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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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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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Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad
AppetizersPearsSide dishes

Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/2 cup cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon...

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Okra Japanese Style
AppetizersBeansVegetables

Okra Japanese Style

Ingredients: 1 lb okra1 inch ginger2 tablespoons soy sauce Directions: Bring a saucepan of...

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Spicy Shrimp Spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Spicy Shrimp Spread

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1...

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Aunt Rae's Swedish Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Aunt Rae’s Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 lb ground pork1 teaspoon allspice1 cup breadcrumbs ( I...

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Roasted Potato Peels
AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Roasted Potato Peels

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, peelings from about 4 baked potatoes, with a little potato...

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Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna

Ingredients: lettuce leaves1 apples1 stalk celery, thinly sliced1 (3 1/4 ounce) cans Starkist tuna,...

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Easy
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Easy, Elegant Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1...

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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Avocado and Prawns in Wasabi

Ingredients: 2 avocados, halved,stoned,and skin removed250 g cooked shelled king prawns4 teaspoons light soy...

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Festive Cream Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Festive Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 -8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1 small sweet onions (diced Fine) or...

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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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Cream Cheese With Toasted Sesame
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cream Cheese With Toasted Sesame

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, block style4 teaspoons sesame...

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Larb Gai - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
AppetizersAsianThai

Larb Gai – Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, minced in food processor ( do not...

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Microwave Mexican Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Microwave Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 2 fat free tortillas1/4 cup low fat mozzarella1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup...

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Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus1/8 teaspoon salt8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed1...

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Cheese Roll
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Roll

Ingredients: 1 lb Velveeta cheese1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Chili Powder Chicken with Cilantro Cream
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chili Powder Chicken with Cilantro Cream

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Swiss Cheese and Porcini Fondue
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Swiss Cheese and Porcini Fondue

Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms ( Porcini are available at Italian markets and...

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Blue Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Blue Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons...

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Fungus and Garlic
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Fungus and Garlic

Ingredients: 20 button mushrooms, whole1 eggs, beaten4 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Creamy Cucumber Bites
AppetizersPotluckVegetables

Creamy Cucumber Bites

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1 ounce ranch dressing mix1/2 teaspoon dill...

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Chile Cheese Squares
AppetizersBreakfastEggs/dairy

Chile Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans diced peeled green chilies, drained8 ounces grated monterey jack...

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Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks5 ounces mozzarella string cheese...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cheddar Ale Pub Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces old cheddar cheese, shredded8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 tablespoon strong ale...

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Steak Tip Marinade
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Tip Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1 cup Italian salad dressing2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning1 cup...

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Pizza Swirls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Swirls

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) frozen bread dough3 ounces pepperoni, chopped1/2 lb swiss cheese, shredded1/2...

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Imitation Crabmeat Rangoon
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Imitation Crabmeat Rangoon

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese1 cup finely chopped imitation crabmeat3 chopped...

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Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 large fresh meaty tomatoessalt & fresh ground pepperfresh mozzarella cheese ( about...

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Easy Chili-Cheese Dip
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Easy Chili-Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces brick Velveeta Mexican cheese ( the small brick, any flavor would...

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Mushroom Bruschetta
< 60 minsAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread2 ounces extra virgin olive oil2 vidalia onions, sliced1 garlic...

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AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 500 g onions6 cups veal stock2 cups white wine1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon cayenne...

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Meatballs in Cheese Pastry
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs in Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 pinch cayenne pepper100 g butter1 1/4 cups cheese, grated (...

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Fish Kibbeh
AppetizersFishOnions

Fish Kibbeh

Ingredients: 1 kg hamour fish, cleaned, washed and de-boned8 spring onions, washed and finely...

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The Best Pork Meatball Ever

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 small onions, dice1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cheesy Seafood Muffies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 (5 ounce) jars cheese spread ( I use Old English)1...

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Snakes on a Stick
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Snakes on a Stick

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated breadstick dough1/4 teaspoon butter, meltedherbs or spices, to...

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Leek Tart With Herbes De Provence
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetables

Leek Tart With Herbes De Provence

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced ( 3 cups)2 garlic...

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Mango Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes2 jalapeno peppers ( more or less to taste)1/2 red onions,...

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Amusement Park Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

Amusement Park Cornbread

Ingredients: 2/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs2...

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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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No-Crust Broccoli Quiche
< 60 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

No-Crust Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients: 16 ounces broccoli florets, cooked5 eggs, beaten1 (14 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon...

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Pub-Style Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Pub-Style Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1 cup self-rising flour, you can sub regular3/4 cup beer2 teaspoons...

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Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad
AppetizersChickenSalads

Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles2 tablespoons sesame seeds1/4...

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Potato pancakes with avocado salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Potato pancakes with avocado salsa

Ingredients: 1 kg pontiac potatoes, peeled1/2 bunch shallots, chopped2 large eggs2 tablespoons self-raising floursaltpepper125...

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Chinese Sesame Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chinese Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine1/2...

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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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Oriental Beef Kabobs
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Oriental Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick1/4 cup hoisin...

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Mini Pizza Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mini Pizza Bites

Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie crusts ( by Pillsbury)1 cup pizza sauce2 tablespoons parmesan...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 2 large carrots, julienned2 -3 julienned green onions1/2 sweet red peppers, julienned1/3 cup...

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Lump Crab - Avocado Salad
AppetizersCrabSalads

Lump Crab – Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb large lump crabmeat1 stalk celery, sliced very thin1 medium scallions, sliced...

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Chicken Fingers - Buffalo Style
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Fingers – Buffalo Style

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed corn flakes1 tablespoon finely snipped parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1 lb boneless...

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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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Honey Pecan Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons margarine, divided1/4 cup honey1/4...

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Alvie's Spinach Tortilla Rollups
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Alvie’s Spinach Tortilla Rollups

Ingredients: 1 pint sour cream10 ounces frozen spinach ( thawed and drained)3 ounces bacon...

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Quick Tuna Cakes
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Quick Tuna Cakes

Ingredients: 15 saltine crackers2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning2 eggs1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2...

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Super Spinach Pesto
AppetizersEuropeanVegetables

Super Spinach Pesto

Ingredients: 3 cups spinach1 garlic cloves ( a big one)1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Cheese and Bacon Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheese and Bacon Sticks

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry1/2 cup finely grated cheese, i use colby, but any...

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Pumpernickel Melts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pumpernickel Melts

Ingredients: 1 loaf sliced pumpernickel cocktail bread1/4-1/3 cup Dijon mustard8 ounces havarti cheese, sliced...

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Best Ever Sushi Rice
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Best Ever Sushi Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups short-grain calrose rice4 inches piece konbu3 1/2 cups water3 tablespoons sugar1...

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Herbed Tomato Tart
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Herbed Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 1 (17 1/4 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed4 plum tomatoes, thinly...

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