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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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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Soused Mushrooms

Ingredients: 7 ounces button mushrooms, thoroughly washed and driedextra virgin olive oilcider vinegar, as...

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Thai Carrot Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Thai Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled & shredded8 ounces string beans, trimmed & cut...

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Chunky Guacamole
AppetizersNorth americanSpreads

Chunky Guacamole

Ingredients: 3 standard size avocados1 medium onions, chopped1 large tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons of finely...

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Dove Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Dove Kabobs

Ingredients: 3 dove breasts3 medium onions1 large bell peppersteriyaki saucecherry tomatoesmushrooms Directions: Marinate breasts...

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Edamame With Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSide dishesSoy/tofu

Edamame With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt ( or Kosher salt)1 (1 lb) bag frozen...

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Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese3 tablespoons diced green chilies1 tomatoes,...

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Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas

Ingredients: 2 medium granny smith apples, chopped1 kiwi fruits, sliced and chopped1 cup sliced...

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T G I Friday's Fire Bites
AppetizersLow sat. fatLow sodium

T G I Friday’s Fire Bites

Ingredients: 26 ounces sliced jalapeno peppers ( not pickled, those used for nachos)2 2/3...

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Fried Olives
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Fried Olives

Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...

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Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs large shrimp1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon minced chili, to taste3 tablespoons...

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Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow carbLow sodium

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon garlic powdersalt or pepper25 large mushroom caps8 ounces Philadelphia...

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Wrapped Asparagus - Cheese
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Wrapped Asparagus – Cheese

Ingredients: 20 fresh asparagus spears10 slices cheese ( flexible type like Havarti or Muenster)...

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Hot Ham
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Hot Ham, Chile and Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) round loaf firm bread2 (3 ounce) packages softened cream cheese2...

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Tuna pockets
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna pockets

Ingredients: 2 cans tuna2 picklesonionsmayonnaise, to tastesalt and pepperwhole grain bread ( “or” what...

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AppetizersCrabShrimp

Seafood Hors D’oeuvres

Ingredients: 6 English muffins ( 12 halves)1/2-1 cup butter1 jar Kraft Old English cheese...

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Pumpkin Fritters
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Pumpkin Fritters

Ingredients: 2 lbs pumpkin, coarsely grated1 large onions, chopped ( 1 cup)2 green onions,...

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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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Pesto and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Pesto and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 ounces goat cheese ( adjust amount to suit size of tortilla)3 tablespoons...

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Seven Fruit Salad
AppetizersDessertSalads

Seven Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar2 medium nectarines, thinly sliced1 large...

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Lentil
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Lentil, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils ( I use brown)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 bunch green...

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Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( previously mixed with mayo and anything else...

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Mushroom Kabob Appetizers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mushroom Kabob Appetizers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or 2 tablespoons low-fat sour...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Lemon Pepper Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 -12 large white mushrooms2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives1...

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Spicy Panfried Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Spicy Panfried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs firm ripe tomatoes or 1 1/2 lbs green tomatoes (...

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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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Red-Red Bean Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Red-Red Bean Spread

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers ( see note in instructions)1 (15 ounce) cans kidney...

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Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, patted dry & finely shredded ( I use a food...

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Beef Quesadillas
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Beef Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup refried beans1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies,...

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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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Artichoke and Crab Toasts
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Artichoke and Crab Toasts

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans marinated artichokes, drained2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat or 16...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients: 3 cups sweet potatoes, fries2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic cloves,...

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Elegant Smoked Salmon Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Elegant Smoked Salmon Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon whipped cream2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup...

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Chicken Ranch Pizza
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Ranch Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans prepared pizza crust1/2 cup ranch dressing ( I prefer...

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Smoked Oyster Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Smoked Oyster Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/8 cup milk1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon lemon...

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Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-O Khiyaar)
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-O Khiyaar)

Ingredients: 32 fluid ounces plain yogurt ( Preferrably Caravan or Abali brands, found at...

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Ham and Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Ham and Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons dry onion...

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Crispy Parmesan Tortellinis
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Crispy Parmesan Tortellinis

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ( like Progresso)1/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)1...

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AppetizersBreadsItalian

Most Delicious Garlic Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, thickly sliced or halved lengthwiseolive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3/4...

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Low Cal Veggie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Low Cal Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream...

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Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 medium leeks, white and tender green, coarsely chopped1/2 lb fresh...

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Cocktail Nuts
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Cocktail Nuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 dash hot pepper sauce1...

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Castle Burger Bites
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Castle Burger Bites

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated breadstick dough1 eggs3 tablespoons dried onion flakes2 tablespoons...

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Indian Tuna Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Indian Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 can chunk tuna, drained1/2 celery ribs, diced small1 tablespoon dill pickle relish2...

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 26 large uncooked shrimp ( peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)1/3 cup cornstarch1...

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Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup milk2 eggs1 1/2...

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Cheese Ball Goblin (Paula Deen)
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheese Ball Goblin (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature2 (8 ounce) packages whipped cream...

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Tucson Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Tucson Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 2 small tomatoes, preferably plum,chopped2 -3 tablespoons chopped canned roasted mild green chilies2...

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Apricot Coconut Balls
AppetizersCoconutFruit

Apricot Coconut Balls

Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped2 teaspoons grated lemon zest,...

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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 Fingers
AppetizersCanadianSide dishes

Garlic Fingers

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh garlic, coarsely chopped6 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking...

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Grandiose Gazpacho
AppetizersLemonSoups & stews

Grandiose Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans contadina diced tomatoes with garlic1 small vidalia onions, chopped1...

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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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Wee Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
AppetizersBreadsMeat

Wee Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1 cup milk2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 eggs6 ounces shaved cooked turkey...

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Flybanes ( Muchomorki)
AppetizersGarnishesSalads

Flybanes ( Muchomorki)

Ingredients: 8 hardboiled egg, shelled4 small tomatoes, halved lengthwisesalt and peppermayonnaiselettuce Directions: Cut ends...

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Mongolian Fire Pot
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Mongolian Fire Pot

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, strips1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled,deveined,cut in half...

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Baked Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Baked Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mushrooms1/2 cup butter1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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AppetizersPies and tartsSpreads

Raspberry Brie en Croute

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed8 ounces brie cheese1/4 cup raspberry preserves1/4-1/2 cup...

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Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersLasagnaMain dish

Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles2 1/4 cups milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dried onion flakes2...

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Mexicali Popcorn  D-V-O
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexicali Popcorn D-V-O

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix1 tablespoon chopped dried chives4 quarts popped...

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Orange-Cranberry Compote
AppetizersCitrusSalads

Orange-Cranberry Compote

Ingredients: 6 oranges1 cup dried cranberries ( craisins)2 tablespoons almond syrup (Available in the...

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