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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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Salsicca (vegetarian hot Italian sausage)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Salsicca (vegetarian hot Italian sausage)

Ingredients: 10 tablespoons vegetable broth, heated and still very warm1/4 cup dry red wine1...

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Bacon Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Bacon Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, baked2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon chili powder2/3 cup chopped bacon,...

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Scallops Dijon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Scallops Dijon

Ingredients: 3/4 lb scallopscooking spray1/4 cup dry sherry3 tablespoons coarse grained Dijon mustard1 tablespoon...

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Trolelotes-- (Mexican cooked corn snack)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Trolelotes– (Mexican cooked corn snack)

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked corn1 1/2 teaspoons butter1 tablespoon crumbled mexican queso fresco or...

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Lemon Grass Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Lemon Grass Chicken

Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, long or 4 short stems2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless...

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Rick's Salsa
< 4 hoursAppetizersCondiments

Rick’s Salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 cup yellow onions, chopped fine3 jalapeno...

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Easy Pepperoni Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksMeat

Easy Pepperoni Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated prepared pizza crust1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup...

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Supposedly Copycat Big Boy's Tartar Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Supposedly Copycat Big Boy’s Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/2 lemons, juice of2 tablespoons horseradish2 tablespoons minced onions or 2...

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Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls16 large dates, pitted (...

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Easy Stromboli
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Easy Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 can prepared pizza crust1/3 cup pizza sauce1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked ham1...

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Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps

Ingredients: 12 -14 large white mushrooms, stems and caps separated1/2 cup flour2 eggs, beatenfine...

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Curried Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Curried Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, cooled,shells removed,halved lengthwise3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon chopped mango chutney1 teaspoon...

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Light Jalapeno Poppers
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Light Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray ( 5 one second sprays)2 ounces...

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Fruit and Cheese Sandwich Spread
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Fruit and Cheese Sandwich Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup orange marmalade1/4...

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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients: cooking spray1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon salt1...

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AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Chattanooga Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained6 slices bacon, crumbled2 (8...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef8 -10 slices bacon, cut into small pieces2...

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Stromgren Swedish Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Stromgren Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup half-and-half1 lb ground beef1/4 cup cracker crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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Baba Gannoujh -- Middle Eastern Eggplant Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Baba Gannoujh — Middle Eastern Eggplant Spread

Ingredients: 400 g Japanese eggplants ( about 3 medium)1/3 cup onions1/4 cup parsley (...

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Australian Shrimp on the Barbie
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Australian Shrimp on the Barbie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh herbs, parsley and...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
AppetizersChocolateLunch/snacks

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

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

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Quick Hot  Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Quick Hot Salsa

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans el pato tomato sauce ( Mexican hot sauce, has...

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AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1...

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Herb Salami Roll Ups
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Herb Salami Roll Ups

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas8 ounces cream cheese with herbssliced salami Directions: Spread each tortilla...

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Big Sandwich Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Big Sandwich Spread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 cup...

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Finger Fajitas With Beef or Buffalo
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Finger Fajitas With Beef or Buffalo

Ingredients: 8 small flour tortillas1/2 cup sour cream1 lb cold cooked medium rare beef...

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stephanie's bruschetta
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

stephanie’s bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...

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Gringos
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Gringos

Ingredients: 20 small flour tortillas2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 can chopped green chilies1/2...

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Fattoush
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Fattoush

Ingredients: 2 (6 inch) pita bread ( i use wheat as it is healthier)3...

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Raspberries and Blueberries With Honey Zabaglione
AppetizersBerriesBlueberries

Raspberries and Blueberries With Honey Zabaglione

Ingredients: 2 egg yolks1/2 cup honey1 cup muscat wine3/4 cup low-fat yogurt1/2 cup raspberries1/2...

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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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Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces packaged flaked crab or 12 -16 ounces flaked lobsters1 cup...

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Toast Rounds
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Toast Rounds

Ingredients: 12 slices bread1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350...

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Bruschetta from the Grill
AppetizersSpreadsTomatoes

Bruschetta from the Grill

Ingredients: 1 lb plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped ( about 6)1/4 cup minced fresh...

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Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)

Ingredients: 15 medium beets, with their greens ( or more)best quality extra virgin olive...

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Skewered Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Skewered Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb peeled shrimp2 tablespoons soy sauce15 ounces pineapple chunks, drained reserving 2...

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Diabetic
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Diabetic, Low-Fat Jalapeno Pepper Spread

Ingredients: 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened1/4 cup jalapeno jelly Directions: In small bowl,...

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Marinated Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Marinated Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 (2 ounce) jars pimientos, drained3 teaspoons...

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Herby Potato Cakes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Herby Potato Cakes

Ingredients: 800 g waxy potatoes1 large carrots3 garlic cloves1 bunch flat leaf parsley1 tablespoon...

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Mussels and Sweet Leeks
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Mussels and Sweet Leeks

Ingredients: 3 medium leeks, cleaned and roughly chopped3 garlic cloves, finely diced2 tablespoons olive...

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Ham and Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Ham and Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons dry onion...

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Buffalo-Style Chicken Nachos Recipe
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Buffalo-Style Chicken Nachos Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1/3 cup hot sauce ( I use Franks Hot...

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Savory Stuffed Omelets (Kai Yad Sai)
AppetizersEggsPork

Savory Stuffed Omelets (Kai Yad Sai)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 lb ground pork3 tablespoons diced tomatoes3 tablespoons green peas2...

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Round Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Round Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2...

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Feta Cheese in Olive Oil
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Cheese in Olive Oil

Ingredients: 14 ounces feta cheese3 green onions3 cloves garlic1 teaspoon mixed herbs ( i.e...

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Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups

Ingredients: 2/3 cup tomatoes ( finely chopped)2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon...

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Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, vine-ripened, seeded and chopped2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups canola...

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Crab Filled Pastry
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Filled Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup wasabi-horseradish light mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon prepared...

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Roquefort Leek Tart
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Roquefort Leek Tart

Ingredients: 1 (8 inch) pastry dough, for sweet tart crust1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 1/2...

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Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon...

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Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( previously mixed with mayo and anything else...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Soy-Glazed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 teaspoons minced gingerroot1 lb mushrooms, sliced2...

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Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas
AppetizersEggsMain dish

Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped yellow onions2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1...

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Hummus
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hummus, Artichoke, and Tomato Pita Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 pita bread ( flatbread rounds, without the pocket)1/4 cup hummussnipped green onions...

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Easy Taco Appetizers
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Easy Taco Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic1/2 cup...

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Ants on a Log
AppetizersLow calorieLow sodium

Ants on a Log

Ingredients: 4 stalks celery, cut in half1 tablespoon peanut butter1 tablespoon cream cheese32 raisins...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Spicy Quesadilla

Ingredients: 6 inches 10-inch sun-dried tomato tortillas1 tablespoon olive oil2 red peppers, thinly sliced1...

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Healthier  Style Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup wheat germ1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

The Best Tasting Grilled Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast2/3 cup water ( 110-115 degrees)2 -3...

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Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard  ( Pollo Rebozado)
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard ( Pollo Rebozado)

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cut in to bite sized pieces3 eggsflour, sufficient to coat...

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