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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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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boursin cheese ( herb flavored cheese, check out the recipe for...

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Crunchy Potato Wedges
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Crunchy Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed and dried1/2 cup butter, melted2 garlic cloves, pressed1 teaspoon...

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Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons italian...

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Almost Crab Cakes
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Almost Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1...

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Fried Sage Leaves
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Fried Sage Leaves

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...

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Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/3 cup lime juice1 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 teaspoons salt1 dash...

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AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Halloween Cheddar Fondue (for the adults)

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans dry cider or 1 (12 ounce) cans non-alcoholic beer1...

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Pumpernickel Melts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pumpernickel Melts

Ingredients: 1 loaf sliced pumpernickel cocktail bread1/4-1/3 cup Dijon mustard8 ounces havarti cheese, sliced...

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French Zucchini Fritters
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

French Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients: 2 pieces tender young zucchinicooking oil ( for deep frying, one liter)3 tablespoons...

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Tortilla Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tortilla Pizza

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup minced...

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Festive Cream Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Festive Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 -8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1 small sweet onions (diced Fine) or...

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The Best Blue-Cheese Party Ball!!
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

The Best Blue-Cheese Party Ball!!

Ingredients: 16 ounces softened cream cheese8 ounces blue cheese, crumbles1 tablespoon sour cream3 stalks...

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Baked Brie Stuffed With Strawberry Preserves and Toasted Almonds
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Brie Stuffed With Strawberry Preserves and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs brie round1/2 cup strawberry preserves1/3 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped1...

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Trader Vic's Crab Rangoon
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Trader Vic’s Crab Rangoon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and chopped1/2 lb cream cheese, room temperature1/2 teaspoon...

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Panera Bread Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseStrawberries

Panera Bread Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta

Ingredients: 12 slices sourdough baguettes1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons ground...

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Fig Tapenade
AppetizersFruitSpreads

Fig Tapenade

Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried figs, chopped3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped1...

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Cucumber Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Cucumber Spread

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/8 cup sour cream1 small lemons, juice...

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Tofu Veggie Balls
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Veggie Balls

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 large onions, finely chopped1 large carrots,...

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Kelly's Tapenade
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Kelly’s Tapenade

Ingredients: 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted1 (15 ounce) cans black olives ( I get...

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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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Mexican Style Hot Pickled Carrots
AppetizersCarrotsVegetables

Mexican Style Hot Pickled Carrots

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal ( 1/4 inch thick)2...

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Buffalo Chicken Tenders or Fingers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Buffalo Chicken Tenders or Fingers

Ingredients: 16 breaded chicken tenders1/2 cup louisiana hot sauce1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Bissara (Fava Bean Puree)
AppetizersBeansMoroccan

Bissara (Fava Bean Puree)

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fava beans2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1/4...

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AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Thai Spring Rolls (Pa Pia)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cloves chopped garlic4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1 (6 1/2...

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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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Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined,tails left on ( about 36)3 cups loosely...

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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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Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple1/2 cup sugar1/2 chopped green peppers1/4 cup chopped pimientos1/2 clove...

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My Saganaki
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

My Saganaki

Ingredients: 1/2 lb kasseri cheese ( in 2 large slices)flour ( as needed)1/4 cup...

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AppetizersMeatPork

Caramelized Carnitas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, bonless ( cut into 1-inch cubes)2 tablespoons brown...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Sour Cream Hamburger Sandwich Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef2 cups sour cream2 cups cheddar...

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Dino's Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Dino’s Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs4 tablespoons mayonnaise ( I prefer Hellman’s; no Miracle Whip!)1 teaspoon prepared...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Finger Licking Good Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken wings1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons cooking sherry2...

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Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry ( thawed)8 ounces brie cheese1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola1/4...

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Rainbow Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Rainbow Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls12 ounces cream cheese12 ounces light sour...

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Marshmallow Nachos
AppetizersCandyDessert

Marshmallow Nachos

Ingredients: 7 -8 waffle cones8 large marshmallows2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping2 tablespoons chocolate...

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Bruschetta with White Beans
AppetizersBeansWeeknight

Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 1 cup dried great northern beans3 plum tomatoes, seeded,chopped1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata...

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Chipotle Hummus
< 60 minsAppetizersFor 1 or 2

Chipotle Hummus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans3 tablespoons tahini1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 tablespoon...

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Easy Crowd Pleaser Tuna Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Easy Crowd Pleaser Tuna Cakes

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained3 eggs1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup...

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BLT Turkey Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

BLT Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise8 large iceberg lettuce leaves16 slices deli smoked turkey4 slices American...

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Felicity's Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Felicity’s Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 red capsicums ( bell peppers)2 cups cooked rice1 large onions2 stalks celery1...

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Emeril's Beef Chili Cheese Fries
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Emeril’s Beef Chili Cheese Fries

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups chopped yellow onionssaltcayenne2 lbs ground beef1 tablespoon chili...

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Shrimp Puffs
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Puffs

Ingredients: cooking spray1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls2 cups low-fat swiss 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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Mary's Tropical Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Mary’s Tropical Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers1 1/2 cups...

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Phoney Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Phoney Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, meat. shredded1/4 cup onions,...

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Bruschetta II
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta II

Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...

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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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Venezuelan Beef Roast Marinade
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Venezuelan Beef Roast Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup olive oil, unfiltered, sweet, and aromatic1/4 lemons, juice...

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Potachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Potachos

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) bags kettle cooked potato chips1 small tomatoes, diced6 ounces cheddar...

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Arty Choke Horses' Doovers with Balsamic Garlic
AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Arty Choke Horses’ Doovers with Balsamic Garlic

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained2 -5 cloves garlic, finely...

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AppetizersOne Dish mealPizza

Tomato and Cheese Mini-Pizzas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup commercial no-salt-added spaghetti sauce4 English muffins, split and toasted2 tablespoons grated...

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Easy Homemade Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Easy Homemade Salsa

Ingredients: 5 tomatoes1 onions2 -3 garlic cloves1 bunch cilantrosaltjalapenos (optional)lime juice (optional) Directions: Cut...

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cream cheese stuffed jalapenos
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

cream cheese stuffed jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 package cream cheese, softenedfresh jalapenos, sliced lengthwise and seeded1/4 cup mayonnaise or...

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Steak Tip Marinade
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Tip Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1 cup Italian salad dressing2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning1 cup...

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Sunflower Pate
AppetizersFruitSpreads

Sunflower Pate

Ingredients: 4 cups sunflower seeds, soaked for 8 hours and drained4 cloves garlic1/4 cup...

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Artichokes Parisienne
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Artichokes Parisienne

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons capers, drained,minced2 teaspoons onions, minced2 teaspoons cornichons, minced (...

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Meatball Appetizer Sauce
AppetizersMeatNorth american

Meatball Appetizer Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) bottles ketchup1/2 cup water1 cup brown sugar1 small onions3 tablespoons...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Texas Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 lb spicy bulk sausage2 (10 ounce) cans tomatoes...

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