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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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Hot Ham and Swiss Dip
AppetizersHigh calciumSpreads

Hot Ham and Swiss Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped deli ham1 cup shredded swiss cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons...

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Individual Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Individual Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 can biscuits ( 10 count)1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or...

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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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Honey Garlic Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefSide dishes

Honey Garlic Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef4 slices fresh bread, , processed into crumbs2 large...

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The Crazy Haole's Taquitos
AppetizersBeansLunch/snacks

The Crazy Haole’s Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1/4 cup spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon hot chili sauce1...

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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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Steak Nachos
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Nachos

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) beef top round steak, chopped1/4 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Mexican Cream Cheese Rollups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mexican Cream Cheese Rollups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ( I use FF cream cheese)1/3...

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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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Tortillas au Gratin
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tortillas au Gratin

Ingredients: 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Taco Chicken Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Taco Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings1/4 cup cornmeal1 envelope taco seasoning mix2 teaspoons dried...

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Blue Cheese and Walnut Crumpets
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Blue Cheese and Walnut Crumpets

Ingredients: 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled ( or other creamy blue cheese)5 teaspoons unsalted...

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Reuben Dip
AppetizersBeefMeat

Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sour cream1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese1/2...

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Chicken Fingers (or Nuggets)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Fingers (or Nuggets)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt1 -2 tablespoon milk1 skinless chicken breast halves ( about...

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Fried Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients: 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick piecesoil, for deep frying...

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Spicy Crab Dip
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Spicy Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon...

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Artichoke Pie
AmericanAppetizersSide dishes

Artichoke Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 (6 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained1/2...

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Ranch Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ranch Wings

Ingredients: 1 dozen chicken wings ( whole or cut)17 1/2 fluid ounces Frank’s red...

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Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and shelled with tail left on2 tablespoons light...

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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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Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 ripe plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into...

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Asian Wraps
AppetizersBeefVegetables

Asian Wraps

Ingredients: 2 tortillas2 tablespoons prepared peanut sauce (optional)4 -6 slices cooked flank steaks2 tablespoons...

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Pickled Red Beet Eggs
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Ingredients: 12 large eggs1 (16 ounce) cans sliced pickled red beets, UNDRAINED1/4 cup water1/2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Ingredients: 10 ounces smoked mackerel4 ounces ricotta cheese4 tablespoons sour cream1 -2 tablespoon lemon...

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Simple Skewered Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Simple Skewered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp ( 16-20 count)2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons McCormick spice blends monterey style2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive...

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Mini Cheddar Tarts
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mini Cheddar Tarts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup flour3/4 cup grated cheddar...

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Tuna Canape Spread
AppetizersSpreadsTuna

Tuna Canape Spread

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil1/3 cup finely chopped celery1/2...

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AppetizersEggs/dairyLow carb

Avocado Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs2 medium ripe california avocados2 tablespoons onions, minced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

South of the Border Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons...

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No-Fuss Taquitos
AppetizersBeefMain dish

No-Fuss Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans libby’s roast beef in gravy or 1 lb leftover...

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Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)
AppetizersBreakfastOmelets and frittatas

Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, unpeeled but well scrubbed,boiled but firm & cooked1/4 cup olive...

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Grape Truffles (Grape and Bleu Cheese)
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Grape Truffles (Grape and Bleu Cheese)

Ingredients: 1 bunch seedless white grapes, washed and dried ( about 1 1/2 pounds)4...

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Hawaiian Charoset
AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Hawaiian Charoset

Ingredients: 1 cup macadamia nuts ( or 1/2 cup macadamia nuts and 1/2 cup...

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Pumpernickel Topped With Smoked Salmon
AppetizersSalmonSide dishes

Pumpernickel Topped With Smoked Salmon

Ingredients: 1 (200 g) packages smoked salmon1 loaf pumpernickel cocktail bread1 (250 g) packages...

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Monk's Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Monk’s Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated1 teaspoon...

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Linda McCartney's Magical Mystery Tacos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Linda McCartney’s Magical Mystery Tacos

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 small bell peppers, diced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2...

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Cream Cheese Spread
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1 package ranch dressing mix1 teaspoon paprika Directions:...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Buffalo Wings

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted2 -3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon...

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Artichoke Tart
< 30 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

Artichoke Tart

Ingredients: 8 pieces wonton wrappers1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese4 ounces fat free cream...

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Ultimate Pepper Poppers
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Ultimate Pepper Poppers

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( 4oz.)1...

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Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground ham3/4 lb ground pork2/3 cup quick oats1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Grilled Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil4 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4...

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Turnip Cake
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Turnip Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rice flour ( not glutinous rice flour)2 medium turnips, skinned and...

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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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Breakfast Sushi
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Breakfast Sushi

Ingredients: 1 sheet nori1/4 cup eggs, scrambled1/4 cup sausage1/4 cup home fries, cooked, shredded1...

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Spinach Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Spinach Pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup oat flour ( 1 1/4 cup oats blended until fine)1/2 cup...

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Pimiento Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Pimiento Cheese

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon water1/4 cup vinegar2 cups cheddar cheese, grated1/4...

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Baked Brie and Red Pepper Jelly Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Baked Brie and Red Pepper Jelly Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry

Ingredients: 6 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed1/3 cup butter, melted3/4 lb brie round, chilled (...

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Jj"s Beer Cocktail Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Jj”s Beer Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef14 ounces ketchup1 (12 ounce) cans cheap beer (...

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Southern Grilled Peaches
AppetizersDessertFruit

Southern Grilled Peaches

Ingredients: 2 peaches, halved and seeded ( the big Georgia peaches are the best)whipped...

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Zucchini with Green Peppercorns
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Zucchini with Green Peppercorns, Lemon and Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lemons, juiced ( adjust to taste)1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilsalt, coarse...

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Pan-Fried Fresh Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Pan-Fried Fresh Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets1 slice white bread, such as Pepperidge Farm, crusts...

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Bacon Crisp
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Crisp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese24 rectangular crackers, buttery in taste1 lb sliced...

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Easy Taco Fries
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Taco Fries

Ingredients: 2 -4 medium baking potatoes, cut into fries1 packet taco seasoning ( or...

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Marinated Olives
AppetizersLow carbLow protein

Marinated Olives

Ingredients: 2 cups olives2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Party Time Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Party Time Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 slices d’italiano thick style bread ( Canadian)1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes2 tablespoons...

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Trees and Snow
AppetizersBroccoliSide dishes

Trees and Snow

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli or 1 head broccoflower1 tablespoon water1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar...

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Potato Appetizers
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Potato Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup...

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Potato and Coriander Samosas
AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Potato and Coriander Samosas

Ingredients: 50 g butter2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger2 teaspoons cumin seeds1 teaspoon Madras curry...

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