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Fast & Fresh Appetizers

Party bites from our kitchen and yours, ready to eat in 30 minutes or less

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1 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip with French Bread

Keep most of the ingredients for this splurge-worthy appetizer on hand, then pick up fresh crab and bread, and put it together in no time.

Recipe: Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip with French Bread

2 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Blue Cheese and Pear Tart

We cut this tart up into small pieces for an elegant appetizer, but you could also slice it into large wedges and serve it with a green salad for a light meal.

Recipe: Blue Cheese and Pear Tart

3 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Prosciutto-wrapped Pears

Any ripe pear works with this easy, sweet-savory appetizer—and if you don’t have sherry vinegar, just use white-wine vinegar instead.

Recipe: Prosciutto-wrapped Pears

4 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Mediterranean Deviled Eggs

Chopped kalamata olives, capers, and a splash of white balsamic vinegar add Mediterranean flavor to liven up this classic appetizer.

Recipe: Mediterranean Deviled Eggs

5 /8 Photo by Leo Gong; styling by Dan Becker

Salmon Rillettes

Rillettes are coarse, pâté-like French spreads typically made from duck, pork, or rabbit. Our salmon version is a lighter take on the traditional dish.

Recipe: Salmon Rillettes

6 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

The panko coating on these little poppers gives them an addictive crispy exterior. And since they're baked instead of fried, there's no need to worry about overdoing it.

Recipe: Cauliflower Panko Pakoras

7 /8 Photo by Annabelle Breakey; styling by Karen Shinto

Northwest Bounty Bruschetta

Blue cheese, dried tart cherries, crisp green apples, and chopped hazelnuts bring the tastes of fall to this bruschetta topping.

Recipe: Northwest Bounty Bruschetta

8 /8 Annabelle Breakey

Scallops with Orange, Avocado, and Jicama

Elegant and fast-cooking, scallops make a smart choice when you’re expecting company on a weeknight.

Recipe: Scallops with Orange, Avocado, and Jicama