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  5. These Quick and Easy Recipes—Which Include Everything From Appetizers to Desserts—Are Perfect for Entertaining

These Quick and Easy Recipes—Which Include Everything From Appetizers to Desserts—Are Perfect for Entertaining

By Janet Taylor McCracken Updated October 04, 2022
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Planning a party is always fun, but it's also time-consuming—prep work will keep you very busy. We're here to help you keep the joy and reduce the stress associated with entertaining: Whether you're looking for some nibbles for a cocktail party, easy dinners to celebrate friends and family coming to town, or sweets for a holiday fête, our quick recipes for entertaining are exactly what you need for a streamline soirée.

Our collection includes quick appetizers to make when company is coming (or to make ahead!), fast entrées that are perfect for entertaining and easy to put together, and speedy desserts that sweeten all kinds of occasions. Use these recipes to round out a menu of your favorite dishes—or build a menu around them.

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Sweet-and-Tangy Relish

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Just 10 minutes is all you need to put this addictive spread together. It's an irresistible mix of artichoke hearts, Peppadew peppers, capers, olives, and salami with lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs. Serve it right when you make it or pop it in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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Spanish Chorizo Meatballs

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As delicious at room temperature as they are hot out of the skillet, these crowd-pleasing meatballs spice things up. They're made with fresh chorizo sausage.

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Seafood Orzo Risotto

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Here's a quick and easy main dish that's a combo of paella and risotto, but made with orzo pasta—and even more delicious than either! This one-pan dinner looks and tastes fancy, but is easy to put together in just 45 minutes; you can customize it according to your taste or by using the best seafood available at the market.

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Lime Pudding Cups

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Take 10 minutes in the morning to make this comforting dessert, then pop it in the fridge to chill before you head out to work. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and some crushed graham crackers, and dessert is served.

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Ham and Cheese Flatbread

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Using purchased flatbread makes this elegant appetizer so easy to put together. You can also serve it with a nice big green salad for a simple lunch.

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Broccoli Frito Misto

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Who doesn't like crispy food? Here, both broccolini and broccoli get the deep-frier treatment and are served with a vinegary, slightly spicy dipping sauce.

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Grilled Halibut Steaks with Potatoes, Olives, and Onions

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This recipe is proof you don't need to spend a lot of time cooking to deliver a gorgeous, delicious dinner, be it on a busy workday or in the after hours of hectic weekend shopping. This entrée will be on the table in just 20 minutes.

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Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar

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Who would ever think that such a sophisticated, celebration-worthy dessert as this would come together fast and be no-bake, vegan, and gluten-free to boot? Our rich chocolate-date bar does need time to refrigerate until firm, but make it ahead and concentrate on the last-minute elements of the meal knowing a stellar ending is waiting.

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Mixed-Olive Tapenade

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For this rustic take on tapenade, the ingredients are whole or very coarsely chopped, which makes for the prettiest presentation of this quick appetizer. Serve with toasted baguette rubbed with garlic.

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Potato-Chip-and-Pimiento Mini Crab Cakes

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Potato chips bring a salty crunch to these one-bite treats. They are baked instead of fried, so there's less mess to deal with after you finish cooking.

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Green Mojo Salmon

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Serving a whole side of salmon is just plain impressive. And it's surprisingly simple to put together, with just 25 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of oven time.

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Butter Pecan Blondies

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These treats are perfect if you are expecting a crowd. If you want to gild the lily, go à la mode and top them with ice cream and caramel sauce.

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Shucked Oysters with Three Sauces

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Nothing says elegance quite like a platter of freshly shucked oysters. With three sauces to choose from, everyone will be happy.

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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce

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Give burger night a twist with these lamb iterations. Yogurt sauce, chopped tomatoes, and lots of parsley make the perfect toppings for these Greek-style burgers.

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Butter Waffle Cookies with Mascarpone

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A ridiculously easy treat, this dessert takes just 5 minutes to make. If you have a bit more time, mix some minced crystalized ginger into the mascarpone.

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    1 of 15 Sweet-and-Tangy Relish
    2 of 15 Spanish Chorizo Meatballs
    3 of 15 Seafood Orzo Risotto
    4 of 15 Lime Pudding Cups
    5 of 15 Ham and Cheese Flatbread
    6 of 15 Broccoli Frito Misto
    7 of 15 Grilled Halibut Steaks with Potatoes, Olives, and Onions
    8 of 15 Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar
    9 of 15 Mixed-Olive Tapenade
    10 of 15 Potato-Chip-and-Pimiento Mini Crab Cakes
    11 of 15 Green Mojo Salmon
    12 of 15 Butter Pecan Blondies
    13 of 15 Shucked Oysters with Three Sauces
    14 of 15 Grilled Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce
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