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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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Potato Cheese Croquettes With a  Chipotle Sauce
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Cheese Croquettes With a Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb cool leftover mashed potatoes1 eggs, beaten3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1...

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Cream Cheese Pepper Wrap
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cream Cheese Pepper Wrap

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers of soft philadelphia jalapeno flavored cream cheese ( chopped)3...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Hot Fried Non-Nudist Peanuts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb non-nudist peanuts ( you know, the kind with their clothes still...

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Fried Mozzarella Cheese With Marinara
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Fried Mozzarella Cheese With Marinara

Ingredients: 1 lb mozzarella cheese1/2 cup flour3 large eggs1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2...

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Country Ham Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksMeat

Country Ham Bites

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick3/4 cup milk2 country ham slices, cut into small pieces1 cup...

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Yummy-Scrummy Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Yummy-Scrummy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon apple cider...

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Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 ripe tomatoes, diced1/2 red onions, diced1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, diced2 tablespoons extra...

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Shaye's Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Shaye’s Bruschetta

Ingredients: 3 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and diced smallsalt & pepper2 basil leaves, cut...

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AmericanAppetizersLunch/snacks

Daddy’s Kettle Corn

Ingredients: 2/3 cup popcorn1/4 cup cooking oil1/4 cup sugarsalt Directions: Heat Oil over medium...

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Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes

Ingredients: 16 fresh scallops2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill seedssalt and...

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Spinach Quiche Tarts
< 60 minsAppetizersVegetables

Spinach Quiche Tarts

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie2 tablespoons butter1 box frozen spinach, thawed and drained...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Sauerkraut Balls

Ingredients: 8 ounces sausage, crumbled1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut (...

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Parmesan Oven Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons...

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Benihana Fried Rice
AppetizersSide dishesWhite rice

Benihana Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, uncooked5 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped2/3 cup...

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AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab and Corn Cakes topped with Guacamole

Ingredients: 1 ear corn, trimmed1 (170 g) cans crab, drained1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon...

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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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Marinated Baby Mozzarella
AppetizersEggs/dairySouth west pacific

Marinated Baby Mozzarella

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed1/4 cup basil leaves, tightly...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke
AppetizersCasserolesMain dish

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke

Ingredients: 2 medium yellow squash ( or Zukes if you prefer)1 onions, diced2 garlic...

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AppetizersBeefChicken

Sang Choy Baw (Lettuce Rolls)

Ingredients: 1/2 kg ground chicken ( check options)1 (8 ounce) cans chestnuts1 (8 ounce)...

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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 tablespoon mayonnaise, plus1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Garlic Steamed Clams

Ingredients: 3 dozen hard shelled clams, well scrubbed1 tablespoon cornmeal2 tablespoons olive oil8 cloves...

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Artichoke Cheesecake
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Artichoke Cheesecake

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed3 ounces marinated artichoke hearts3...

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The Perfect Smoky Baba Ghanouj
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

The Perfect Smoky Baba Ghanouj, served in roasted red bell peppers

Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants6 tablespoons tahini ( sesame paste)3 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup chopped...

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Never Fail Tuna Patties (Salmon Works Too)
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Never Fail Tuna Patties (Salmon Works Too)

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( water packed)2 medium size eggs2 tablespoons lime...

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Zhong Dumplings - Zhong Sui Jiao
AppetizersMain dishPork

Zhong Dumplings – Zhong Sui Jiao

Ingredients: circular dumpling wrappers60 g piece fresh ginger, unpeeled1 eggs1 tablespoon shaoxing wine3/4 teaspoon...

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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients: 1 lb roll pork sausage ( hot or mild)1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard  ( Pollo Rebozado)
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard ( Pollo Rebozado)

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cut in to bite sized pieces3 eggsflour, sufficient to coat...

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Larb Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Larb Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil2 lbs ground chicken1 stalk lemongrass1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Mexican Cheese Squares
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Mexican Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, well-drained1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2...

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Geoff's Caprese Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Geoff’s Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ( cherry size)4 ounces roasted peppers ( chopped)1 lb...

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Peanut Dipping Sauce With a Kick
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Peanut Dipping Sauce With a Kick

Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter1/4 cup hot water1/3 cup coconut milk ( I...

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Puff Brie
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Puff Brie

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry ( not phillo dough)1 brie round1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon...

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Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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Baked Onion Rings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon...

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Eagles Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Patriots Prosciutto
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Eagles Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Patriots Prosciutto

Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on ( size U10)6 slices...

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Cheese Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Cheese Fries

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) packages frozen steak-style French fries1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Tandoori Masala Gobhi(Tandoori Masala in Yoghurt Cauliflower)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tandoori Masala Gobhi(Tandoori Masala in Yoghurt Cauliflower)

Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower floretsoil, as required1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 inch ginger, peeled and...

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AppetizersFishLunch/snacks

Sushi Rolls

Ingredients: 3 cups japanese-style cooked rice3/4 cup rice vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon saltroasted nori...

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Simple yet       Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Simple yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels

Ingredients: 32 dried apricots4 ounces finely ground cashews2 ounces raisins1/4 cup white wine1 lemons,...

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets1/2 lb fresh cauliflower florets2 cups boiling water2 large...

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Lynn's Killer Clams Casino
AppetizersLow calorieSeafood

Lynn’s Killer Clams Casino

Ingredients: 18 top neck clams ( a little larger than little necks, but still...

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Guacamole Pronto!
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Guacamole Pronto!

Ingredients: 1 avocados1/4 cup picante sauce ( we use Pace medium)salt and pepper Directions:...

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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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Margarita Guacamole
< 15 minsAppetizersVegetarian

Margarita Guacamole

Ingredients: 3 avocados, peeled and chopped3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon tequila1 tablespoon orange liqueur6...

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Easy Home style Potato Wedges with Herbs
AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Easy Home style Potato Wedges with Herbs

Ingredients: 6 -8 potatoes1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary1 tablespoon thyme2 tablespoons parsley4 tablespoons of melted...

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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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Fried Brie With Cranberry Sauce
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Fried Brie With Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1 lb brie cheese ( not over-ripe)1 eggs, lightly beaten1...

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Jan's Monte Cristo Crescents
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Jan’s Monte Cristo Crescents

Ingredients: 6 slices deli turkey3 teaspoons prepared mustard6 slices provolone cheese1 1/2 tablespoons strawberry...

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Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns

Ingredients: 12 tablespoons herbed goat cheese or 12 tablespoons other soft cheese12 large prawns,...

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Pizza Popcorn
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Popcorn

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons oleo1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 clove...

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Fruit Kabobs
AppetizersDessertPineapple

Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/8 melon, sliced1/4 cup strawberries, sliced1/4 cup pineapple, sliced1/4 apples, sliced1/4 bananas, sliced...

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Tex Mex Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Tex Mex Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled1 tablespoon diced green onions1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1 small...

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Balsamic Onion Tartlets
AppetizersEggs/dairyOnions

Balsamic Onion Tartlets

Ingredients: 15 miniature phyllo cups ( 1 package found in the freezer section of...

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AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Perfect Deep-Fry Batter

Ingredients: 3 eggs1 cup self-rising flourwater, to thin4 cups highly seasoned flour ( for...

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Grilled Tomato Marinade
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Grilled Tomato Marinade

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon shallots, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves1 cup olive oil,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksTex Mex

Appetizer Cheese Tart

Ingredients: 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese1/2 cup roasted...

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AppetizersFishSpreads

Omega Spread

Ingredients: 1 (125 g) cans sardines, packed in water,salad oil or olive oil,drained1 tablespoon...

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