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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksRice

Kim Bap (Korean Rice Rolls)

Ingredients: 4 cups hot cooked rice1 teaspoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon dark...

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Fresh Fig Quesadillas
< 30 minsAppetizersOven

Fresh Fig Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 (9 inch) flour tortillas2 cups coarsely...

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Bruschetta III
AppetizersGrainsTomatoes

Bruschetta III

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes1 tablespoon olive oil2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced ( plum)1 tablespoon...

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Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives
AppetizersFruitSide dishes

Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil2 lbs leeks, white and...

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AppetizersSalsasSauces

Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salsa

Ingredients: 1/2 fresh pineapple, cored peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick1 large red onions, sliced...

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Halloumi and Olives Skewers
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Halloumi and Olives Skewers

Ingredients: 10 pieces one inch halloumi cheese, cubes10 large pitted kalamata olives (extra large)...

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Cocktail Shrimp Balls
AppetizersCheeseShrimp

Cocktail Shrimp Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb shelled cooked medium shrimp1/2 cup chili sauce1 hard-boiled eggs4 tablespoons fat-free...

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Potatoes on the Half Shell
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potatoes on the Half Shell

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream4 tablespoons butter1 eggs, beatensalt,...

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Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Ponchartrain Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter8 fresh mushrooms, sliced8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup whipping...

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Cumin Oysters
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cumin Oysters

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter8 mushrooms2 cloves garlic, minced16 oysters4 fluid ounces dry white...

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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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Buffalo-Style Celery Sticks
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Buffalo-Style Celery Sticks

Ingredients: 4 ounces blue cheese4 ounces low-fat cream cheese6 large celery ribscayenne pepper, to...

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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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Stuffed Jalapeno Pita Bites
< 15 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Stuffed Jalapeno Pita Bites

Ingredients: 1 (18 count) packages mini pita pockets ( Cut in half)1/4 cup margarine1/2...

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Avocado Spread
AppetizersFruitSpreads

Avocado Spread

Ingredients: 1 avocados1 teaspoon minced onions1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 tablespoons chili sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Crabby Cream Cheese Wontons (Crab Rangoon)
AppetizersCheeseCrab

Crabby Cream Cheese Wontons (Crab Rangoon)

Ingredients: 4 cups oil ( for deep frying, or you can use non-stick, zero-calorie...

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(Almost) Grandma Alta's Meatballs--Aka My Favorite Meatball
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

(Almost) Grandma Alta’s Meatballs–Aka My Favorite Meatball

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( GF work great)1/4 cup water2 eggs1...

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Another Simple Chicken Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Another Simple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked & chopped1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup dill relish or...

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Spicy Vegetable Fritters
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Spicy Vegetable Fritters

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil, plus more for deep-frying1 cup gram flour ( chickpea)1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Mixed Seafood Grill

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1...

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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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Super Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizers
AppetizersCheeseTomatoes

Super Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizers

Ingredients: 40 butter flavored crackers ( such as Ritz)1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese...

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Aloha Puff Pizzettes
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Aloha Puff Pizzettes

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls2 tablespoons thick sweet and sour sauce1 cup...

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Little Reubens
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Little Reubens

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and patted...

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Honey Garlic Appetizer Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Honey Garlic Appetizer Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup onions ( finely...

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Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves With Goat Cheese and Black Pepper
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Grilled Stuffed Grape Leaves With Goat Cheese and Black Pepper

Ingredients: 12 bottled grape leaves, rinsed and dried1 lb soft fresh goat cheese, preferably...

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Louisiana Style Crab Nibblers
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Louisiana Style Crab Nibblers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk1/4 cup Miracle Whip2 eggs1 box stove top turkey stuffing mix2...

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Roasted Tomato Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs fresh vine ripened tomatoes8 small shallots5 cloves garlicsea salt1 sprig...

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Marinated Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Marinated Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 (2 ounce) jars pimientos, drained3 teaspoons...

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Italian Broiled Tomatoes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Italian Broiled Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon chopped parsleysea...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pepperoni and Cheese Crescent Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1 package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls32 slices pepperoni8 teaspoons mozzarella cheese Directions:...

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Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie
AppetizersApplesCheese

Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1 green apples, diced small1/4 cup craisins1/4 cup...

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Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Custard in Phyllo Cups

Ingredients: 2 (2 1/8 ounce) packages miniature phyllo cups4 ounces crumbled feta cheese3 ounces...

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Mushroom Mozzarella Bruschetta
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Mushroom Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients: Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/4...

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Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)

Ingredients: 2 slices home-made style bread, trimmed of crust and torn into small pieces1/4...

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Mexican Deviled Eggs
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Mexican Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 8 eggs, hardboiled1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup salsa, mild, medium,...

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AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Wedges With Sour Cream Dip

Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes, cut into wedges1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup...

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Baked Herb Feta Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Herb Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 300 g feta1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1 tablespoon chopped...

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Honeyed Blue Cheese Toast
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Honeyed Blue Cheese Toast

Ingredients: 10 slices chewy bread, small rounds ( or toast points)2/3 cup blue cheese2/3...

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Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)

Ingredients: 2 cups of your favorite potato chips ( try sour cream & onion...

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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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Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 -16 ounces cheese, chunks ( any kind you’ve got in your fridge)garlic,...

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Alvie's Spinach Tortilla Rollups
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Alvie’s Spinach Tortilla Rollups

Ingredients: 1 pint sour cream10 ounces frozen spinach ( thawed and drained)3 ounces bacon...

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Pickles in a Blanket
AppetizersLow calorieVery low carbs

Pickles in a Blanket

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages of rectangular sliced ham ( lunch meat)1 (8 ounce)...

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Chicken Sesame Bites
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Sesame Bites

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds2...

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Avocado and Orange Salad
AppetizersOrangesSalads

Avocado and Orange Salad

Ingredients: 2 oranges2 ripe avocados2 tablespoons lemon juice50 g pecan halves2 tablespoons unsweetened orange...

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Roasted Chestnuts Oven or Stove Top
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Roasted Chestnuts Oven or Stove Top

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs chestnuts, Using a sharp knife cut an X into one...

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AppetizersDessertPies and tarts

Creamy Fruit Cups

Ingredients: 24 wonton wrappers1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries (or any combination of berries to...

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Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine1 (16 1/3 ounce) cans Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 (10...

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Drunken Wieners
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Drunken Wieners

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages lit’l smokie cocktail franks2 -3 tablespoons butter1 large green...

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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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Artichoke-Spinach-Feta bread
AppetizersVegetablesWeeknight

Artichoke-Spinach-Feta bread

Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Three Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Three Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup monterey...

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Cheese and Bacon Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheese and Bacon Sticks

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry1/2 cup finely grated cheese, i use colby, but any...

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Cowboy Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Cowboy Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 eggs1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cracker Snack

Ingredients: 5 cream crackers ( I prefer Jacobs)3 tablespoons raisins ( or as much...

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Oklahoma-style Fried Cucumbers
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Oklahoma-style Fried Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices2 eggs, beaten1 1/2...

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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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Your Basic S'mores
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

Your Basic S’mores

Ingredients: 1 large marshmallows2 graham crackers3 chocolate squares Directions: Toast one marshmallow until a...

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