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Have your graduate choose several of these dessert recipes that are perfect for any graduation celebration. There are sure to be several that will catch your graduate's eye and provide a special treat for all your guests.

Choose from our selection of great make-ahead sandwich recipes that will work great for your graduation celebration or any special gathering. With so many excellent sandwiches to pick from you may be tempted to choose a couple to offer friends and family.

Remove the core from a head of lettuce by hitting the core solidly on the top of the counter. This separates the core, allowing it to be removed by giving it a slight twist and pulling it out.

To check if your leftovers are heated thoroughly, insert a table knife in the center of the dish and leave it for 15 to 30 seconds. Pull out and test on the back of your hand. If the knife is hot, the leftovers are hot.

For a healthy, patriotic, Red, White & Blue addition to your 4th of July celebration, thread strawberries, blueberries, apples and/or bananas onto a skewer. Serve alone or with a favorite fruit dip.

To make your hard boiled eggs easier to peel, add 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water used to boil the eggs. Add the salt before the water is boiling.

Use your slow cooker to cook your next corned beef for tender and delicious results. Cook with potatoes and cabbage for a one pot meal.

When rolling out Christmas cookies, place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to keep the rolling pin from sticking to the dough.

Before cutting your raw bacon, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. This will make it just hard enough to slice or dice easier.

After grating cheese, grate a raw potato to clean the cheese out of the holes.

Freeze rhubarb in individual pieces to easily removal just the amount you need. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, transfer to a freezer bag when frozen, and return to the freezer until needed.

To easily remove asparagus ends, hold the asparagus spear firmly towards the end and bend it until it snaps. The spear should break at the natural point where it becomes tough.

Quarter the watermelon, locate rows of seeds, cut a diagonal slice just above and below the seed line on both sides, remove the wedge of watermelon, and then remove the row of seeds.