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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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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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AppetizersMeatPork

Baked Lumpia Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork1 medium carrots, chopped fine1 medium onions, chopped fine1...

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Sesame Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Sesame Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 1/2 lbs Japanese eggplants, thinly sliced crosswise1/4 cup water2...

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Broccoli Salad with Oven-Roasted Mushrooms
AppetizersBroccoliSalads

Broccoli Salad with Oven-Roasted Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 lbs mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed4 large shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise6 tablespoons...

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Versatile Guacamole Variation
AppetizersNorth americanSalads

Versatile Guacamole Variation

Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocados ( mashed)3 tablespoons chunky mild salsa3 tablespoons cheddar cheese...

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Blue Cheese Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Blue Cheese Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon...

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Greek Phyllo Seafood Rolls
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Greek Phyllo Seafood Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, chopped, thawed3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/3 cup...

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AppetizersCandyDessert

Peppermint Crunch Mix

Ingredients: 6 cups popped popcorn ( I use white natural)4 cups Honey Nut Chex1...

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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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Avocado Boats
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Avocado Boats

Ingredients: 3 ripe Hass avocadoes1 lemonshot sauce, several drops ( recommended ( Tabasco)extra virgin...

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Taco Bowls
AppetizersLunch/snacksTurkey

Taco Bowls

Ingredients: 20 (6 inch) flour tortillas1 lb ground turkey1 1/4 ounces reduced-sodium taco seasoning...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Mushroom Stacks

Ingredients: 6 large field mushrooms50 g blue cheese1 tablespoon sunflower seeds2 sprigs flat leaf...

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Cajun Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup unbleached white flour1 tablespoon cayenne...

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Easy Cucumber Sandwich Appetizer
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Easy Cucumber Sandwich Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 loaf white bread1 -2 cucumbers, peeled,and sliced-i prefer hothouse,they have less seeds1...

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Swedish Nuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Swedish Nuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds2 cups walnut halves2 egg whites1 cup sugar1 dash...

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Spicy Carrot Puree
AfricanAppetizersVegetables

Spicy Carrot Puree

Ingredients: 750 g carrots, peeled and choppedsalt4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons wine vinegar2 garlic...

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Meatballs in Peanut Curry Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs in Peanut Curry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1...

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Koftas
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Koftas

Ingredients: 500 g lamb mince or 500 g beef mince1 purple shallots, sliced thinly3...

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Baked Green Olives in Spicy Cheese Pastry
AmericanAppetizersSouthwestern u.s.

Baked Green Olives in Spicy Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, Tillamook is best1 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup...

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Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs gruyere or 1 1/4 lbs swiss cheese, grated1 lb monterey...

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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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Triscuits Florentine
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Triscuits Florentine

Ingredients: 60 Triscuit crackers ( any flavor)4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened10 ounces frozen chopped...

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Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 2 slices low-carb breadmayonnaiseminced garlic (my choice) or garlic spray, to taste (...

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Blue Chips Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Blue Chips Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread12 -15 slices provolone cheese1 cup shrimp, the little salad...

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Cinnamon Toast Sticks
AppetizersBreakfastKid Friendly

Cinnamon Toast Sticks

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 (11 ounce) packages commercial soft breadsticks3 tablespoons...

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Tofu Veggie Balls
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Veggie Balls

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 large onions, finely chopped1 large carrots,...

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Pecan Cups
AppetizersDessertFruit

Pecan Cups

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter1 cup...

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Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese1 cup flour1 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup breadcrumbs1...

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Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 large fresh stuffing button mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed2 cups...

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Kalamata Olive Pesto
AppetizersSaucesSpreads

Kalamata Olive Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup kalamata olives, minced4 cloves garlic2 cups fresh basil, packed3 tablespoons extra...

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Old Stand-by Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Old Stand-by Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs, shelled ( obviously)2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Green Olive Onion Cream Cheese
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Green Olive Onion Cream Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ( reduced-fat is OK)1/2 cup chopped pimento stuffed...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Savoury Veggie Pate

Ingredients: 1 cup ground pecans1 (8 ounce) cans baby peas3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 large...

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Mexi Cashews
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Mexi Cashews

Ingredients: 1 egg whites2 1/2 cups cashews1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Delectable Italian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefSide dishes

Delectable Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs5 cloves garlic ( chopped finely)2...

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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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Batter
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons oil1 eggs Directions: Mix all...

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Cheese and Onion Tart
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Cheese and Onion Tart

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits2...

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Chicken in a Sleeping Bag
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Chicken in a Sleeping Bag

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls8 ounces cooked ham, 8...

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Sheila's Smoked Tuna Dip
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Sheila’s Smoked Tuna Dip

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil5 tablespoons liquid smoke3 tablespoons Mrs....

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Potato and Beef Kebba
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Potato and Beef Kebba

Ingredients: 1 lb boiled potatoes2 eggs1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1 lb ground beef1/2 cup almonds1/4...

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Oklahoma-style Fried Cucumbers
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Oklahoma-style Fried Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices2 eggs, beaten1 1/2...

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German Cucumber Dressing
AppetizersEuropeanGerman

German Cucumber Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons light tasting oil ( I used Crisco)2 tablespoons apple...

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Soba Noodles With Mushrooms
AppetizersPastaSide dishes

Soba Noodles With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb soba noodles ( buckwheat noodles)3 portabella mushrooms, parboiled for 3 minutes...

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AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Cheese and Oyster Vol-Au-Vents

Ingredients: 12 vol-au-vent cases6 teaspoons cream cheese6 medium oysters, shucked3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, finely...

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Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)

Ingredients: 2 slices home-made style bread, trimmed of crust and torn into small pieces1/4...

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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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Candy Nuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Candy Nuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cashews or 1 1/2 cups peanuts or 1 1/2 cups...

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Mini Pizzas
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce ( or as much as needed)2 slices...

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Vegetable Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Vegetable Chips

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs assorted sweet potatoes (root vegetables) or 2 -3 lbs russet...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Sweet Pickled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled1 large onions, sliced in rings2 cups white vinegar2 cups...

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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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Cinnamon Sugared Almonds
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cinnamon Sugared Almonds

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1/2 cup water4 cups whole almonds1 1/2-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...

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Vegan Baked Tofu Strips
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegan Baked Tofu Strips

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup cold water2...

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AppetizersOne Dish mealSpreads

Radish Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1/2 cup butter (softened) or 1/2 cup margarine...

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Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 200 g firm tofu2 tablespoons cornstarchsalt and pepper, to tasteoil, for frying1 tablespoon...

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Zucchini Oven " Fries"
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Zucchini Oven ” Fries”

Ingredients: 5 zucchini1 egg whites2/3 cup flour1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powdercooking...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Salami Snacks

Ingredients: 12 slices dry italian salami, thinpeanut butter ( we prefer chunky)sweet gherkins or...

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Cocktail Sausages and Meatballs
AppetizersBeefPork

Cocktail Sausages and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup currant jelly1/4 cup dry red wine1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemons, rind...

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