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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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Diabetic
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Diabetic, Low-Fat Jalapeno Pepper Spread

Ingredients: 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened1/4 cup jalapeno jelly Directions: In small bowl,...

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Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, Hellman’s1 (4 ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Marinated Chilli Olives
AppetizersSouth west pacificVegetables

Marinated Chilli Olives

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds125 g black olives125 g green olives1 clove garlic1 grated...

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Sally's Birthday Salmon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Sally’s Birthday Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lebanese cucumbers2 cups water1/2 cup white wine1 tablespoon lime zest2 sprigs dill,...

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5-Layer Seafood Appetizer
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

5-Layer Seafood Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese2 teaspoons horseradish1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons light...

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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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Tandoori Aloo
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Tandoori Aloo

Ingredients: 1 cup baby potatoes1 tablespoon cream1/4 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves ( kasuri methi)1...

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AppetizersChickenMain dish

Cam’s Favorite Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Roulade of Prosciutto, Figs, Stilton and Goat Cheeses with Port

Ingredients: 4 ounces dried figs, halved2 1/2 cups port wine1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese1/3...

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Grilled Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 30 cooked shrimp1/2 cup melted butter3/4 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon bacon grease1 tablespoon...

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Tuna Salad or Spread
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Tuna Salad or Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces canned tuna in water, drained1 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup...

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Baked salmon Balls
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked salmon Balls

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans salmon1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup diced green onions1 tablespoon...

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Meatballs in Cheese Pastry
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs in Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 pinch cayenne pepper100 g butter1 1/4 cups cheese, grated (...

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Brown Sugar Bacon Twists
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Brown Sugar Bacon Twists

Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar or 10 packets Splenda sugar substitute1 teaspoon mustard...

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Amazing White Trash Puff Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages hormel sliced pepperoni ( or any brand)1 (8 ounce)...

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Honey Roasted Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Honey Roasted Pecans

Ingredients: 2 cups pecan halves, shelled1/4 cup honey Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees....

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Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Spinach
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil6 large mushroom caps1/2 cup spinach, cooked mushroom stems,finely chopped2...

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Refried Bean Dip
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Refried Bean Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cream cheese ( flat pkg)1 (14 ounce) cans refried beans1...

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favorite crab poppers
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

favorite crab poppers

Ingredients: 10 jalapeno peppers ( sliced in half and seeds and veins removed)1 can...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheesy Asparagus And Ham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flour2 cups milk1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon...

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Walnut Chicken Pinwheels
AppetizersCheesePoultry

Walnut Chicken Pinwheels

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved12 -14 leaves fresh spinach1 (6 1/2 ounce)...

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Savory Spiced Nuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Savory Spiced Nuts

Ingredients: 1 large egg whites1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon curry1/2...

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Houston Junior League Candied Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Houston Junior League Candied Pecans

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 large egg whites3 tablespoons Kahlua or...

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Brie With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
AppetizersCheeseRaspberries

Brie With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) brie round1 cup frozen raspberries1/4 cup frozen raspberry concentrate1/4 cup...

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Greg's Great Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Greg’s Great Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped2 cucumbers, peeled & chopped1 medium yellow onions, chopped1...

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AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onions3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup...

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Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 portabella mushrooms, stems removed and reserved for stuffing1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup...

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Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined10 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly...

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Traditional Swedish Pancakes
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Traditional Swedish Pancakes

Ingredients: 3 eggs2 1/2 cups low-fat milk1 1/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter...

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Vegetable Tea Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Vegetable Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 large carrots2 small onions2 green peppers3 dill pickles3 hard-boiled eggs1 jar pimientosbread,...

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Chicken Breast Wellington
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Breast Wellington

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 lbs puff pastry1 lb mushrooms2 cloves...

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Rachael Ray's Thick Cut Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Rachael Ray’s Thick Cut Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: vegetable oil2 large sweet vidalia onions2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk1 cup flour1/2...

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Roasted Nuts With Mace and Cinnamon (Pistachios or Pecans)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Roasted Nuts With Mace and Cinnamon (Pistachios or Pecans)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pistachios, shelled or 2 1/2 cups pecans1 teaspoon ground mace2...

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Chilled cucumber soup
AppetizersAsianSoups & stews

Chilled cucumber soup

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped fine4 cucumbers, peeled seeded and sliced2 1/2 cups yoghurt1...

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Tiny Taco Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Tiny Taco Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning1/2 teaspoon...

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Okonomi Yaki (Veggie Pancakes)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Okonomi Yaki (Veggie Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1/2 small green cabbage, shredded ( apprx 3-4 cups, red, Green or Chinese)1...

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Tomato Croque Monsieur
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato Croque Monsieur

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves2 lbs tomatoes, meaty and ripe, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely...

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Jazzed up Grilled Cheese and Turkey Pita
AppetizersLunch/snacksTurkey

Jazzed up Grilled Cheese and Turkey Pita

Ingredients: 1 pita pockets1/2-1 garlic cloves ( any size)1 tablespoon margarine ( enough to...

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Rosemary Shrimp in Sherry
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Rosemary Shrimp in Sherry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, smashed1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled,...

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Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups couscous1/4 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive...

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Jalapeno Chicken Pita Crisps
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Jalapeno Chicken Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts, cooked and diced12 ounces cream cheese2 jalapenos3 tablespoons chopped onions2...

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Cranberry Rum Brie
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cranberry Rum Brie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup whole berry cranberry...

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Panko Crusted Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Panko Crusted Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup seasoned flour3 large eggs3 tablespoons milk40 large shrimp1 cup panko2 tablespoons...

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Cajun Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled deveined, and be sure they are thawed, if using...

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Mini Pizzas
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce ( or as much as needed)2 slices...

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Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap Fun for the Entire Family!
AppetizersAsianMain dish

Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap Fun for the Entire Family!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons minced...

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No-Crust Broccoli Quiche
< 60 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

No-Crust Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients: 16 ounces broccoli florets, cooked5 eggs, beaten1 (14 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon...

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Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers and Herbs
AppetizersSoups & stewsTomatoes

Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons olive oil5 garlic cloves, pressed10 -12 medium fresh...

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Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 lb crabmeat1/2 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parsley, chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Pizza Nibblers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Nibblers

Ingredients: 4 saltine crackers3 teaspoons pizza sauce1 slice mozzarella cheese, quartered4 slices pepperoni Directions:...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Trail Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup peanuts1 cup raisins1 cup banana chips1 cup dried apricots1 cup corn...

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Snow Peas'n Cream Cheese
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Snow Peas’n Cream Cheese

Ingredients: 24 snow peas, trimmed1 1/4 tablespoons horseradish3 drops Tabasco sauce6 ounces low-fat cream...

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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Avocado and Prawns in Wasabi

Ingredients: 2 avocados, halved,stoned,and skin removed250 g cooked shelled king prawns4 teaspoons light soy...

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Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 3 lbs cream cheese, softened1/2 lb finely shredded cheddar cheese1 (16 ounce) containers...

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Spinach Pie or Spanakopita
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Spinach Pie or Spanakopita

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil12 scallions, sliced2 (10 ounce) packages chopped fresh spinach (...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetable – Stuffed Tomato Bites

Ingredients: 8 -10 plum tomatoes, about 1 lb, total3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons...

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Baked Feta and Bacon Brussels Sprouts
AppetizersLow carbVegetables

Baked Feta and Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts1/3 lb bacon1/4 cup feta (or less) or 1/4...

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Pico De Gallo by Star
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Pico De Gallo by Star

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium tomatoes1 cup fresh cilantro1 limes1 bunch green onions ( including...

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Tapas - Shrimp in Green Mayo
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tapas – Shrimp in Green Mayo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup minced parsley2 teaspoons capers, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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My Escargot
AppetizersMain dishVery low carbs

My Escargot

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach ( stemmed, torn)2 tablespoons butter1 lb snails ( cleaned, drained)1...

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