No, you wont be stuck in the kitchen all day!

I, for one, love a graduation party.

My own was memorable for many reasonsa long-time crush finally professed his love for me!

sandwiches for a crowd

Simply Recipes / Jessie Wong

A drunk uncle walked into a glass door!but mostly because of the food.

Publix subs are an institution unto themselves in the South, but the evidence confirmed what Id always known.

Sandwiches arethetimeless hit for any crowd, especially during an event where guests are constantly coming and going.

Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

For graduation parties (Diane has thrown 30 of them in her day!

So whats the trick to crowd-pleasing sandwiches that are simple, affordable, and satisfying?

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

1.

Muhammara in a white bowl

Alison Bickel

But that doesnt mean recreating the menu every time.

She says, I like to makeCaprese sandwicheswith chicken cutlets.

it’s possible for you to easily make them vegetarian just by taking out the chicken.

Closeup of a Loaded Veggie Sandwich

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Just cut them into smaller servings and let everyone get a taste of what they want.

Sauces and Spreads Take Sandwiches to New Heights

See, I get really excited about sauces!

I love condiments: mustards, pesto,romesco sauces, and so many fun dips.

Savory pinwheels on a white platter.

Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

3.

Diane says, I’ll roast some asparagus up and put that on a sandwich.

In the summer, you better believe I’m gonna have tomatoes on all my sandwiches.

Pulled Pork in the Slow Cooker shred the pulled pork

Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin

4.

But Diane gives her pinwheels a new twist, replacing the tortillas with buttery, warm puff pastry.

Puff pastry pinwheelsmake life a lot easier for the hostess!

Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad

Sabrina Modelle

I bookmarkedDianes Reuben pinwheels(they have over three million views!

you’re able to doroast beef, Swiss cheese, and horseradish with arugula.

Music to a busy hosts ears!

Have some different types of rolls, like brioche rolls, little croissants, orbiscuits.

Addcoleslawor pickled vegetables on the side.

But the biggest slam dunk hit I’ve ever had was a chicken cutlet bar.

I served it with garlic broccoli rabe, roasted peppers, pesto, andcaramelized onions.

This also makes storing leftovers a cinchno soggy sandwiches for weeks on end!

Add apasta salad, some slaw, or a green salad to bulk up your menu.

After all, a happy host is often the mark of a great party!