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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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Chicken Prosciutto Pieces
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Prosciutto Pieces

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard4 slices prosciutto (thin slices) or 4 slices...

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Minty Sweet and Sour Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Minty Sweet and Sour Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs eggplants6 -8 tablespoons peanut oil or 6 -8 tablespoons canola...

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Puff Brie
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Puff Brie

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry ( not phillo dough)1 brie round1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Shrimp With Polenta
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Shrimp With Polenta

Ingredients: 1 bunch basil, stemmed3 cloves garlic1 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Cheesy Pita Crisps
AfricanAppetizersBreads

Cheesy Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 2 whole wheat pita bread1/4 cup reduced fat margarine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Chocolate Covered Apricots
AppetizersDessertFruit

Chocolate Covered Apricots

Ingredients: 30 dried apricots1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon solid shortening Directions: In a...

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Garlic Lime Soup
AppetizersLow proteinSoups & stews

Garlic Lime Soup

Ingredients: 1 quart good chicken stock1/2 cup sliced garlic cloves ( not TOO thin)3...

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Tomato Potato Galette
AppetizersMain dishPotatoes

Tomato Potato Galette

Ingredients: 5 medium red potatoes, washed & grated1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper3...

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Zucchini Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Nachos

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups zucchini, sliced1 small onions, diced2 tablespoons chili peppers ( canned...

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Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dried hijiki seaweed1 cup water12 ounces firm tofu1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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Mediterranean Layered Dip
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mediterranean Layered Dip

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup Miracle Whip1 cup chopped tomatoes1...

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Picnic Nacho Dip
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Picnic Nacho Dip

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars mild salsa1 (8 ounce) packages shredded sharp cheddar cheese1...

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Black Olive Paste
AppetizersItalianSpreads

Black Olive Paste

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...

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Shrimp and Rice Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Shrimp and Rice Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice1 tablespoon butter ( If subbing margarine, not tub or...

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Cheesy Goodness Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Cheesy Goodness Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian bread or 1 lb French bread4 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cucumber and Sour Creme “Miseria”

Ingredients: 2 cucumberssaltpepper1 pint sour cream Directions: skin the cucumbers.and slice them thin.sprinkle with...

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Zucchini Bites
AppetizersGluten FreeLow sodium

Zucchini Bites

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick2 ounces margarine2 teaspoons garlic powder4...

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Creamy Tortilla Roll Ups
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Creamy Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon garlic powder3 (10 inch) flour...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) jar grape leaves, packed in brine1/2 cup olive oil2 large...

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Maple Broiled Scallops or Chicken Breast Bites
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Maple Broiled Scallops or Chicken Breast Bites

Ingredients: 16 sea scallops ( or 16 1-inch pieces of chicken breast)6 slices bacon,...

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Taco Bell Crispitos Copycat
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Taco Bell Crispitos Copycat

Ingredients: 1/8 cup cinnamon1/2 cup sugar10 flour tortillasoil Directions: Mix together cinnamon and sugar...

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Half-Time Nachos
AppetizersBeansCheese

Half-Time Nachos

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1/2-3/4 cup sour cream1 cup avocado dip (optional)1...

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Crab Cakes With Whole Grain Mustard Remoulade
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Crab Cakes With Whole Grain Mustard Remoulade

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat ( fresh or canned)1/3 cup breadcrumbs ( I use Italian...

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AppetizersEuropeanFrench

Big John’s Baked Escargot

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans escargot, drained ( 30-40 count)36 whole mushrooms, medium sized1/2...

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Beef Horseradish Crostini
AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef Horseradish Crostini

Ingredients: 24 slices baguette, 1/2 ” thick3 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil1 lb filet of...

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Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pineapple preserves1/3 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup coarse-ground mustard15 -17 large unpeeled...

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Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/4 cup cilantro leaves1/2 small onions, for serving1/2 medium onions, chopped...

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Bresaola Al Carpaccio
AppetizersItalianLunch/snacks

Bresaola Al Carpaccio

Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...

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Honey Cinnamon Butter
AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Honey Cinnamon Butter

Ingredients: 1 cup butter1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Combine all ingredients in a...

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White Cheese Dip - Tex Mex Style (Queso Blanco)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

White Cheese Dip – Tex Mex Style (Queso Blanco)

Ingredients: 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese, shredded4 ounces diced...

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Potato-Apple Latkes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato-Apple Latkes

Ingredients: 1 eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon fresh ground...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Senora Suzita’s All Purpose Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken4 tablespoons butteronions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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Breaded Artichoke Hearts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Breaded Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained1 eggs, beaten until frothy3/4 cup seasoned bread...

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Vietnamese-style Rice Paper Rolls
AppetizersBeansLunch/snacks

Vietnamese-style Rice Paper Rolls

Ingredients: 1 small cucumbers, peeled and julienned1 small carrots, peel and julienned1/4 cup mint...

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Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 12 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces...

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Dixie Crossroads Corn Fritters
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Dixie Crossroads Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons white sugar2 large...

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Avocado Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Avocado Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped green...

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Cranberry-Horseradish Sauce Over Cream Cheese
AppetizersLow proteinSpreads

Cranberry-Horseradish Sauce Over Cream Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup minced onions2...

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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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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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Avocado Appetiser
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Avocado Appetiser

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocados6 hard-boiled eggs1 small onions, chopped finesalt Directions: Hard boil eggs.Chop...

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Bowl of Berries
AppetizersBlueberriesDessert

Bowl of Berries

Ingredients: 1 pint strawberries, Hulled About 3 1/4 cups1 pint blueberries, about 3 Cups1/2...

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Hot-N-Spicy Artichoke Spread
AppetizersLow carbSpreads

Hot-N-Spicy Artichoke Spread

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour...

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garlic shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

garlic shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil, divided1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon sea...

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Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 medium fresh cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed1 loaf French bread, sliced into...

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 dozen cherry tomatoes1 lb bacon2 tablespoons mayonnaise3 green onionsparsley Directions: Wash tomatoes...

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Chicken Breast Wellington
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Breast Wellington

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 lbs puff pastry1 lb mushrooms2 cloves...

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Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup barbecue sauce ( your favorite brand)16...

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South of the Border Dip
AppetizersGluten FreeNorth american

South of the Border Dip

Ingredients: 1 packet lipton 7 vegetable soup mix2 cups sour cream1/2 cup salsa (...

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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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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Green Chili Snackers

Ingredients: 3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained4 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Vidalia Onion and Ham Bruschetta
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Vidalia Onion and Ham Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 ounces sliced low-fat ham, cut into 1 inch pieces ( 3/4 cup)1...

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Calypso Shrimp Skewers
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Calypso Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon fresh ginger2/3 cup shredded coconut2/3 cup finely chopped peanuts12...

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Bruschetta
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 slices of panini Italian bread6 roma tomatoes2 -3 garlic cloves1 red onions8...

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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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Garlic Cheese Fondue
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Garlic Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 lb swiss cheese, grated1/2 lb gruyere cheese, grated3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon...

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Batata Vada (Potato Balls in a Gram Flour Crust)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Batata Vada (Potato Balls in a Gram Flour Crust)

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes1/2 teaspoon minced ginger1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds1/4 teaspoon...

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World's Best Savory Popcorn
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

World’s Best Savory Popcorn

Ingredients: 10 cups popped popcorn1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup melted margarine1 tablespoon...

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