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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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Cheddar Nut Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheddar Nut Spread

Ingredients: 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese, grated1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup green...

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Thai-Style Broccoli With Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Thai-Style Broccoli With Garlic

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce2 teaspoons sugar1 lb broccoli florets2 tablespoons oil4 garlic cloves,...

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Parmesan Cheese Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVery low carbs

Parmesan Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup sour cream1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup...

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Taro Chips (like Potato Chips)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Taro Chips (like Potato Chips)

Ingredients: 2 -3 taro root, about 2 inches in diameter.3 -4 cups vegetable oil,...

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Fool Nabed - Fava Bean Soup (Egyptian)
AppetizersBeansSoups & stews

Fool Nabed – Fava Bean Soup (Egyptian)

Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans ( or 4 cups canned fava or broad...

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Tarator - Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup
AppetizersEggs/dairySoups & stews

Tarator – Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers ( about 500 g or 1 lb)500 g plain yogurt (...

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Texas Cowboy Caviar
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Texas Cowboy Caviar

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 (16 ounce) cans white...

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Pizza Pinwheels  - P
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Pinwheels – P

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/3 cup...

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Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh button mushrooms, medium sized1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup finely...

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White pizza with shellfish
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

White pizza with shellfish

Ingredients: 1 large ready-made pizza dough, such as boboli1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tato Boats

Ingredients: 10 medium potatoes4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and cubed1 (12 ounce) packages...

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Maurice Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Maurice Salad

Ingredients: 14 ounces ham, cut into strips14 ounces cooked turkey breast, cut into strips14...

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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Poi Maoli (taro Poi)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs cooked taro root2 1/2 cups water Directions: Peel the cooked...

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Hot Crab Spread Appetizer
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Hot Crab Spread Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon milk ( whole or skim)2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2-2...

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Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic2/3 cup olive oil2 lbs cherry tomatoes1 loaf focaccia...

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Lo-bak Go - Chinese Radish Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksRice

Lo-bak Go – Chinese Radish Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried shrimp5 dried shiitake mushrooms2 cups boiling water3 lbs Chinese radishes...

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Easy Party Turnovers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Party Turnovers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix1 cup shredded...

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Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball With Pecans
AmericanAppetizersSpreads

Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball With Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained1 (1/2 ounce) package ranch dressing mix2...

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wrapped date appetizers
AppetizersLow proteinVery low carbs

wrapped date appetizers

Ingredients: pitted dates, as many as you likesame amount almonds1/2 piece bacon, for each...

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Shrimp and Rice Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Shrimp and Rice Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice1 tablespoon butter ( If subbing margarine, not tub or...

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Delicious Garlicky Garlic Butter
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Delicious Garlicky Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce2...

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AppetizersEggs/dairyHigh calcium

Cheddar Crackers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 1/2 cups unbleached flour, Sifted1/2 teaspoon...

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Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
AppetizersGreekMain dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

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Toasted Roasted Cheese and Onion Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Toasted Roasted Cheese and Onion Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, your choice2 -3 slices sweet onions, very thin slices (...

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Paula Deen's Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Paula Deen’s Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed sour cream and onion potato chips1 eggs2 tablespoons milk6 chicken...

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Seasoned Chicken Calzones
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Seasoned Chicken Calzones

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 package fast-rising active dry yeast ( or 1...

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Black Bean Cakes
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable broth or...

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Tabbouleh
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Tabbouleh

Ingredients: 7 cups finely minced fresh parsley ( 1 large bunch)1 1/3 cups finely...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped...

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Steak Nachos
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Nachos

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) beef top round steak, chopped1/4 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Cow Pie
< 60 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cow Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened4 tablespoons sour cream1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Garlic Prawns in the Microwave
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Garlic Prawns in the Microwave

Ingredients: 500 g prawns ( raw)1/3 cup peanut oil2 garlic cloves ( crushed or...

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Szechuan Green String Beans
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Szechuan Green String Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups cooking oil, plus1 tablespoon cooking oil3/4 lb string beans, trimmed and...

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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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Savory Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Savory Potato Skins

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, baked3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted1 -2...

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Double Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Double Baked Potatoes With Mushrooms and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed ( about 7 ounces each)5 tablespoons butter, divided,...

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Garlic Ginger Beef Appetizers
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Garlic Ginger Beef Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks or 1 lb flank steaks ( if you prefer)2...

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Quick and Easy Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Quick and Easy Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty bread ( Italian, French, Sourdough)2 cups thick & chunky salsa2...

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Prawn (Shrimp) Cocktail
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Prawn (Shrimp) Cocktail

Ingredients: 16 medium prawns, shelled, deveined and cooked ( shrimp)1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup...

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Vidalia Onion and Ham Bruschetta
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Vidalia Onion and Ham Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 ounces sliced low-fat ham, cut into 1 inch pieces ( 3/4 cup)1...

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Michele's Crab Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Michele’s Crab Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 cup celery, finely chopped1 (10...

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Easy French Onion Soup
< 60 minsAppetizersSoups & stews

Easy French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine ( 1 stick)4 large onions, sliced,separated into rings ( use...

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Thai Style Chicken Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Thai Style Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 cup finely chopped...

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Cowboy Potato Rounds
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cowboy Potato Rounds

Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes, unpeeledno-stick vegetable oil cooking spray1/2-3/4 cup tex-mex cheese5 slices...

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Brie Stuffed Jacket Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Brie Stuffed Jacket Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 baked potatoes3 ounces brie cheese, de-rinded,room temp1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg yolks2 ounces...

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Devonshire-Style Fruit
AppetizersBlueberriesDessert

Devonshire-Style Fruit

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream3 cups mixed fruit, chopped,such as grapes,mandarin orange segments,strawberries,blueberries,pineapple,and kiwi3...

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Brazilian Cheese Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Brazilian Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 4 cups tapioca flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups...

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Tropical Fruit Platter with Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip
AppetizersRaspberriesStrawberries

Tropical Fruit Platter with Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced2 ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh...

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Pesto Goat Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pesto Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 6 ounces goat cheese, softened8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (7 ounce) jars basil...

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Warm Goat's Cheese on Toast and Lettuce
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Warm Goat’s Cheese on Toast and Lettuce

Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese4 slices country bread10 lettuce leaves6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersAsianVegetables

Low Cal Vegetable Siew Mai

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons broccoli or 4 tablespoons cauliflower, chopped4 tablespoons carrots, boiled and chopped4...

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saffron shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

saffron shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup white wine1 tablespoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon saffron threads2 cloves garlic, choppedsalt,...

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Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup dry sherry2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Creole Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Creole Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb raw salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 1-inch...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Crispy Wontons

Ingredients: 6 ounces ground pork4 water chestnuts, chopped1 ounce green onions, chopped ( with...

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Mini Corn Dogs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Corn Dogs

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 3 teaspoons baking powder 1...

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Helen's Crab Stuffed Potatoes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Helen’s Crab Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes1 lb backfin crab meat1 cup sour cream1/4 cup green peppers,...

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Nacho Dip
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Nacho Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces cottage cheese8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces salsa4 -5 green onions,...

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Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Tabbouleh – Middle Eastern Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous6 lemons, juice of1/2 cup very fine dice onions1/2 cup fine...

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