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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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Almond Chicken Appetizers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Almond Chicken Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubesvegetable oil,...

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Chickpea Tuna Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Chickpea Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( drained very well)1/4 cup chickpeas ( drained)1/4...

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Mozzarella Milananese (Fried Mozzarella Cheese)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mozzarella Milananese (Fried Mozzarella Cheese)

Ingredients: 1 lb mozzarella cheese ( round package)2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup flour1 cup seasoned...

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Pizza Bread Rollups
AppetizersBreadsKid Friendly

Pizza Bread Rollups

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages sliced turkey pepperoni1 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated pizza...

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Halloumi and Eggplant (Aubergine) Stack
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Halloumi and Eggplant (Aubergine) Stack

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, sliced into about 8 to 10 pieces8 slices halloumi cheeseflourolive oil3...

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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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Crispy Garlic Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Crispy Garlic Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 large russet potatoes ( about 12 oz. each)1 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Avocado Fries With Habanero Ketchup
AppetizersFruitTropical fruits

Avocado Fries With Habanero Ketchup

Ingredients: 1 quart oil ( for frying)2 avocados, just beginning to ripen1 cup flour1...

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Pan Bagnat
AppetizersFrenchLunch/snacks

Pan Bagnat

Ingredients: 1 long baguette1 clove garlic, pressed1/4 cup olive oil ( extra-virgin is best)1...

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AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Cheryl’s own mushroom caps

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream1 package cream cheese ( softened)1/2 teaspoon oregano2 dashes Tabasco...

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Lime Party Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Lime Party Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 lb marshmallows ( about 16)1 cup milk1 package lime gelatin2 (3 ounce)...

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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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Beer Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Beer Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans of your favorite beer1 (6 ounce) cans spicy hot...

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Quick Pepperoni Rolls
AppetizersBreadsSandwiches

Quick Pepperoni Rolls

Ingredients: 12 Pepperidge Farm dinner rolls ( Semi Hard)18 slices pepperoni6 slices provolone cheese...

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Cat's Chicken and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastSide dishes

Cat’s Chicken and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked5 ounces shrimp, cooked1/4 cup scallions1 head iceberg lettuce2...

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Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseShrimp

Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce ( Nalley’s brand...

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Roasted Baby Artichokes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 8 baby artichokesolive oilsaltpepperfresh squeezed lemon juice Directions: Cut off the top quarter...

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Grilled Figs With Thyme  Honey and Gorgonzola Toasts
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Grilled Figs With Thyme Honey and Gorgonzola Toasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mild or medium-strength honey, such as clover6 sprigs fresh thyme (...

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Irish Croquettes :  Corned Beef and Potato
AppetizersBeefSide dishes

Irish Croquettes : Corned Beef and Potato

Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes, left overs are fine seasoned withsalt, to taste,andpepper, to...

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Holiday Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Holiday Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese8 ounces blue cheese2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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AppetizersBreadsBreakfast

Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package sausage ( I like Jimmy Deans Hot)1 (16 ounce)...

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Easy Delicious Tuna Spread (non-dairy)
AppetizersSide dishesTuna

Easy Delicious Tuna Spread (non-dairy)

Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped roughly1 (185 g) cans sandwich tuna, drained1/2 small onions,...

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Walnut-Crusted Salmon Bites With Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Walnut-Crusted Salmon Bites With Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup apricot jam2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine...

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Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons fresh parsley, mincedsaltwhite pepper, to taste6 tablespoons olive...

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AppetizersOne Dish mealSpreads

Radish Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1/2 cup butter (softened) or 1/2 cup margarine...

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Zucchini Parmesan Custards with Sauteed Vegetable Dice
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Zucchini Parmesan Custards with Sauteed Vegetable Dice

Ingredients: 2 -3 small zucchini1 tablespoon sweet butter1 tablespoon grated onions1 1/2 cups milk1/2...

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Black and Tan Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Black and Tan Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions ( i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.)2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped...

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Chipped Beef Dip
AppetizersEggs/dairyLow carb

Chipped Beef Dip

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars chipped beef,...

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Feta Cheese in Olive Oil
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Cheese in Olive Oil

Ingredients: 14 ounces feta cheese3 green onions3 cloves garlic1 teaspoon mixed herbs ( i.e...

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Crab Stuffed Snow Peas
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Stuffed Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon lemon juice6 ounces crabmeat (...

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Herb-Baked Polenta With Parmesan
AppetizersLow proteinPasta

Herb-Baked Polenta With Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 medium onions4 cups water1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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No-Fuss Taquitos
AppetizersBeefMain dish

No-Fuss Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans libby’s roast beef in gravy or 1 lb leftover...

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Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup tomato sauce2...

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Asian Beef Skewers - 3 Points
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Asian Beef Skewers – 3 Points

Ingredients: 3 scallions, sliced2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated peeled1...

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Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...

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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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Steamed Yam Cake
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Steamed Yam Cake

Ingredients: 170 g rice flour30 g wheat starch350 g yams, diced into cubes50 g...

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Marianne's Marinated Vegetables
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Marianne’s Marinated Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped3/4 cup carrots, sliced diagonally1 cup celery, sliced...

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Bank Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Bank Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1...

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Beef and Sun-Dried Tomato Roll-ups
AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef and Sun-Dried Tomato Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked roast beef ( from deli)1/2 cup light cream...

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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Drunken Shrimp a La Greque

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons ouzo1 tablespoon brown sugar2 garlic...

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Kubbeh Bamya
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Kubbeh Bamya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 kg ground beef2 large onions, chopped1 kg semolina1 kg okra2...

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Bacon Cheese Strips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Cheese Strips

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise ( no subs please)1 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon...

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Cucumber Open Faced Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Cucumber Open Faced Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin ( seedless are great)8 ounces cream cheese,...

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Onion Tartlets a La Monica
AppetizersGrainsOnions

Onion Tartlets a La Monica

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Pork Wontons

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained8 ounces pork loin ( with fatback or...

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Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Wrapped Onion Appetizers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Wrapped Onion Appetizers

Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages deli roast beef, very thinly sliced ( Carl...

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Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2...

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Chicken Fajita Nachos Supreme
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Fajita Nachos Supreme

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages fajita seasoning mix1/3...

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Sweet Chili Oysters
AppetizersShellfishSide dishes

Sweet Chili Oysters

Ingredients: 12 oysters, shucked, with lower half of shell retained12 tablespoons tasty cheese, grated12...

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Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: romaine lettuce leaves ( cut in half horizontally)2 tablespoons peanut oil5 crushed garlic...

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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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Ultimate Pepper Poppers
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Ultimate Pepper Poppers

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( 4oz.)1...

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Gourmet Garlic Loaf - Over the Top Garlic Bread!
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Gourmet Garlic Loaf – Over the Top Garlic Bread!

Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread1/2 cup butter6 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons sesame seeds1...

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Deep Fried Beef Rolls (Martabak Telur)
AppetizersBeefMeat

Deep Fried Beef Rolls (Martabak Telur)

Ingredients: 50 spring roll wrappers ( I used frozen)1/2 lb ground beef5 large eggs5...

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Grilled French Bread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Grilled French Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley1 clove garlic,...

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Cocktail Sausages and Meatballs
AppetizersBeefPork

Cocktail Sausages and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup currant jelly1/4 cup dry red wine1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemons, rind...

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Buffalo Meatballs
AppetizersMain dishMeat

Buffalo Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground buffalo meat2 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or...

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