Recipes that are perfect for graduation parties, brunch or summer get-togethers

Austin, Texas † It’s that time of year when we all get together to celebrate graduation, have a summer party, or even just for brunch.

Of course, no gathering is complete without food, and Tierra Neubaum from FOX 7 Austin has some ideas that will make the kitchen easier.

A little better for your Fruit dip

ingredients

• 1/2 block of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

instructions:

• Mix the whole with a hand beater or in a food processor.
• Let the cream cheese soften before mixing.
• Serve with your favorite fruit or fruit skewers.

Egg Hash Brown Baking

ingredients

• A dozen eggs
• 1 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups grated cheese
• 3 cups shredded hash browns
• 3 cups diced ham (or other meat)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Pro tip: Add chopped vegetables like spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, etc. for color and extra nutrients.

instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350.
• Beat eggs and milk together.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Bake in a 9 x 13 greased pan for about 1.5 hours or until blade comes out clean.

Mini Chicken & Waffles With Hot Honey Sauce

Cook popcorn chicken & mini waffles according to the package. Use a skewer to stick them together.

Hot honey recipe

• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

instructions:

• Add honey, half of the hot sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to a saucepan.
• Simmer over medium heat, but do not let the mixture boil.
• Remove from heat when the edges begin to bubble.
• Stir in the apple cider vinegar.
• Let the mixture set for 5-15 minutes to allow the honey to be infused with red pepper flakes.
• Strain the crushed red peppers.
• Add the other half of the hot sauce.
• Use the mixture over chicken and waffles, biscuits, egg whites, or whatever your heart desires.