{"id":50513,"date":"2011-06-14T11:56:08","date_gmt":"2011-06-14T16:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=50513"},"modified":"2011-06-14T12:00:34","modified_gmt":"2011-06-14T17:00:34","slug":"25-healthy-recipes-for-graduation-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/25-healthy-recipes-for-graduation-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Healthy Recipes for Graduation Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This month is a popular one for graduation celebrations, with high schools and colleges throughout the country concluding their academic years.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re planning a graduation celebration for your favorite recent graduate or attending a potluck party, we have the perfect recipe for you – from finger foods to decadent desserts.<\/p>\n

Finger Foods: <\/strong>Simple to prepare and easy to eat, finger foods are a fun and portable way for your guests to nosh while they mingle. These recipes don’t require forks or knives, but they might call for extra napkins.
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Boneless Buffalo Strips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Low-Calorie Pigs in a Blanket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosemary Skewered Chicken with Orange Glaze<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Antipasto Skewers<\/a> from Mele Cotte<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cucumber Cups with Caramelized Onions & Bacon<\/a> from Lemons & Anchovies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dips & Spreads<\/strong>: During graduation season, people commonly have to attend more than one party in a day. To accommodate guests who are just stopping by to say hello, a delicious dip might be the perfect option.
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Apple Cinnamon Fruit Dip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fresh Lime Salsa Picante<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kalamata Olive Hummus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Baba Ganoush<\/a> from Eats Well With Others<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grilled Ratatouille<\/a> from The Urban Baker<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>On the Grill<\/strong>: If your party is outdoors, a graduation is a great excuse to fire up the grill. Fruits, vegetables and lean proteins like turkey burgers and shrimp are guilt-free ways to indulge.<\/p>\n

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grilled Pineapple<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Veggie Burgers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grilled Shrimp with Gulf Coast Flavors<\/a> from Drick’s Ramblings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grilled Potato Rounds<\/a> from Apron Strings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Side Salads<\/strong>: If you’re serving grilled food or sandwiches, light salads make the perfect side dish. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best base ingredients for anyone looking to slim down.<\/p>\n

Blueberry Jicama Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Delicious Lentil Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Southwestern Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Balsamic Cole Slaw<\/a> from The Haggis & The Herring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roasted Potato Salad with Corn, Red Peppers and Pancetta<\/a> from A Communal Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sweet Treats<\/strong>: If a classic graduation cake is on the menu, avoid temptation by serving portion controlled desserts or a large, fresh fruit salad for guests who want to keep their slim figures for summer.<\/p>\n

Banana S’mores<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Black Bean Brownies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Raw Milky Way Bars<\/a> from Diets, Dessert & Dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer Fruit Salad with Mint<\/a> from Merry Gourmet<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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