17 Graduation Party Appetizers the Whole Crew Will Enjoy

Congrats, grads! You've worked so hard, and now it's time to party! While it's important to have some A+ main courses, sides, and desserts, there's no better place to start than with appetizers. Summery small bites, delicious salads, and warm-weather dips are all on display here. Take, for example, Ree's citrus-flavored toasts. She puts a sweet, summery spin on bruschetta by topping each piece with fresh blueberries and lemony ricotta. It's a burst of flavor in each (delicious) bite!

It doesn't get better than creamy burrata with fresh summer tomatoes! Valerie drizzles a garlic-basil oil over the entire dish for a rich pop of flavor.

Guy Fieri's signature Donkey Sauce does double duty in this app: It's used as a binder for the crab cakes and as a dipping sauce. With plenty of flavor, your guests will be asking for seconds!

Yes, these small bites are a labor of love. However, they're also an elegant appetizer that's more than worth the effort. Don't skip Jeff's homemade horseradish sauce — it makes all the difference!