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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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Sweet Corn Cakes
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Sweet Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn or 2 cups frozen corn ( if using frozen...

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Easy Chicken Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 1 full boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil1/2 package taco seasoning mix1 bag...

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Double Cheese and Herb Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Double Cheese and Herb Bread

Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil leaves or...

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Black and Tan Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Black and Tan Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions ( i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.)2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Sicilian Scampi (olive Garden Style)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sicilian Scampi (olive Garden Style)

Ingredients: 35 slices ciabatta or 35 slices baguette ( 1 loaf)1 lb large shrimp,...

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AppetizersPastaRice

Sticky Balls-that would be rice

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons peanut butter1/4 cup tamari1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 -4 teaspoons...

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Pesto-Zucchini Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pesto-Zucchini Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tortillas2 tablespoons pesto sauce ( store bought)1/2 zucchini1/4 avocadosgrated monterey jack pepper...

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Bean Pate
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Bean Pate

Ingredients: 14 ounces canned mixed beans, drained2 tablespoons olive oil1 lemons, juice of2 cloves...

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Jalapeno Cheese
AppetizersSpreadsVegan

Jalapeno Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked 8 hours and drained2 cups filtered water (...

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Apple BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup1/4 cup apple juice1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3/4...

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Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
AppetizersFruitItalian

Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...

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Grilled Figs Topped with Feta Cheese
AppetizersCheeseCondiments

Grilled Figs Topped with Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs, cut in half1 tablespoon olive oil4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese8...

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Honeyed Chicken Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Honeyed Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped ginger1 teaspoon fresh...

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Cheese Diablo Wafers (Hot)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Diablo Wafers (Hot)

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, Grated1/2 cup butter, Softened or...

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Dad's Favorite French Onion Soup
AppetizersMain dishSoups & stews

Dad’s Favorite French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 lb onions, peeled and finely slicedsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon ground...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Taco with Corn Salsa

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked baby shrimp1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Spicy Cashews
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Cashews

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups whole unsalted roasted cashews1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Fruit and Cheese Sandwich Spread
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Fruit and Cheese Sandwich Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup orange marmalade1/4...

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Baked Polenta Fries
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Baked Polenta Fries

Ingredients: 2 (18 ounce) tubes plain polenta3 tablespoons olive oilcoarse saltpepper1 teaspoon dried Italian...

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Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce
AppetizersMeatPork

Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork3 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sesame...

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Marmy's Corn Fritters
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Marmy’s Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 4 large ears of corn2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 eggs, separated1 tablespoon granulated sugarsalt...

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Salmon Gefilte Layered Loaf
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Gefilte Layered Loaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf salmon-gefilte, defrosted ( A&B)1 loaf gefilte fish, defrosted ( Ungar’s)1 (16...

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Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps

Ingredients: 12 -14 large white mushrooms, stems and caps separated1/2 cup flour2 eggs, beatenfine...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Seafood Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients: 1 head boston lettuce or 1 head lettuce1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon1...

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Holiday Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Holiday Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese8 ounces blue cheese2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Garlic Basil Tomato Pie
AppetizersCasserolesLunch/snacks

Garlic Basil Tomato Pie

Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves1...

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AppetizersMain dishPizza

Spinach – Artichoke Heart Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen creamed spinach, defrosted2 cloves garlic, minced10...

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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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Gehaktballen: Dutch meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Gehaktballen: Dutch meatballs

Ingredients: 1 cup lean ground beef1 eggs2 slices white bread, crusts removed1 small onions,...

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Crusted Tofu
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Crusted Tofu

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil2 cups corn flakes,...

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Chorizo-Potato Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chorizo-Potato Quesadillas

Ingredients: 6 ounces mexican chorizo sausages ( about 3)1/2 lb potatoes, cooked and cut...

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AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Fried Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 eggs ( beaten)1/3 cup milk1 cup floursaltpepperwater, if needed5 -6 zucchini, cut...

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Zoo-pendous Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Zoo-pendous Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ( or soy cream cheese)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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AppetizersBeefGround beef

Arizona Juan Tons (Wontons)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (15 ounce) cans refried beans2/3 cup...

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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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Rick Bayless's Queso Fundido
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Rick Bayless’s Queso Fundido

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into...

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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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Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups Italian...

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Tapenade Tomatoes
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Tapenade Tomatoes

Ingredients: 22 -25 cherry tomatoes ( about 1 pint)3/4 cup pitted, imported oil-cured black...

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Manchurian Shrimp (Garlic Flavored Shrimp)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Manchurian Shrimp (Garlic Flavored Shrimp)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp ( 16-20 per pound)1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon ginger paste1...

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AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Bahama Mamma Breakfast Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened ( Neufchatel cheese)1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/4...

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Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans of whole jalapenos ( about 15-20 total, I’ve used...

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Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Baked Potato
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients: 2 potatoes ( medium sized)1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese ( divided)2 tablespoons sour...

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Homemade Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Homemade Salsa

Ingredients: 10 fresh tomatoes, peeled, then stewed or 1 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes,...

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Apricot Coriander Chicken With Brie All  Wrapped up  in Phyllo
< 4 hoursAppetizersLunch/snacks

Apricot Coriander Chicken With Brie All Wrapped up in Phyllo

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon...

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the very best phyllo wrapped brie!!
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

the very best phyllo wrapped brie!!

Ingredients: 6 sheets phyllo dough, 12 x 18 inch ( the key to this...

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Eggplant Spread - Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
AppetizersEuropeanSpreads

Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...

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Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Grilled Cajun Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed ( do not peel, about 2...

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Guacamole Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs1/2 cup prepared guacamole1 tablespoon chopped cilantro1 tablespoon minced green onions1/2...

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Batter
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons oil1 eggs Directions: Mix all...

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Savory Onion Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Savory Onion Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 -6 medium potatoes2 (2 ounce) envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix2 -4 tablespoons...

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Tomatoes Stuffed With Guacamole - Tomates Rellenos De Guacamole
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Tomatoes Stuffed With Guacamole – Tomates Rellenos De Guacamole

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium tomatoessalt & freshly ground black pepper2 -3 avocados, peeled, pitted,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pan Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 1 pint medium oysters, defrosted and drained1/2 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons dried,...

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Calypso Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Calypso Shrimp

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon fresh ginger1 teaspoon chopped garlic3/4 tablespoon curry...

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Mushrooms Oriental
AppetizersLow cholesterolVegetables

Mushrooms Oriental

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Laughing Dawg Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Laughing Dawg Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Ingredients: 12 jalapeno peppers4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1/2 cup...

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Roasted Tomato Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Roasted Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 12 large nice sweet tomatoes12 leaves basil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons olive...

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Mediterranean Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Mediterranean Pizzas

Ingredients: 8 large pita breads1 pint grape tomatoes2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/2...

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Toast Rounds
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Toast Rounds

Ingredients: 12 slices bread1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350...

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