25 Perfect Recipes For Entertaining

Whether it’s a Graduation Open House or hosting a casual cookout, you’ll love these 25 perfect recipes for entertaining whether it’s a few or a crowd

I originally wanted to post a roundup of recipes that would be perfect for a Graduation Open House. The more recipes that I collected the more I realized that these are 25 perfect recipes for entertaining where you need food that can sit out for awhile, can be made ahead, and people can help themselves.

And now, once the kiddos or under-age guests have moved on, it’s time to sit back with some Adult-inspired libations!

Very Cherry Long Island Ice Tea by Giraffes Can Bake

Pineapple Ginger Prosecco Punch by Take Two Tapas

Hot and Bubbly Margarita Recipe by Mid-Life Croissant

A Blood Orange Pisco Cocktail by Beyond Mere Sustenance

In addition to the recipes, An Affair From the Heart shared how she threw a Racing/Fishing themed graduation party for her Son and a Country Chic themed graduation for her daughter. I’m sure you can pull a ton of inspiration from them.

Thank you to all of these very special blog owners for letting me use their photos and recipes for this roundup. I hope you will visit each and every one of them to see their other amazing creations.

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Antonia (Zoale) says
May 9, 2017 at 9:20 am
Great collection!
- Julie Menghini says
  May 9, 2017 at 9:07 pm
  Thank you, Antonia! You’re such a gem!
sue says
May 5, 2017 at 10:00 am
Wow! What a very impressive collection of wonderful entertaining dishes. Love the photos too!
- Julie Menghini says
  May 7, 2017 at 1:46 pm
  Thank you so much, Sue! I appreciate you co-hosting this week for FF too and hope you’re having a great time with all of those talented foodies!
Josette says
May 4, 2017 at 7:47 pm
I’m going to have to keep this as a reference when I have a party to plan! Absolutely great, Julie. 🙂
- Julie Menghini says
  May 7, 2017 at 1:47 pm
  Thank you so much, Josette! The planning is definitely the hard part.
Sonal says
May 4, 2017 at 6:51 pm
What a fab collection Julie! Pinning it and sharing on Facebook! Thanks for including mine
- Julie Menghini says
  May 7, 2017 at 1:48 pm
  You’re so darned sweet! Thank you so much, Sonal for your support and friendship!
[email protected] says
May 4, 2017 at 9:46 am
This is a great roundup – a little bit of everything – and so many delicious ideas to choose from! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
- Julie Menghini says
  May 7, 2017 at 1:50 pm
  Thank you, Ana! The nice weather is here (I hope to stay) and we love to entertain and planning always is the hard part so I love finding recipes that don’t take me away from my friends.
debi at Life Currents says
May 4, 2017 at 7:56 am
What a great collection! When I host parties I prefer to all the work ahead of time, or at least as much as possible. I don’t get to see my guests often so I want to spend time with them. This makes it easy for me! Thanks!
- Julie Menghini says
  May 5, 2017 at 8:19 am
  Thank you Debi! I agree that we shouldn’t be babysitting the food and spend time with our guests otherwise entertaining is just a chore!
- Julie Menghini says
  May 7, 2017 at 1:51 pm
  Thank you, Debi! I’m with you, I am a list maker and I spend more time planning than anything else so love recipes like these.

Whether it’s a Graduation Open House or hosting a casual cookout, you’ll love these 25 perfect recipes for entertaining whether it’s a few or a crowd

Appetizers/Finger Food Recipes

Main Dish Recipes

Side Dish/Salad Recipes

Dessert Recipes

And now, once the kiddos or under-age guests have moved on, it’s time to sit back with some Adult-inspired libations!

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