It's May, and the caps are flying. The graduates tossing them are tired, happy, and hungry. Since they've probably been subsisting on Red Bull, espresso, and vending-machine Pop Tarts -- graduation marks the end of finals, after all -- treat the students and your family to a civilized, celebratory lunch. There's nothing like welcoming a new life chapter with a home-cooked meal.
Rosemary Gin Cocktail by Amy Stafford @ A Healthy Life for Me
![Rosemary gin cocktail](https://images.food52.com/k8PUHdjluiJYdihLtG-x1RaJFh4=/cd603f4f-72fc-47e0-a1c9-f5b36548ae12--8302108364_49752e20b7_z.jpg)
Roasted Radishes with Almond Salsa Verde by EmilyC
![Roasted Radishes](https://images.food52.com/2uzMJ9IqBO_-1JuEr1_ScKKEggA=/695f620b-4891-4b84-9616-e87fd10117c4--food52_06-05-12-1421_1_.jpg)
Carrot Avocado Salad by merrill
![Carrot Avocado Salad](https://images.food52.com/8l8HW6ep3HsJl9kyL7_3LYZwtVM=/23bae076-dcc3-4562-a870-e03163a8a20d--food52_10-25-11-3782.jpg)
Aromatic Poached Salmon with Rye and Caper Breadcrumbs by gingerroot
![Poached salmon](https://images.food52.com/WObS38c_66Qxht8KwZlKN13JEms=/90efab2e-db50-4c52-b291-fd8127627ddb--food52_12-04-12-2774.jpg)
One Pot Kale and Quinoa Pilaf by deensiebat
![One pot kale and quinoa pilaf](https://images.food52.com/ySEDGq4oX87GkVuauE-nwt1EP1E=/d6f03844-b305-4c29-803b-b6a38e2e9427--food52_04-17-12-6173.jpg)
Asparagus with Shallots, Chiles, and Lemon by amanda
![Asparagus with Shallots, Chiles and Lemon](https://images.food52.com/h_LN2AYqtM4zXD8UJqRPJFdKPug=/6dabe1b7-2342-4f50-ad5e-c51c28698d99--040511F_607.JPG)
Grown-Up Birthday Cake by Midge
![Grown Up Birthday cake](https://images.food52.com/Y4Ovn16wm330cYGw2HZg2ljYw0g=/35fc7c2c-7613-49cc-a789-4b386e3b28bf--Grown-Up_Birthday_Cake.jpeg)
Magical Marvelous Memorable Cookies by drbabs
![Magical marvelous memorable cookies](https://images.food52.com/fC-zOaq5d33wBh8WWA124i2Dy4k=/8536c19f-93bd-485a-a40b-2722ea8611b6--E3NCHLvBgHviixkKArdgCXnxTLr3kUK9VwbNOUxtaWw.jpeg)
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