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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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Big Sandwich Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Big Sandwich Spread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 cup...

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Chunky Chicken Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chunky Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken4 cups tortilla chips1 1/2 cups shredded taco cheese,...

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French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic

Ingredients: 1 cup dry sherry4 onions, thinly sliced9 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon whole wheat...

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Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Muffins
AppetizersMuffinsQuick breads

Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda5...

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Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps
< 60 minsAppetizersMeat

Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps

Ingredients: 27 small cocktail franks9 slices bacon1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup1 pinch...

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Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes1/2 small onions, quartered1 -2 fresh jalapenos2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1/4...

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Provencal Olive ( Bean ) Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Provencal Olive ( Bean ) Spread

Ingredients: 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans or 2 (15 1/2 ounce)...

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Larb Gai - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
AppetizersAsianThai

Larb Gai – Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, minced in food processor ( do not...

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Herbed Chicken with Boursin Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Herbed Chicken with Boursin Pizza

Ingredients: cornmeal pizza crust or new york-style pizza crust1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon...

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Guacamole Chunky Easy to Please from Penny
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Guacamole Chunky Easy to Please from Penny

Ingredients: 2 avocados2 tablespoons Ro-Tel tomatoes1 tablespoon sour creamsalt and pepper1 tablespoon lime juice...

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Feta ala Stratis ( baked feta )
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta ala Stratis ( baked feta )

Ingredients: 1/2 lb firm feta1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1...

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Barbecue Chex Mix
AppetizersNorth americanPasta

Barbecue Chex Mix

Ingredients: 3 cups Rice Chex3 cups Corn Chex1 1/2 cups pretzel twists1 1/2 cups...

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Spicy Corn Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 carrots, grated1 fresh...

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Roasted Garlic Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Roasted Garlic Spread

Ingredients: 4 heads garlic1/8-1/4 cup olive oilsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced Directions:...

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Avocado Boats
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Avocado Boats

Ingredients: 3 ripe Hass avocadoes1 lemonshot sauce, several drops ( recommended ( Tabasco)extra virgin...

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Pizzeria Uno Pizza Crust (For Bread Machine)
AppetizersBreadsPizza

Pizzeria Uno Pizza Crust (For Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water ( 110-115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Mom's Murdered Crab
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Mom’s Murdered Crab

Ingredients: 1 lb cream cheese ( room temp.)1 cup seafood cocktail sauce18 ounces crabmeat...

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Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic1/2 cup...

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Lemon Grass Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Lemon Grass Chicken

Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, long or 4 short stems2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless...

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Smoked Salmon and Brie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Smoked Salmon and Brie Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, approximately1 lb brie cheese12 ounces smoked salmon1...

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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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Garlic Shrimp with Chilies
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Garlic Shrimp with Chilies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil28 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons coarsely chopped...

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Paradise Crab Dip Wontons
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Paradise Crab Dip Wontons

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans crabmeat, shells removed1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Very Fennel Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Very Fennel Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4...

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Jalapeno Cheese
AppetizersSpreadsVegan

Jalapeno Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked 8 hours and drained2 cups filtered water (...

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Cheesy Bread Round
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Cheesy Bread Round

Ingredients: 1 lb round loaf sourdough bread ( or available size)1 lb sliced monterey...

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Marinated Goat Cheese Rounds With Crostini
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Marinated Goat Cheese Rounds With Crostini

Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh soft fresh goat cheese3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar ( or...

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Renkon Butter
AppetizersFishSeafood

Renkon Butter

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon peanut oil6 slices fresh lotus root, peeled, cut...

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Ham Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Ham Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese ( softened)16 ounces sour cream1 (1 ounce)...

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Mediterranean Spinach Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Mediterranean Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 package feta cheese1 bag spinach2 tablespoons kalamata olive juice1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Spicy Sweet Onion Rings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Sweet Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 medium onions1 cup self rising flour1/3 cup cornbread mix ( I use...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

South of the Border Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons...

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Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette
AppetizersSaladsTropical fruits

Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil4 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar2 tablespoons black olive...

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Smoked Salmon
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese and Mustard Crouton

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey mustard1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped1 1/2...

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MAG's Extra Special Extra Delicious Candied Pecans
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

MAG’s Extra Special Extra Delicious Candied Pecans

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cold water1 egg whites1 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 lb...

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Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds
AppetizersPizzaSandwiches

Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated crusty French bread dough1 cup pizza sauce10...

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So Yummy Tuna Salad Mixture
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

So Yummy Tuna Salad Mixture

Ingredients: 1 can albacore tuna in water ( drained)1 1/2 tablespoons Best Foods Mayonnaise...

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Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)
AppetizersFishMain dish

Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)

Ingredients: 500 g fish ( any white meat fish)5 shallots5 large garlic cloves2 coriander...

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Chinese Buffet Style Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Chinese Buffet Style Crab

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat ( I like flake or chunk style,...

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Chicken Garlic Bites
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Garlic Bites

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces1/2 cup olive oil4...

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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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Cantaloupe Salad (Insalata Di Melone)
AppetizersMelonsSalads

Cantaloupe Salad (Insalata Di Melone)

Ingredients: 0.5 (3 lb) cantaloupe, seeds removedsalt and pepper2 teaspoons fruity extra virgin olive...

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Tequila-Chili Spiked Vegetables
AppetizersTex MexVegetables

Tequila-Chili Spiked Vegetables

Ingredients: 24 radishes1 lb jicama8 carrots4 teaspoons fresh lime juice4 teaspoons tequila1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs1 eggs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1...

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Shrimp And Mushrooms
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp And Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped celery ( , can use less)8 ounces shrimp,...

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Lions' Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Lions’ Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb ground round1/3 cup chopped green...

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Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Onion Dip
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Onion Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup diced sweet onions ( you can also use red onions)1 cup...

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Green Beans Bolognese
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Green Beans Bolognese

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 onions, thinly sliced1 lb green beans,...

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Bubba's Baked Onions I I
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Bubba’s Baked Onions I I

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions1 beef bouillon cubesbutter or margarine Directions: Peel Vidalia and...

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Baked Herbed Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Baked Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1/2...

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Garlic Bologna
AppetizersBeefMeat

Garlic Bologna

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 tablespoons tender quick1 tablespoon liquid smoke1/8 teaspoon garlic...

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Avocado With Spicy Crabmeat
AppetizersCrabTropical fruits

Avocado With Spicy Crabmeat

Ingredients: 1 (170 g) cans crabmeat, drained1 green onions, end trimmed and finely chopped1...

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AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 small chuck roast, cooked and shredded ( or similiar cut of meat)1/2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Poached Seafood in Lime Coconut Dressing
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Poached Seafood in Lime Coconut Dressing

Ingredients: 400 g mixed fresh seafood ( prawns, scallops, fish)500 ml chicken stock (...

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Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened12 large flour tortillas1/2 jar pickled jalapeno chilies, diced...

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Heavenly Chocolate Espresso Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Heavenly Chocolate Espresso Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon instant espresso powder,...

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Buffalo-Style Chicken Nachos Recipe
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Buffalo-Style Chicken Nachos Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1/3 cup hot sauce ( I use Franks Hot...

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Vegetarian Pizza Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetarian Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded1/3...

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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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