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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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Trader Vic's Crab Rangoon
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Trader Vic’s Crab Rangoon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and chopped1/2 lb cream cheese, room temperature1/2 teaspoon...

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Homemade Peanut Butter
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Place peanuts and salt...

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Sushi Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Sushi Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup sushi rice ( uncooked)1 red peppers1 yellow peppers1 orange bell peppers1...

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Steak Buddies
AppetizersBeefCheese

Steak Buddies

Ingredients: 1 large minute steakscheddar cheese ( 1″ x 1″ x 3″ stick) Directions:...

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Andy's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Andy’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter, room temperature2 cloves garlic, minced1 loaf French breadparsley flakesaluminum foil...

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Salmon Patties Made Simple-Ly-Delicious!
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Salmon Patties Made Simple-Ly-Delicious!

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans pink salmon1 eggs1/4 cup onions, diced25 saltine crackers, crushed2...

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Individual Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Individual Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 can biscuits ( 10 count)1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or...

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Best Hot Wings
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Best Hot Wings

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup butter (...

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Quick Vegetarian Wontons
AppetizersAsianVegan

Quick Vegetarian Wontons

Ingredients: 1 cup coleslaw mix1 inch fresh ginger, grated1 clove garlic, mashed1 tablespoon soy...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mirj’s Hummous Variation

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas1 lemons, zested and juiced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black...

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Curry Deviled Eggs With Cilantro
AppetizersBeansEggs

Curry Deviled Eggs With Cilantro

Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled ( large)3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon mustard1/2...

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Fried Breaded Veggies
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Fried Breaded Veggies

Ingredients: 2 cups flour ( optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of flour and cornmeal)1...

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Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro5 small jalapeno chiles or 5 small serrano...

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Italian Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Italian Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, about 164 -6 cups peanut oilsea salt,...

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Ultimate Cheese Spread
AppetizersSaucesSpreads

Ultimate Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese ( green onion and chive works well, as does...

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Vanilla Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Vanilla Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon minced onions1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Apple Sausage Appetizers
AppetizersApplesFruit

Apple Sausage Appetizers

Ingredients: 2 (23 ounce) jars unsweetened chunky applesauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 lbs fully...

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Al's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Al’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3/4 teaspoon...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Apple Brickle Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1...

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Balsamic Roasted Pears With Pepper and Honey
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Balsamic Roasted Pears With Pepper and Honey

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 firm-ripe pears, halved lengthwise and cored3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar4...

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Tiropita (Greek Savoury Cheese Pie)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tiropita (Greek Savoury Cheese Pie)

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen phyllo dough6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup flour1/3 cup milk6...

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Fajita Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fajita Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb chicken breasts, marinatedchopped garlic ( in...

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Salsa Wraps Stolen from Sharon
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Salsa Wraps Stolen from Sharon

Ingredients: 6 -8 large tortillas16 ounces soften cream cheese1 cup prepared salsa1 cup shredded...

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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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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Chinese Pork Slices
AppetizersPorkPork loins

Chinese Pork Slices

Ingredients: 1/3 cup soya sauce1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce1 1/2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients: 3 quarts watersalt4 lbs fresh peas, shelled ( 4 cups shelled)1/4 cup extra...

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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Basic Boiled Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 bay leaves20 peppercorns12 whole cloves1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon...

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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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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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Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa

Ingredients: 32 large raw shrimp, shelled but with tails on1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut...

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Pureed Cranberry Soup
AppetizersFruitSoups & stews

Pureed Cranberry Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups cranberries, rinsed and stemmed ( fresh or frozen)5 cups cherry juice...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 dash white pepper (optional)1 tablespoon...

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Party Potato Appetizers
AppetizersEggs/dairyPotatoes

Party Potato Appetizers

Ingredients: 12 small new potatoes1/2 cup sour cream Directions: Heat 1 inch water to...

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AppetizersBar cookiesCookies and brownies

Lemon Curd Squares

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking...

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Crostini with Honey and Gorgonzola
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Crostini with Honey and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 1 French baguettesolive oilhoney1 1/2 cups gorgonzola, grated Directions: Slice the baguette about...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Turkey Pastrami Roll

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry1/2 lb sliced turkey breast1/2 lb sliced pastrami6 ounces Dijonnaise mustard...

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Spinach Parmesan Balls
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Spinach Parmesan Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed5 eggs1 large onions, minced10 tablespoons margarine, melted1...

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Fish Kebabs With Red Bell Pepper
AppetizersFishLime

Fish Kebabs With Red Bell Pepper

Ingredients: 600 g white fish fillets, cut into medium size pieces2 1/2 tablespoons lime...

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Super Bowl Mini Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Super Bowl Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen bread dough1 (15 ounce) jars pasta sauce1 1/2...

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Pesto
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Pesto, Salmon and Olive Cream Cheese Torta

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature1 cup butter, room temperature6 ounces...

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Pillow Dogs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pillow Dogs

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) beef cocktail franks1 (16 ounce) containers buttermilk biscuits1 cup sharp...

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Parsnip Chips
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Parsnip Chips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled2 quarts peanut oilsalt Directions: Cut parsnips lengthwise into...

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Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados

Ingredients: 1 large tomatoes, roasted,peeled and chopped1 small onions, chopped fine1 clove garlic, minced1...

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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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AppetizersCheeseEggs

Baked Brie in Bread

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup room temp butter1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese8 ounces...

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Cold Cucumber Soup
AppetizersLimeSoups & stews

Cold Cucumber Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium vidalia onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil3 cucumbers, peeled,diced2...

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Salmon Quesadillas
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans salmon, drained,...

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Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles

Ingredients: 6 (1/4 lb) poblano chiles, roasted and peeledvinegar1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4...

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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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Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 cups heavy cream2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temp8 ounces crushed pineapple,...

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Sanbusa Turnovers
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Sanbusa Turnovers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter3/4 cup oil5 cups white flour2 teaspoons salt1/2-3/4 cup cold water1...

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Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna

Ingredients: lettuce leaves1 apples1 stalk celery, thinly sliced1 (3 1/4 ounce) cans Starkist tuna,...

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Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...

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Polenta Mini Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Polenta Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 8 ounces prepared polenta ( in a chub or tube)6 tablespoons pasta sauce6...

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Thai Tapioca Soup
AppetizersCrabSoups & stews

Thai Tapioca Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups pork stock1/2 cup ground pork1 tablespoon...

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Aunt Abbie's Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Aunt Abbie’s Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs1 (8 ounce) jars kraft tartar sauce2 -3 teaspoons prepared mustard3...

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Bresaola Al Carpaccio
AppetizersItalianLunch/snacks

Bresaola Al Carpaccio

Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...

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