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)

Tuesday 9th of May 2017

Great collection!

Julie Menghini

Thank you, Antonia! You're such a gem!

sue

Friday 5th of May 2017

Wow! What a very impressive collection of wonderful entertaining dishes. Love the photos too!

Sunday 7th of May 2017

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

Thursday 4th of May 2017

I'm going to have to keep this as a reference when I have a party to plan! Absolutely great, Julie. :)

Thank you so much, Josette! The planning is definitely the hard part.

Sonal

What a fab collection Julie! Pinning it and sharing on Facebook! Thanks for including mine

You're so darned sweet! Thank you so much, Sonal for your support and friendship!

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This is a great roundup - a little bit of everything - and so many delicious ideas to choose from! Thank you for sharing! :-)

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.

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!