1Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
C.W. Newell2Strawberry Limeade Punch
C.W. Newell
A refreshing punch is a great idea when lots of guests come over, because they can just serve themselves. This fruity concoction has a twist of ginger ale (and an option to add rum if everyone is old enough).
Get the Strawberry Limeade Punch recipe.
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3Sheet Pan Nachos
Antonis Anchilleos
The great thing about these nachos is that they are made in a big batch and can be made anyway you like them. Even better? You make and serve them right on a sheet pan.
Get Ree’s Sheet Pan Nachos recipe.
4Strawberry and Cream Sheet Cake
David Malosh
Sheet cakes are the best way to make sure everyone celebrating the graduate gets a slice. And since it’s peak strawberry season when it’s peak graduation season, this version is the way to go!
Get Ree’s Strawberry and Cream Sheet Cake recipe.
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5Air Fryer Ravioli
Stacy Allen
Fried finger foods are always a good idea. This one’s a little healthier than usual, but the ravioli still gets golden and crunchy. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!
Get Ree’s Air Fryer Ravioli recipe.
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6Cake Mix Cookies
Will Dickey
With so much else to plan and prep, make dessert easy on yourself by using cake mix to whip up cookies in a flash. Match the sprinkles to their school colors to make them extra special!
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7Antipasto Skewers
C.W. Newell
When you’re mingling and walking around a party, it’s so much easier to eat off a skewer. This handheld salad features salami, cheese, and pickle veggies just like the Italian platter.
Get the Antipasto Skewers recipe.
8Lemon-White Chocolate Truffles
David Malosh
These homemade lemon truffles are perfect for a sunny celebration. The no-bake treat is so simple to make with a base of Golden Oreos, cream cheese, and lemon extract.
Get Ree’s Lemon-White Chocolate Truffles recipe.
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9Shrimp Pasta Salad
C.W. Newell
This bright, seafood pasta salad will make the perfect addition to your guests’ plates. It’s chock full of creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, buttery shrimp, and elbow pasta.
Get the Shrimp Pasta Salad recipe.
10Zucchini Pizza Bites
Will Dickey
Grad season and zucchini season overlap on the calendar, so there’s no excuse not to make this inventive snack. Turn tender zucchini slices into flavorful mini pizzas, topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
Get the Zucchini Pizza Bites recipe.
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11Grilled Ribs
Will Dickey
Making homemade ribs may require more effort than expected, but the end result is well worth it. Delivering a batch of sticky-sweet, smoky ribs will get you an A+ for effort.
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12Avocado Salsa
Will Dickey
Can’t decide between pico and guac? Thanks to this recipe that combines both dips, you don’t have to. Pair it with tortilla chips and watch it disappear in a flash.
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13Grill-Fried Chicken
C.W. Newell
This recipe is the key to golden fried chicken without the hot pot of oil. It delivers the same irresistible crunch straight from the grill. Plus, you’ll get a hint of smokiness you didn’t know you were missing.
Get the Grill-Fried Chicken recipe.
14Greek Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
This pasta salad is packed with classic Greek ingredients, including fresh veggies, olives, herbs, and feta cheese—but it’s completely customizable! Pick your favorite pasta shape or toss in hearty proteins like diced chicken for an extra boost.
Get the Greek Pasta Salad recipe.
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15No-Bake Orange-Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
David Malosh16Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Will Dickey
Quick-cooking shrimp are perfect for a summer party. You can serve them up on skewers for guests to grab or place the shrimp over pasta or even salad.
Get the Grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe.
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17Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel
For Ree Drummond, it wouldn’t be a party without deviled eggs! The bite-sized snack is easy to make and deliciously creamy with a hint of paprika spice.
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18Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
David Malosh
These adorable mini treats were made for sharing with friends. The cakes are made in a muffin tin with each one getting its own sweet pineapple slice.
Get Ree’s Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes recipe.
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19Juicy Lucy
Caitlin Bensel
A special occasion like a graduation deserves an equally special burger like this one that’s stuffed with cheese! One bite will have everyone ooh-ing and ahh-ing.
Get the Juicy Lucy recipe.
20Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Will Dickey
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