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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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Artichoke Pie
AmericanAppetizersSide dishes

Artichoke Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 (6 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained1/2...

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Smoked Salmon Tartare on Toasted Points
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Tartare on Toasted Points

Ingredients: 1/4 cup diced smoked salmon2 teaspoons minced red onions2 teaspoons capers2 teaspoons olive...

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Belgian Meatballs Braised in Beer

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs1/4 cup milk1 lb ground beef, lean1/2 lb ground...

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Cheesy  Baked Zucchini
AppetizersLunch/snacksYam/sweet potato

Cheesy Baked Zucchini, Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini ( excess water squeezed out)1 cup grated sweet potatoes...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Eggplant (Aubergine) Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, and, cut lengthwise in 1 “slices3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive...

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Crab filled mushrooms
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Crab filled mushrooms

Ingredients: 24 fresh large mushrooms1/4 cup cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons...

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Baked Potato Pie Plus
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Baked Potato Pie Plus

Ingredients: 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved,but baked is better1/4 cup chopped green...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Orange – Pecan Spread

Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: Mix all...

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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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Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream
AppetizersBerriesStrawberries

Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream

Ingredients: 18 large fresh strawberries1 cup cold nonfat milk1 ounce sugar-free instant vanilla pudding...

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Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)

Ingredients: 1 lb roasted peanuts1/4 cup peanut oil ( to taste)1 small onions, finely...

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AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Cheryl’s own mushroom caps

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream1 package cream cheese ( softened)1/2 teaspoon oregano2 dashes Tabasco...

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Barbecue or Oven Baked Pizza Bread
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Barbecue or Oven Baked Pizza Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise ( 20 inches)1 lb lean ground beef2...

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Cheater's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Cheater’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 3 pieces white bread4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 teaspoon garlic powder2...

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Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter8 fresh mushrooms, sliced8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup whipping...

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Texas Cowboy Caviar
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Texas Cowboy Caviar

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 (16 ounce) cans white...

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AppetizersMeatPork

Sausage Ball Appetizers

Ingredients: 11 ounces red cinnamon candies1 lb sausage, cooked/drained/crumbled6 -8 slices bread1 pint applesauce1/2...

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Easy Bacon and Cheese Pumpernickel Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Bacon and Cheese Pumpernickel Puffs

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled2 1/2 cups finely grated cheddar...

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Tuna salad sushi
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Tuna salad sushi

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans chunk light chunk tuna in water, drained1/4 cup mayonnaise1/2...

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Garlic Scape Pesto
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Garlic Scape Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 lb garlic scapes, chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 cup parmesan cheese, grated3 tablespoons...

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Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) Provolone With Grilled Salsa
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) Provolone With Grilled Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning ( I...

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Crispy Potato Latkes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Crispy Potato Latkes

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled2 medium onionskosher saltfresh ground black pepper2 egg whites,...

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Easy Quick sausage rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksMeat

Easy Quick sausage rolls

Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed3/4 cup grated cheese12 chipolata sausages ( or...

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Broiled Stuffed Onions
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Broiled Stuffed Onions

Ingredients: 10 big white onions1/8 cup buttersalt and pepper1 package frozen chopped spinach1/2 teaspoon...

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The Secret Recipe Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

The Secret Recipe Appetizer

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2/3 cup Roquefort cheese or 2/3 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled1 can...

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Sweet Pickled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled1 large onions, sliced in rings2 cups white vinegar2 cups...

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Gol Gappay
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Gol Gappay

Ingredients: 1 cup white flour ( Maida)1/2 cup semolina ( Sooji)cooking oil ( for...

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Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
AppetizersFruitItalian

Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...

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Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]
AppetizersMain dishPork

Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]

Ingredients: 200 g ground pork2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons red Thai chile, pounded2 garlic cloves1...

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Kubbeh Bamya
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Kubbeh Bamya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 kg ground beef2 large onions, chopped1 kg semolina1 kg okra2...

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Cat's Chicken and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastSide dishes

Cat’s Chicken and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked5 ounces shrimp, cooked1/4 cup scallions1 head iceberg lettuce2...

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Batata Vada (Potato Balls in a Gram Flour Crust)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Batata Vada (Potato Balls in a Gram Flour Crust)

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes1/2 teaspoon minced ginger1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds1/4 teaspoon...

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Mini Baked Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Mini Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 12 very small red potatoes, boiled1/2 cup sour cream2 -3 tablespoons black olives,...

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Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup water1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms3/4 cup finely chopped...

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Greek Eggplant (Aubergine)  and Yogurt Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Greek Eggplant (Aubergine) and Yogurt Spread

Ingredients: 2 small eggplants1 cup plain yogurt, Greek if you can get it1 1/2...

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Kryssy's Power Nachos
AppetizersBeansVegetables

Kryssy’s Power Nachos

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat tortilla chips1 cup blue corn tortilla chips1 cup red...

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Spicy Chicken Pastries
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Chicken Pastries

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups shortening4 cups flour, and a little more as needed2 teaspoons...

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AppetizersGrainsPasta

Savory Cracker Bites

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) boxes Ritz Bits mini cheese crackers1/2 cup vegetable oil1...

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Fruit Bouquet
AppetizersFruitMelons

Fruit Bouquet

Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe, peeled 1 melon, peeled 15 strawberries, hulled 10 pineapple chunks, fresh...

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Smoky Eggplant
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Smoky Eggplant, Tuna and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 1 (500 g) eggplants1 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup thick european-style plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon...

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Layered Seafood Spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Layered Seafood Spread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water3/4 lb unpeeled medium raw shrimp1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Mediterranean Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Mediterranean Pizzas

Ingredients: 8 large pita breads1 pint grape tomatoes2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/2...

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Falafel Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Falafel Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 lb canned chick-peas, drained3 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground...

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Refried Bean Roll Ups
AppetizersBeansLow cholesterol

Refried Bean Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1/2 cup salsa1/2 teaspoon chili powder8 8-inch flour...

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Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip

Ingredients: 3 avocados, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (I think breast meat is too dry...

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Ten-Minute Cheater's Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Ten-Minute Cheater’s Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pita bread ( or tortilla)3 tablespoons tomato sauce9 slices pepperoni1/4 cup fresh...

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Easy Cheesy Fondue
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Easy Cheesy Fondue

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Canapes with Egg and Anchovy Spread

Ingredients: 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped6 anchovy fillets2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 slices bread, plain or...

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Celery Victor
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Celery Victor

Ingredients: 6 celery hearts or celery1/2 cup wine vinegar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

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Mediterranean Layered Dip
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mediterranean Layered Dip

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup Miracle Whip1 cup chopped tomatoes1...

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Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo pastry1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 large leeks,...

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Deep-Fried Garlic Cloves and Green Olives
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Deep-Fried Garlic Cloves and Green Olives

Ingredients: 36 large garlic cloves, peeled1 cup pitted green olives, like Manzanilla or picholine1...

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Parmesan and Red Onion Hors D'oeuvres
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Parmesan and Red Onion Hors D’oeuvres

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely minced red onions1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions: Mix...

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Glass Noodles With Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Glass Noodles With Crab

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) packages thin rice noodles ( mung bean thread)2 tablespoons neutral...

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Shrimp Marinade
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Marinade

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons soy sauce2 lemons, juice...

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Irish Potato Scones
AppetizersQuick breadsScones

Irish Potato Scones

Ingredients: 2 cups boiled mashed potatoes2/3 cup flour3 tablespoons melted bacon fat (NOT margarine)...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pan Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 1 pint medium oysters, defrosted and drained1/2 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons dried,...

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Lavender Cream Cheese for Bagels
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Lavender Cream Cheese for Bagels

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon herbes de provence1/2 teaspoon lavender flowers ( edible variety from a...

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Julie's Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Julie’s Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs, hard boiled1/2 cup mayonnaise ( not Miracle Whip)2 tablespoons dried...

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