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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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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon citrus lemon pepper1...

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Hanky Panky
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Hanky Panky

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb hot pork sausage1 small onions, finely diced1 (16...

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Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups couscous1/4 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive...

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Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 16 -18 large mushroom caps1 cup shredded swiss cheese6 -8 slices bacon1/2 cup...

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Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad

Ingredients: 6 pieces salmon3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce6 teaspoons oyster saucefresh ground...

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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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Black Bean Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained1 (10 ounce) cans canned corn niblets,...

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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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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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Chicken Cheese Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Chicken Cheese Wraps

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) cans chicken breasts2/3 cup salsa or 2/3 cup picante sauce2...

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Laura Lee's Dried Beef Cheese Ball
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Laura Lee’s Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars of hormel...

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Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling
AmericanAppetizersSouthwestern u.s.

Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces1 teaspoon saltfresh ground black pepperfreshly grated...

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Italian Cucumber Bread
AppetizersSide dishesSpreads

Italian Cucumber Bread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened2 (2/3 ounce) packets Italian salad dressing mix1 tablespoon...

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Fried Breaded Veggies
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Fried Breaded Veggies

Ingredients: 2 cups flour ( optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of flour and cornmeal)1...

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Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken for Two
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken for Two

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 “,x 2 “,pieces3 tablespoons...

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AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Better Than a Restaurant’s Nachos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces tortilla chips ( approx. 25)3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese or...

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Kale-Corn Fritters
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Kale-Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon salt, to taste2 cups fresh corn...

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Super Bowl Mini Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Super Bowl Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen bread dough1 (15 ounce) jars pasta sauce1 1/2...

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German Cucumber Dressing
AppetizersEuropeanGerman

German Cucumber Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons light tasting oil ( I used Crisco)2 tablespoons apple...

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Crispy Parmesan Tortellinis
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Crispy Parmesan Tortellinis

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ( like Progresso)1/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)1...

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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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Fried Zucchini Fingers With Tamarind Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Fried Zucchini Fingers With Tamarind Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 inch tamarind pulp2 dried red chilies4 sprigs cilantro, trimmed and chopped1 clove...

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Chili Mayo
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Chili Mayo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 1/2 cups sour cream2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo1/2...

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Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloins3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce1/4...

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Potato Skins with Guacamole
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Skins with Guacamole

Ingredients: 2 baked potatoes2 tablespoons olive oilsea salt1 large ripe avocados, halved and stoned1...

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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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Christmas
AppetizersLow carbSpreads

Christmas, or Any Time Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 (4 ounce) packages chipped beef2 bunches...

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Pizza Nachos
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Pizza Nachos

Ingredients: 2 ounces baked tortilla chips1/2 cup jarred marinara sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup...

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Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

Ingredients: 1 lb large peeled cooked shrimp ( use the frozen kind, thawed)2 medium...

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Tequila-Lime Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tequila-Lime Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh1/4 cup tequila1 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced1/2 teaspoon...

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Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita
AppetizersLow proteinSpreads

Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita

Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers, seeded and diced ( about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup diced...

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Grilled Shrimp and Pitas With Chickpea Puree
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Grilled Shrimp and Pitas With Chickpea Puree

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled9 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon...

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Pizzeria Crostini
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Pizzeria Crostini

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes6 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, peeled8 roma tomatoes, cut into...

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Beef Satays With Asian Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Beef Satays With Asian Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 boneless beef top sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick, trimmed1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2...

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AppetizersChickenPoultry

Grilled Bombay Skewers

Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt or 1 cup low-fat yogurt3 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Dilly Cheese Ball
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Dilly Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages low-fat cream cheese1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup...

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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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Marinated Thai Chicken Kebabs
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Marinated Thai Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce3...

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Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot apple juice1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup soy...

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Goat Cheese Toasts
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Goat Cheese Toasts

Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguettes, sliced into 36 1/2 inch segments3 tablespoons olive oil8...

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Bavarian Crostini
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Bavarian Crostini

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced1 garlic...

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Salsa Cheesecake
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Salsa Cheesecake

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3 eggs1/2 cup salsa3/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Copycat Bahama Mama Crab Dip
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Copycat Bahama Mama Crab Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup...

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Copycat Applebee's Quesadillas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Copycat Applebee’s Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hormel real bacon bits ( black label)2 8-inch flour tortillassoftened butter...

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Veggie Rice
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Veggie Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon ( 2 1/2 cubes)1 cup...

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AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Curried Cream Cheese and Chutney Party Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine,...

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Cheeseburger Quesadillas
AppetizersBeefMeat

Cheeseburger Quesadillas

Ingredients: 6 soft flour tortillas1 lb lean ground beef1 cup swiss cheese, shredded1 cup...

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Lipton Hearty Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Lipton Hearty Nachos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Lipton Onion Soup Mix (...

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Smokey Salmon Spread
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Smokey Salmon Spread

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans salmon1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons grated onions2 teaspoons...

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Savory Chicken Cheesecake With Cranberry-Orange Relish
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Savory Chicken Cheesecake With Cranberry-Orange Relish

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces French onion dip1 tablespoon flour1/2 teaspoon dill...

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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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Turkey Wraps (from leftovers)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Turkey Wraps (from leftovers)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup ultra light mayonnaise or 1/4 cup light mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Tunalulus
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Tunalulus

Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup canned tuna, drained and...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Hearts of Palm Spread

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans hearts of palm3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated3 tablespoons green...

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AppetizersMain dishMarinades and rubs

No Lackie Souvlaki

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lite olive oil1 tablespoon oregano1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon black...

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Mom's Dill Beans (Pickled)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mom’s Dill Beans (Pickled)

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow beans1 tablespoon pickling salt2 tablespoons vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1 sprig dill1...

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Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Polenta Bites With Caramelized Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 cups heavy cream2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken...

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Peruvian Anticuchos
AppetizersBeefMeat

Peruvian Anticuchos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs of fresh beef heart, thinly sliced and cut into squares...

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AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Coconut Satay Skewers

Ingredients: 40 wooden skewers1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts6 shallots6 cloves garlic, peeled1/3...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Mexican Seafood Filled Avocados (Aquacates Con Mariscos)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon lime...

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