Recent graduates of high school and college join families and friends in celebration of their academic achievements at graduation parties. Graduation parties are a memorable moment in time for not only new graduates, but also invited guests. One important element of graduation parties that many people remember is the food. You can ensure that your graduation party food receives favorable reviews by supplying your guests with tasty foods that appeals to a variety of palates.
Spicy Pigs in a Blanket
For people who enjoy a hearty blend of textures, meat and bread combinations provide your guests with a substantial snack. Perfect graduation party food includes appetizers that will satisfy guests love for meat, are pigs in a blanket. Put a new spin on pigs in a blanket by using miniature spicy kielbasa links.
You can also buy bigger kielbasa links and cut them into bite-sized chunks. Wrap the bite-size pieces of meat into a flaky croissant dough and place them in the oven. You can also make some with melted cheese inside and serve these on a separate platter from the original pigs in a blanket. Serve both types of appetizers with spicy mustard, relish, ketchup and other condiments to give these miniature franks even more flavor.
Add Plain and Sweet Salads as Side Dishes
For your backyard celebration, try incorporating a healthier alternative by adding a variety of salads into the mix. Make one salad including romaine hearts with ice burg lettuce, carrots, onions and cucumbers. Place different types of dressings to the side of the salad, so guests can choose which dressing they want on their salad.
You can also include another sweeter salad like ambrosia salad. This decadent whip cream based salad, includes pistachios, pineapple, marshmallows, green grapes, coconut flakes and cherries. It is sweet enough to satisfy guests with a sweet tooth, but also is a healthier alternative to chocolate cake.
Potato salad is another popular graduation party food side dish that people enjoy and is incredibly easy to make. You can add a blend of russet potatoes, and red skin potatoes with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, eggs, olives and celery. Add freshly cooked bacon chunks and cheddar cheese to give it even more flavor.
Surprise Guests with Mouth Watering Tri-Tip
Tri-tip is a wonderfully juicy type of meat that is perfect for backyard barbecues. When you marinate it the right way, it is both flavorful and filling. Marinating the tri-tip at least a few hours before cooking it will help to tenderize it and bring forth its savory flavor.
Teriyaki sauce is an excellent marinade for this very dense type of meat; it also gives it a slightly smoky flavor. Wait at least 5 minutes before cutting the tri-tip into slices. This keeps the natural juices from escaping, making it even more succulent. Serve the tri-tip with salsa and French bread.
Colorful Fruits Cut Into Fun Shapes
You can make your very own decorative fruit tray by cutting various types of fruits into fun shapes. The types of fruit that work best are fruits that are easy to cut, yet firm enough to hold their shape. Cantaloupes, strawberries, honeydew melons and pineapples work great for creating your own shapes for fruit art. Place decorative toothpicks next to the fruit ensemble when you get ready to serve the platter.
Sources
Graduation Party.com: Food and Catering
Delish.com: Graduation Party Buffet
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