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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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Sesame Chicken Bits
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Sesame Chicken Bits

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame seeds2 cups plain breadcrumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup...

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Champagne Grape and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Champagne Grape and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb baby shrimp ( the smallest you can find!)1/4 lb champagne grapes...

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Lemon Salad
AppetizersLemonSalads

Lemon Salad

Ingredients: 4 lemons12 black olives, stoned12 green olives, stoned1/4 cup olive oil ( extra...

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Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 (13 7/8 ounce) cans refrigerated ready-made pizza dough or 2 (10 7/8...

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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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Veggie Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 medium summer squash, grated1 medium zucchini, grated1 medium onions, sliced1 bell peppers,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Ground Beef Nachos Platter

Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) bags tortilla chips1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (15...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Black Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus1 tablespoon black sesame seeds1/2 fresh lemon1 tablespoon butter1 pinch kosher...

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Chocolate Halloween Mice
AppetizersCandyDessert

Chocolate Halloween Mice

Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares1/3 cup sour cream1 cup chocolate wafers,...

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Cheese and Bacon Loaf
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Cheese and Bacon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 large loaf French bread ( unsliced and cut in half)2 -3 tablespoons...

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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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Shrimp and Avocado Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Shrimp and Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs boiled shrimp, peeled,deveined4 -5 avocados, chopped8 small tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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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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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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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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Swiss Fondue
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Swiss Fondue

Ingredients: 1 lb swiss cheese, shredded1/3 cup rhine wine ( or any other white...

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Vegetable Pancakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Vegetable Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 eggs1/4 cup...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
AppetizersItalianSalads

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Amber Glow

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3/4 cup apricot preserves1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard1...

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Salami Bread or Stromboli
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Salami Bread or Stromboli

Ingredients: 2 packages pre-made pizza dough1/4 lb boiled ham1/4 lb genoa salami1/4 lb pepperoni1/4...

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Scallion Pancakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 large eggs1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil4 flour tortillas1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Eggplant (Aubergine) Roll

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices1 lb ground beef1 medium...

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Baked Crab Dip (Like Simon and Seafort's Restaurant)
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Baked Crab Dip (Like Simon and Seafort’s Restaurant)

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped1/2 cup lump crabmeat, frozen or...

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Edamame Hummus With Pita Crisps
AppetizersSoy/tofuSpreads

Edamame Hummus With Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 6 (6 inch) pita bread, split in half horizontally1 1/2 cups frozen blanched...

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Garlic Panko Chicken Strips
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Garlic Panko Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup panko1/4 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese1...

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Glorious Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsTomatoes

Glorious Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 cup shallots1 cup sweet peppers, chopped1...

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Roasted Red Bell Peppers
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 3 red peppers3 garlic cloves, sliced thin2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1...

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Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped1/4 cup green bell peppers, finely chopped3 tablespoons celery,...

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Sanbusa Turnovers
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Sanbusa Turnovers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter3/4 cup oil5 cups white flour2 teaspoons salt1/2-3/4 cup cold water1...

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Suz's Artichoke Canapes
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Suz’s Artichoke Canapes

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts4 eggs4 tablespoons onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon...

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Sugar and Spice Pepitas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Sugar and Spice Pepitas

Ingredients: 2 cups pepitas ( green hulled pumpkin seeds)1/3 cup sugar1 large egg whites,...

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Chicken in the chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken in the chips

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream...

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AppetizersEggs/dairyNorth american

Bell Pepper Rajas

Ingredients: 1/2 green bell peppers ( Peppers should be seeded and cut into 6...

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Rappin' With a Chick
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Rappin’ With a Chick

Ingredients: 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch...

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Avocado and Cheese Chalupas
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Avocado and Cheese Chalupas

Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas ( 4 1/2-inch)1 ripe avocados4 ounces goat cheese1/3 cup finely...

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Biscuit Ham Bites
AppetizersLow carbLunch/snacks

Biscuit Ham Bites

Ingredients: 10 slices ham ( very thin slices)6 ounces swiss cheese ( 10 1/2-inch...

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AppetizersCrabPoultry

Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mushrooms1/4 cup celery, finely chopped2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 acorn squash ( halved)1 cup melted butter14 ounces crumbled Ritz crackers1 cup...

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Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2...

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Orange-Cranberry Compote
AppetizersCitrusSalads

Orange-Cranberry Compote

Ingredients: 6 oranges1 cup dried cranberries ( craisins)2 tablespoons almond syrup (Available in the...

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Mini Chicken Cigars With Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Mini Chicken Cigars With Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons poultry seasoning2...

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Christmas Tree Edible Centerpiece
AppetizersBroccoliSide dishes

Christmas Tree Edible Centerpiece

Ingredients: 4 lettuce leaves (optional)8 cups broccoli, & broccoflower heads blanched1 cup petite carrots4...

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Cheesy Garlic Hash Browns Homemade
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Cheesy Garlic Hash Browns Homemade

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs new potatoes ( about 10)2 tablespoons finely chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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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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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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Pasta with Asparagus
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked elbow macaroni5 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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Cucumber Pita Wedges
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Cucumber Pita Wedges

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix4 whole...

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Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup coconut milk1 tablespoon fish sauce2 teaspoons...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Panini
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Peanut Butter and Jelly Panini

Ingredients: 2 slices bread ( I prefer multi-grain for nutrition)real peanut butter ( from...

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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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AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Ready, Set, Cook Veggie Fritters With Minted Yoghurt

Ingredients: 1 (310 g) cans whole sweet corn1 zucchini, grated ( about 150g)1 small...

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Jalapeno Poppers
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened15 jalapeno peppers2 eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Artichoke Kebabs
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Artichoke Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and halved1 medium green bell peppers,...

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Baked Feta and Bacon Brussels Sprouts
AppetizersLow carbVegetables

Baked Feta and Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts1/3 lb bacon1/4 cup feta (or less) or 1/4...

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Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney

Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries ( fresh or frozen)2 tablespoons finely chopped onions ( or...

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Miso Pate
AppetizersSoy/tofuSpreads

Miso Pate

Ingredients: 2 cups broken pieces whole wheat bread1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup broth1/4...

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Halloumi Cheese Balls
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Halloumi Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...

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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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Tropical Fruit Platter with Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip
AppetizersRaspberriesStrawberries

Tropical Fruit Platter with Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced2 ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced1 cup fresh...

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