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Category: Appetizers

“Appetizing Beginnings” – Start your meals off right with the “Appetizers” category, where ChampsDiet.com provides a variety of small plates and starters that are sure to stimulate your appetite. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to casual finger foods, these recipes are designed to suit any occasion, be it a formal dinner party or a casual get-together. Discover the joy of beginning your culinary journey with bites that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

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Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread!
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread!

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream, plus2 tablespoons sour...

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Double Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Double Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed ( about 7 ounces each)5 tablespoons butter, divided,...

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Old-fashion Potato Pancakes
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Old-fashion Potato Pancakes

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes1 small onions2 eggs, slightly beaten2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash...

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Teriyaki Sirloin Strips
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Teriyaki Sirloin Strips

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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Domatokeftedes - Greek Tomato Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksTomatoes

Domatokeftedes – Greek Tomato Patties

Ingredients: 8 large tomatoes, chopped1 large onions, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon sugarsalt and pepperself-raising...

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Josephinas
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Josephinas

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup finely chopped green onions1 (4 ounce) cans diced...

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Tahitian Ceviche
AppetizersSoups & stewsTuna

Tahitian Ceviche

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ahi ( fresh tuna will suffice)1/2 quart lightly salt water...

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Mushroom Parmesan
AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb mushrooms2 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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Very Fennel Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Very Fennel Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4...

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Low Carb Quesadilla
AppetizersBreakfastCheese

Low Carb Quesadilla

Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat low-carb tortillas or 1 low-carb tortillas, wrap1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese2...

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Fried Broccoli Melt
AppetizersBroccoliVegetables

Fried Broccoli Melt

Ingredients: shortening ( for deep frying)3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided4 tablespoons grated American cheese,...

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Wonderful Sesame Chicken
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Wonderful Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon soy sauce1 cup sesame crackers, crushed1 teaspoon ground...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Tomato platter with cheese

Ingredients: 1 bunch basil2 red tomatoes, sliced thin2 yellow tomatoes, sliced thin3 sprigs thyme1...

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Hot Crab  Dip
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 medium onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons dry...

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Chicken Pistachio Balls
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Pistachio Balls

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey1/3 cup pistachio nuts, chopped2...

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AppetizersAsianChinese

Chinese-Style Spareribs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 envelope onion...

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Avocado With Groundnut Dressing
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Avocado With Groundnut Dressing

Ingredients: 2 avocados, ripe1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh2 tablespoons peanuts1/2 teaspoon paprika ( sweet...

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Biscuit Tostadas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Biscuit Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground...

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Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls16 large dates, pitted (...

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo2 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Quince Paste
AppetizersDessertFruit

Quince Paste

Ingredients: 4 medium quinces, about 2 lbs. total1/4-1/2 cup water2 -3 cups sugar Directions:...

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AppetizersEuropeanFrench

Escargot a La Bourguignonne

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped2 shallots, minced well2 garlic cloves,...

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Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole

Ingredients: 3 cups grated smoked mozzarella cheese3 cups cooked chicken, shredded1/2 cup chopped fresh...

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Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil

Ingredients: 1 cup popcornsalt1 cup olive oil5 -6 sprigs fresh rosemary ( each about...

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Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 fresh mushrooms1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersGround beefTuna

Lumpia -Build Your Own

Ingredients: 1 lb any meatminced beefground porkchopped shrimpany sort fishtunachopped chickenchopped ham1/2 cup onions1/4...

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Chicken Spiedino - Spiedies - Speedies
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Spiedino – Spiedies – Speedies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 large red bell peppers2 large green...

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Cheeseless Eggplant (Aubergine) Gratin
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Cheeseless Eggplant (Aubergine) Gratin

Ingredients: 2 eggplants ( about 1 3/4 pounds total, 3-4 inches diameter)1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Black Olive Paste
AppetizersItalianSpreads

Black Olive Paste

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...

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Breaded Zucchini Fingers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Breaded Zucchini Fingers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute, mixed with 1/4 cup water ( or use...

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Irish Croquettes :  Corned Beef and Potato
AppetizersBeefSide dishes

Irish Croquettes : Corned Beef and Potato

Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes, left overs are fine seasoned withsalt, to taste,andpepper, to...

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Shrimp Egg Rolls
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Shrimp Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil12 ounces shrimp, cooked and minced4 scallions, chopped fine2 cups...

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Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus1/8 teaspoon salt8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Pork Wontons

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained8 ounces pork loin ( with fatback or...

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Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichokes
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill1/4 cup...

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Cucumber Slices With Salmon Mousse
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Cucumber Slices With Salmon Mousse

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whipping cream2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice1 shallots,...

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Taco Crescent Wreath
AppetizersSouthwestern u.s.Vegetables

Taco Crescent Wreath

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 chipotle chiles in adobo (...

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Boursin Mushrooms
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Boursin Mushrooms

Ingredients: 16 ounces large button mushrooms1 package boursin cheese, garlic and herb flavored1 -1...

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Steamed Clams on the Half Shell
AppetizersMain dishSauces

Steamed Clams on the Half Shell

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package of pre-cooked-quick frozen clams1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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Chinese Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chinese Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon sherry wine...

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Tuna Salad (Basic)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Tuna Salad (Basic)

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( I use water packed)1/2 cup salad dressing...

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AppetizersCrabSpreads

“Crabby” Cracker Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2...

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Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 flaky pastry dough1 beaten eggs, to glaze300 g fresh breadcrumbs225 g cheddar...

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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Roasted Asparagus With Lemon

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 lemons, zest...

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground turkey2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped small1...

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Tofu Veggie Balls
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Veggie Balls

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 large onions, finely chopped1 large carrots,...

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Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 7 -8 red potatoes2 cloves garlic, minced fine1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 large fresh stuffing button mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed2 cups...

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Crab Bites
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Bites

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits1 (7 ounce) cans crabmeat1 (8 ounce)...

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Marinated Cocktail Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Marinated Cocktail Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen tail-on cooked shrimp ( about 30-38 or 41-50 count, not...

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Salmon Pate' Ala Villani
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Salmon Pate’ Ala Villani

Ingredients: 7 1/2 ounces canned salmon, drained4 ounces cream cheese4 drops liquid smoke2 teaspoons...

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Bamieh (Sephardic-Style Okra)
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Bamieh (Sephardic-Style Okra)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, finely chopped2 lbs fresh okra1 (8 ounce)...

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Lazy Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Lazy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/3 cup onion soup mix1 eggs, beaten1...

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Mock Goldfish Cheese Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mock Goldfish Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 2 slices American cheese ( use Deluxe type, not reduced fat or fat-free)1/4-1/2...

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Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons italian...

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Bruschetta III
AppetizersGrainsTomatoes

Bruschetta III

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes1 tablespoon olive oil2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced ( plum)1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Nuclear Nachos

Ingredients: 8 fluid ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce4 ounces diced green chilies1 green onions, sliced1/4...

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Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Uncle Bill’s Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans of pacific sockeye salmon1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Jamaican Chicken Patties
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Jamaican Chicken Patties

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 sweet potatoes, medium sized, to yield...

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Man's Tuna Spread
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Man’s Tuna Spread

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled2 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese2 (6...

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