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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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California Stand-By Salsa Dip
AppetizersSalsasSauces

California Stand-By Salsa Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (16 ounce) jars of your favorite salsa...

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Garlic Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Garlic Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 1 lb gorgonzola or 1 lb blue cheese1 lb ricotta cheese3 cloves garlic,...

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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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Pittsburgh Kielbasa
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Pittsburgh Kielbasa

Ingredients: 2 lbs kielbasa1 large onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) jars applesauce1 (1 lb) box...

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Pesto-Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pesto-Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil24 medium cremini mushrooms, stems removed and chopped7 ounces soy...

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Curried Peanuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Curried Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon curry...

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Spicy Southwest Egg Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Southwest Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/4 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon salt2...

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Homemade Popiah Wrapper ( Spring Roll )
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Homemade Popiah Wrapper ( Spring Roll )

Ingredients: 250 g flour1 tablespoon tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons corn oil1 large...

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Crabmeat Appetizers
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crabmeat Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese1 tablespoon...

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Empanadas Con Queso
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Empanadas Con Queso

Ingredients: 1 lb flour1/2 lb butter, plus2 tablespoons butter1 eggs2 tablespoons red wine vinegar3...

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Pomegranate and Avocado Dip
AppetizersFruitVegetarian

Pomegranate and Avocado Dip

Ingredients: 2 avocados, peeled and diced2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 cups mandarin orange sections,...

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Cajun Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled deveined, and be sure they are thawed, if using...

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Orange and Olive Salad
AppetizersCitrusSide dishes

Orange and Olive Salad

Ingredients: 6 -8 oranges20 kalamata olives, stoned1 tablespoon lemon juice ( or at least...

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Portabella Napoleons
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Portabella Napoleons

Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2 cup white wine6 garlic cloves, crushed8...

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Grilled Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Grilled Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2/3 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 teaspoons extra virgin...

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Sarah's Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Sarah’s Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 container cherry tomatoes2 cloves garlic, crushedolive oil ( a few splashes)500 g...

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Chili Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chili Dip

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can refried beans1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 cup salsa1 cup...

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shrimp fondue
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

shrimp fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined12 canned artichoke...

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Southwestern Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Southwestern Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions2 1/2 cups buttermilk2 eggs3 tablespoons water1 3/4 cups all-purpose...

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Greek Biscuits
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Greek Biscuits

Ingredients: 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons...

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Easy Chile Relleggrolls
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Easy Chile Relleggrolls

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans whole green chilies1/2 lb mild cheddar cheese1/2 lb monterey...

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Savory Spiced Nuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Savory Spiced Nuts

Ingredients: 1 large egg whites1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon curry1/2...

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Chicken in a Biskit Dip
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken in a Biskit Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (5 ounce) cans white chicken meat...

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Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread

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

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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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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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Chocolate Raspberry Fondue
AppetizersCondimentsDessert

Chocolate Raspberry Fondue

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) dark mildly sweet chocolate candy bars1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup...

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Saint Silvester Pudding
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Saint Silvester Pudding

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, cooked1/2 lb cooked and cleaned shrimp1 lb cooked...

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Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichokes
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Garlic and Herb Marinated Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill1/4 cup...

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Spiced Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Spiced Mushrooms

Ingredients: 500 g button mushrooms, whole or sliced1/2 cup oil1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 teaspoon...

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Spiced Lamb Triangles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 teaspoon freshly ground...

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Pacific Lump Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Pacific Lump Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat ( lump crab, dungeness)1 cup panko2 tablespoons chives1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Shrimp Fradiavolo
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Fradiavolo

Ingredients: 20 medium shrimp2 ounces vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced garlic2 ounces brandy3 ounces unsalted...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Savoury Veggie Pate

Ingredients: 1 cup ground pecans1 (8 ounce) cans baby peas3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 large...

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Easy
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Easy, Elegant Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1...

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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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AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Chattanooga Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained6 slices bacon, crumbled2 (8...

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Tanya's Sweet Chex Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tanya’s Sweet Chex Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup light Karo syrup1 cup sugar3/4 cup butter ( NOT margarine)1 dash...

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Tomato Croque Monsieur
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato Croque Monsieur

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves2 lbs tomatoes, meaty and ripe, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely...

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Amazing Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

Amazing Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 3 -4 cloves garlic, wholeolive oil5 cloves garlic, minced3 -4 tablespoons butter, softened1...

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Stuffed Tomato Flowers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup apple juice2 teaspoons finely shredded...

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Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 quarts whole milk3 tablespoons fresh lemon juicesalt Directions: Line a colander with...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch

Ingredients: 6 cups crispy corn and crispy rice cereal1 2/3 cups chocolate chips (...

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Swiss Cheese Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Swiss Cheese Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 loaf rye cocktail bread8 ounces grated swiss cheese ( I grate my...

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Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages brie cheese ( with rind)1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons...

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Easy Cucumber Sandwich Appetizer
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Easy Cucumber Sandwich Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 loaf white bread1 -2 cucumbers, peeled,and sliced-i prefer hothouse,they have less seeds1...

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Shaved Croutons
AppetizersGarnishesSalads

Shaved Croutons

Ingredients: 1/2 loaf italian whole wheat bread2 -3 tablespoons olive oilkosher saltfreshly cround black...

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AppetizersDessertFruit

Fresh Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients: 3 bananas ( cut into 1 inch chunks)2 cups pineapple chunks ( 30-40...

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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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Nanci's Mock Chicken Liver
AppetizersLow sodiumSpreads

Nanci’s Mock Chicken Liver

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, chopped2 tablespoons oil1 cup walnuts, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Cajun Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon poultry seasoning3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon chili...

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When Pigs Fly Appetizer
AppetizersMeatPork

When Pigs Fly Appetizer

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 (14...

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Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fresh button mushrooms, coarsley choppedsalt and pepper3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley,...

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AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Cakes With Spicy Thai Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces cooked crabmeat, picked over1/4 cup minced red onions2 tablespoons minced red...

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Blue Ribbon Beef Nachos
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Blue Ribbon Beef Nachos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 (16...

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AppetizersCheesePork

Sausage Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb hot sausage1 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese3 cups Bisquick Directions: Blend...

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Guacamole Stuffed Deviled Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Guacamole Stuffed Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs ( cold, halved and yolks removed)1 avocados, mashed2 tablespoons salsa,...

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Kicked up Hanky Panky
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Kicked up Hanky Panky

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hamburger1 lb Italian sausage ( I use sweet)1/2 cup onions, chopped1...

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Mushroom Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mushroom Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh white mushrooms, divided1 large onions, quartered1 clove garlic3 tablespoons...

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