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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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Scottish Kipper Pate
AppetizersSpreadsVery low carbs

Scottish Kipper Pate

Ingredients: 4 large herring fillets3 tablespoons butter1 lemons, juice of3 tablespoons whiskey4 tablespoons double...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Christmas Hors D’ouevres

Ingredients: pressed ham slicescream cheese1 bunch green onions Directions: Wash thoroughly and dry onions...

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Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps
< 60 minsAppetizersMeat

Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps

Ingredients: 27 small cocktail franks9 slices bacon1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup1 pinch...

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Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins

Ingredients: 12 small potatoes, baked and halved, meat scooped out1 -2 tablespoon olive oil,...

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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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Absolutely Delicious Gourmet  Prawns
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Absolutely Delicious Gourmet Prawns

Ingredients: 1 lb prawns ( 21-25 count)2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Colorful Chicken Croissants

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts1/4 cup diced celery1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup...

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Nachos Italiano
AppetizersGrainsPork

Nachos Italiano

Ingredients: 10 ounces prepared alfredo sauce, warmed1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes8 ounces tortilla chips4...

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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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Picante Cranberry Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Picante Cranberry Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 4 very ripe plantains ( when the skin is yellow with spots of...

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Oysters Rockefeller
AppetizersLow calorieLow carb

Oysters Rockefeller

Ingredients: 24 oysters, on the half shell1 1/2 cups spinach, cooked, well drained1/3 cup...

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Quince Paste
AppetizersDessertFruit

Quince Paste

Ingredients: 4 medium quinces, about 2 lbs. total1/4-1/2 cup water2 -3 cups sugar Directions:...

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Blue Cheese Puffs
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Blue Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuits1/4 cup butter1 (4 ounce) packages blue cheese,...

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Ricotta Pie
AppetizersMeatPork

Ricotta Pie

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) containers ricotta cheese1 lb mozzarella cheese ( shredded)1 cup parmesan...

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Baked Olives
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Baked Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb black olives ( not canned – use Nicoise or Kalamata)3 cloves...

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Hot Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Hot Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, washed & stemmed1 large jalapenos, minced1 small onions, finely...

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Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, baked until tender3 tablespoons melted butter4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1...

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Traditional Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled halved lengthwise1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat okay1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2...

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Pickled Hot Dogs or Sausages
< 30 minsAppetizersMeat

Pickled Hot Dogs or Sausages

Ingredients: 4 cups water3 cups vinegar1 medium onions4 -5 garlic cloves, diced2 tablespoons salt1...

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Panamanian Beef Empanadas
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Panamanian Beef Empanadas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) boxes pillsbury ready-made pie crusts3/4 lb ground beef1 medium onions,...

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Spanish-Style Oven Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spanish-Style Oven Fries

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves,...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Apple Brickle Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1...

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Cheesy Artichoke Squares
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheesy Artichoke Squares

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) jars marinated artichokes1 onions, small, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup...

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Zingy Tuna Salad
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Zingy Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 1/2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped3 teaspoons mayonnaise...

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Easy Delicious Tuna Spread (non-dairy)
AppetizersSide dishesTuna

Easy Delicious Tuna Spread (non-dairy)

Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped roughly1 (185 g) cans sandwich tuna, drained1/2 small onions,...

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Samosas
AppetizersAsianIndian

Samosas

Ingredients: 350 g potatoes, peeled cubed125 g peas2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic...

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Delicious Indian Spicy Chicken Sandwich Filling
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Delicious Indian Spicy Chicken Sandwich Filling

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and crushed1 whole dried red chilies, to taste,crushed1 tablespoon...

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Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp, Pepper and Mango Kabobs in Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup lime...

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Easiest Crab Quiche
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Easiest Crab Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shells4 eggs1 (2 ounce) envelopes lipton recipe secrets...

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Different Deviled Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Different Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs1 (8 ounce) containers soft-spreadable cream cheese2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1/2...

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Magic Potato Puffs
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Magic Potato Puffs

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered1 onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup cracker...

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Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles

Ingredients: 6 (1/4 lb) poblano chiles, roasted and peeledvinegar1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Waldorf Turkey

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey, leftovers are great1 small apples, chopped,no need...

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Chow Mein Noodle Snack
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chow Mein Noodle Snack

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste...

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Easy Egg Roll
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Easy Egg Roll

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb ground lean pork3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 medium onions,...

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Tomatoes Provencial -- Low Carb
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Tomatoes Provencial — Low Carb

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes1 dash garlic salt3 teaspoons fresh oregano ( or 1/2 teaspoon dried)1/2...

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Crustless Zucchini and Tomato Quiche
< 4 hoursAppetizersEggs/dairy

Crustless Zucchini and Tomato Quiche

Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, sliced thin1/2 cup onions, thin sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 large...

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Mediterranean Rice Salad With Shrimp
AppetizersSaladsShrimp

Mediterranean Rice Salad With Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups arborio rice or 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice1/4 cup...

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Salmon Pate
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Salmon Pate

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans salmon16 ounces cream cheese2 teaspoons instant minced onion1 teaspoon...

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Tuna Salad Roll Ups (Fast
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tuna Salad Roll Ups (Fast, Light, Low-Carb, Snack)

Ingredients: 6 ounces low-sodium tuna in water ( 1 can)12 leaves iceberg lettuce1/2 cup...

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Polenta With Salami and Roasted Red Peppers
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Polenta With Salami and Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups chicken broth10 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups...

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Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup sweet chili...

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Buffalo Wing Wrap
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Buffalo Wing Wrap

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup chicken wing sauce ( I use Cookie’s...

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Holy Guacamole!
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Holy Guacamole!

Ingredients: 2 -3 chopped garlic cloves1 serrano peppers, diced finely ( use only enough...

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Ruby's Cheese Tidbits
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Ruby’s Cheese Tidbits

Ingredients: 1 cup butter3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese2...

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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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wrapped date appetizers
AppetizersLow proteinVery low carbs

wrapped date appetizers

Ingredients: pitted dates, as many as you likesame amount almonds1/2 piece bacon, for each...

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Green Grape Delight
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Green Grape Delight

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 dash cayenne pepper1...

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Japanese-Style Tofu
AppetizersLunch/snacksSoy/tofu

Japanese-Style Tofu

Ingredients: 1/2 lb firm tofu, drained1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Fried Halloumi Salad

Ingredients: 1 halloumi cheese2 tablespoons seasoned flour2 tablespoons olive oil1 limes, juice and zest...

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Won Ton Appetizers
AppetizersMeatPork

Won Ton Appetizers

Ingredients: 250 g ground lean pork2 tablespoons cornflour250 g water chestnuts, finely diced50 g...

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Parsnip Chips
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Parsnip Chips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled2 quarts peanut oilsalt Directions: Cut parsnips lengthwise into...

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The Real Deal Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

The Real Deal Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, shelled and halved lengthwise1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons finely diced...

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Cabbage Guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cabbage Guacamole

Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded6 spring onions, thinly sliced1/2 pineapple, choppedchopped nuts (...

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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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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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Ranch Cheese Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ranch Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 small eggplants1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, diced1 green peppers, diced1...

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Chorizo With Dates and Bacon
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Chorizo With Dates and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) chorizo sausage8 medjool dates, cut in half lengthways and pitted16...

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