't worry if you've never heard of ham balls. They're well known in the Midwest for their unique sweet-tangy flavor,...


    Instant Pot Brisket

    4 reviews

    A simple dry rub and beer come together to create a flavorful, mouthwateringly tender Instant Pot brisket. The cooking juices...


    Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches

    3 reviews

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