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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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Your Basic S'mores
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

Your Basic S’mores

Ingredients: 1 large marshmallows2 graham crackers3 chocolate squares Directions: Toast one marshmallow until a...

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Enchilada Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Enchilada Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups cornbread, crumbled1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2...

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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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Italian Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Italian Potato Skins

Ingredients: 12 medium baking potatoes1/2 cup margarine, melted1 lb Italian sausage1 (12 ounce) cans...

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Hot Dates
AppetizersPitted fruitsTropical fruits

Hot Dates

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages pitted dates1 (15 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained1 (12...

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Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pepper and Mango Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 red bell peppers, chopped1/4 green bell peppers, chopped1/4 yellow...

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Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 16 -18 large mushroom caps1 cup shredded swiss cheese6 -8 slices bacon1/2 cup...

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Socrates Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Socrates Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp ( peeled, deviened)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Greek Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Greek Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned large shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon course sea salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad

Ingredients: 6 pieces salmon3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce6 teaspoons oyster saucefresh ground...

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Little Reuben Dips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Little Reuben Dips

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits1 cup finely chopped deli corned beef1...

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Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce
AppetizersMeatPork

Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork3 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sesame...

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Turbinado Crusted Berries
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Turbinado Crusted Berries

Ingredients: 8 long-stemmed strawberries1 egg whites, lightly beaten1/2 cup turbinado sugar2 tablespoons sour cream2...

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Lychee Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Lychee Salsa

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or canned lychees, pitted,peeled & diced1/4 cup diced red bell...

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Ranch Crackers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ranch Crackers

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes oyster crackers1 cup oil1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing...

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No Cook No Class Shrimp Dip
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

No Cook No Class Shrimp Dip

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans shrimp, chopped1 can water chestnuts, chopped ( whatever the...

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Traditional Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled halved lengthwise1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat okay1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2...

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Tomato-Basil Squares
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tomato-Basil Squares

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup...

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Bowl of Berries
AppetizersBlueberriesDessert

Bowl of Berries

Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries, Hulled About 3 1/4 cups1 pint blueberries, about 3 Cups1/2...

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Rock 'n' Rollers
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Rock ‘n’ Rollers

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas ( 6-inch)4 ounces cream cheese1/3 cup peach preserves1 cup cheddar...

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Cool Veggie Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Cool Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Tom's Penne alla Vodka
AppetizersMain dishPenne

Tom’s Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried penne pasta4 tablespoons butter1/4 lb prosciutto di Parma, diced1 ounce...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Slices
AppetizersLow proteinLow sodium

Roasted Sweet Potato Slices

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter, melted3/4 lb sweet potatoes, left unpeeled and...

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Red and Yellow Tomato Salad with Basil
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Red and Yellow Tomato Salad with Basil, Olives and Onions

Ingredients: 6 cups tomatoes, cut into wedges ( about 3 pounds)2 cups yellow cherry...

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Reuben Dip
AppetizersBeefMeat

Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sour cream1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese1/2...

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German Potato Pancakes
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes1 small onions3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 eggs1 pinch baking powdersaltpepperoil Directions:...

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AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

East Coast Crab Appetizers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cheese spread3/4 cup butter1 lb crabmeat, shredded1 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms,...

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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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Artichoke and Crab Toasts
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Artichoke and Crab Toasts

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans marinated artichokes, drained2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat or 16...

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Parmesan Potato Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Parmesan Potato Bites

Ingredients: 12 small round red potatoes, about a pound1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil3/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Crab Spread for Crackers (Non-Dairy)

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, picked over1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced3 -4 tablespoons...

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Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)

Ingredients: 15 medium beets, with their greens ( or more)best quality extra virgin olive...

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Roasted Potato Peels
AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Roasted Potato Peels

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, peelings from about 4 baked potatoes, with a little potato...

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Corn Oysters
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Corn Oysters

Ingredients: 1 cup corn ( either fresh off the cob or canned whole kernel,...

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Easy Chicken Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 1 full boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil1/2 package taco seasoning mix1 bag...

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Chorizo
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chorizo, Crabmeat Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts2 ounces chorizo sausage, diced1 small onions, diced1/2 cup diced...

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Ham and Chicken Rolls
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Ham and Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts2 slices ham ( large slice)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder1...

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Smoked Salmon Ricotta Truffles
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Ricotta Truffles

Ingredients: 250 g mascarpone cheese1/4 cup ricotta cheese1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped1/4 cup...

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Dill Oyster Crackers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Dill Oyster Crackers

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) packages oyster crackers2 tablespoons dill weed1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Armenian Cheese Rolls
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Armenian Cheese Rolls

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces feta cheese1/2 bunch cilantro ( or to taste)1/2...

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Mexican Cold Cucumber Cilantro soup
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Mexican Cold Cucumber Cilantro soup

Ingredients: 1 lb cucumbers, peeled,seeded and cut into chunks1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken...

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Fresh Tomato Tart
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Fresh Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 1 rolled refrigerated unbaked pie shells1 cup shredded gruyere or 1 cup swiss...

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AppetizersDessertPies and tarts

Creamy Fruit Cups

Ingredients: 24 wonton wrappers1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (or any combination of berries to...

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Easy French Onion Soup
< 60 minsAppetizersSoups & stews

Easy French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine ( 1 stick)4 large onions, sliced,separated into rings ( use...

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Baked Polenta Fries
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Baked Polenta Fries

Ingredients: 2 (18 ounce) tubes plain polenta3 tablespoons olive oilcoarse saltpepper1 teaspoon dried Italian...

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AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1...

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Spicy Beef Skewers
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Spicy Beef Skewers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions4 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon dried...

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Rice Slice With Turkey and Asparagus
AppetizersLunch/snacksTurkey

Rice Slice With Turkey and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 (375 g) packages Rice-A-Roni ( or use leftover cheese risotto or similar)1...

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AmericanAppetizersEggs/dairy

Appetizer Cream Cheese Pinwheels, Yummy!

Ingredients: 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream1 cup grated cheese (...

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Crispy Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Crispy Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast tenders2 eggs1/4 cup milksalt and pepper1 1/2 cups Italian...

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Low Carb Tuna Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Low Carb Tuna Muffins

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained well2 eggs1/4 cup celery, chopped fine2 tablespoons...

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Horseradish Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsEggs/dairy

Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons horseradish1 tablespoon fresh dill weedsalt Directions: Blend all...

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Kadju Badun ( Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Kadju Badun ( Sri Lankan Deviled Cashews)

Ingredients: 8 ounces cashews 3/4 teaspoon paprika ( I like to use the hot...

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South of the Border Dip
AppetizersGluten FreeNorth american

South of the Border Dip

Ingredients: 1 packet lipton 7 vegetable soup mix2 cups sour cream1/2 cup salsa (...

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Lower-Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow calorieLow sodium

Lower-Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 dozen mushroom caps2 -3 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese2 -3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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Prawn (Shrimp) Cocktail
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Prawn (Shrimp) Cocktail

Ingredients: 16 medium prawns, shelled, deveined and cooked ( shrimp)1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup...

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Onion-Cheese Squares
AppetizersCheeseOnions

Onion-Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 3 cups onions, chopped1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine3 cups milk, scalded4...

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AppetizersBeefMeat

Deviled Grilled Short Ribs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard3 tablespoons horseradish3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 -3 lbs short...

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Heidelberg Wurstsalat
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Heidelberg Wurstsalat

Ingredients: 2 lbs german bologna1 lb swiss cheese5 medium tomatoes2 medium dill pickles1 large...

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Reuben Egg Roll Wraps With Dipping Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Reuben Egg Roll Wraps With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds ( or to taste)1/2...

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