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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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Drunken Wieners
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Drunken Wieners

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages lit’l smokie cocktail franks2 -3 tablespoons butter1 large green...

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Johnnie's Sauerkraut
AppetizersLow cholesterolLow protein

Johnnie’s Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 (27 ounce) cans sauerkraut, do not drain1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup oil...

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My Saganaki
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

My Saganaki

Ingredients: 1/2 lb kasseri cheese ( in 2 large slices)flour ( as needed)1/4 cup...

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Best Ever and Most Popular Garlic Chips with Hummus
AmericanAppetizersBreads

Best Ever and Most Popular Garlic Chips with Hummus

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) packages of your favorite hummus ( different flavors)1 (20 ounce)...

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Tuna Salsa Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Tuna Salsa Wraps

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) envelopes chunk light tuna or 1 (7 ounce) envelopes albacore...

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AppetizersItalianVegetables

Seared and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...

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Oven Fried Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Oven Fried Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs ( about 40 crackers)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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French Tomato Mustard Pie
AppetizersLunch/snacksSavory pies

French Tomato Mustard Pie

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts4 ounces French mustard4 ounces swiss cheese, grated6 sliced tomatoes1 teaspoon...

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Mushroom Parmesan
AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb mushrooms2 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Horseradish Sticks
AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Cheesy Horseradish Sticks

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise2...

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Crispy Chicken Flautas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy Chicken Flautas

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, bone insalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons chicken stock, plus...

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Crunchy Chili Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Crunchy Chili Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) vidalia onions, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch slices and separated into...

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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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Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans apricot halves1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken Spread
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Chicken Spread

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 clove garlic1 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons parsley3 ounces low-fat cream...

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Pico De Gallo
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients: 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes1/2 cup diced sweet onions1/2 cup diced poblano peppers1...

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Honey Ginger Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Honey Ginger Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 2/3 cup honey2 tablespoons peeled minced fresh ginger2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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Curried Chicken Spread
AppetizersChickenSpreads

Curried Chicken Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ( low fat OK)1 cup chicken, finely minced...

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Fried Gator Tail
< 60 minsAppetizersSeafood

Fried Gator Tail

Ingredients: 1 lb alligator meat1 large eggs1 cup peanut oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons...

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Minted Fennel
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Minted Fennel

Ingredients: 2 heads fennel, trimmed and split2 cups chicken stock2 teaspoons sugar3 teaspoons concentrated...

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Exotic Mushroom Tart
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Exotic Mushroom Tart

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup minced onionssaltfreshly ground black pepper4 cups...

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Aztec Guacamole
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Aztec Guacamole

Ingredients: 2 avocados, cut in chunks8 tomatillos2 garlic cloves1/4 medium onions, chopped1 serrano peppers...

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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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AppetizersBreadsCheese

Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons dried...

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Thai Shrimp Rolls
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Thai Shrimp Rolls

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon fish sauce1/8 teaspoon Thai red curry...

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Chorizo With Dates and Bacon
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Chorizo With Dates and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) chorizo sausage8 medjool dates, cut in half lengthways and pitted16...

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Ham Roll-ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ham Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened6 stuffed olives, chopped1 tablespoon mayonnaise4 slices...

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Copycat Applebee's Quesadillas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Copycat Applebee’s Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hormel real bacon bits ( black label)2 8-inch flour tortillassoftened butter...

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Fried Portabella Mushroom Strips
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Fried Portabella Mushroom Strips

Ingredients: 3 large portabella mushrooms1/4 cup flour2 eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 cups panko1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Peppered Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 12 chicken wings2 teaspoons salt5 cloves garlic, finely crushed1 teaspoon fresh black peppercorns,...

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Hopvine's Marinated Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Hopvine’s Marinated Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 medium globe eggplants or 2 medium Japanese eggplants1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons...

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Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Torta
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Torta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter1/2 small onions, finely chopped1/2...

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Simple Zucchini Soup
AppetizersSoups & stewsSquash

Simple Zucchini Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 sweet onions, chopped fine1 3/4 lbs sliced...

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Baked Spinach With Three Cheeses
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Baked Spinach With Three Cheeses

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped spring onions ( leek can also be used)1/2 cup...

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French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic

Ingredients: 1 cup dry sherry4 onions, thinly sliced9 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon whole wheat...

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Velveeta rye party squares
AppetizersBreakfastPork

Velveeta rye party squares

Ingredients: Velveeta cheese1 1/2 lbs pork sausage2 tablespoons grape jellyrye cocktail bread, slices Directions:...

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Marianne's Marinated Vegetables
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Marianne’s Marinated Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped3/4 cup carrots, sliced diagonally1 cup celery, sliced...

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Almond Cream Cheese Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Almond Cream Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup almonds, chopped1 cup almonds, sliced1/2 cup...

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Lemon Basil Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Lemon Basil Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 -18 large tiger shrimp, peeled and de-veined ( I leave the tail...

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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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Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Pasta Mexicali
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pasta Mexicali

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces rotini pasta,...

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Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon...

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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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Marinated Fennel
AppetizersLow proteinSalads

Marinated Fennel

Ingredients: 1 lb fennel bulbs1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt & freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup...

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Grilled French Bread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Grilled French Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley1 clove garlic,...

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Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled and diced1 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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Chilaquiles
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Chilaquiles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tomatillos4 garlic cloves1 large jalapenos, stemmed and diced1/4 cup packed...

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So Yummy Tuna Salad Mixture
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

So Yummy Tuna Salad Mixture

Ingredients: 1 can albacore tuna in water ( drained)1 1/2 tablespoons Best Foods Mayonnaise...

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Crabbetizers
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crabbetizers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened6 ounces back fin crabmeat, cartilage and shell removed1/4...

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Blue Cheese Puffs
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Blue Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuits1/4 cup butter1 (4 ounce) packages blue cheese,...

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Tasty Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Warm Mushroom  Crostini
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Warm Mushroom Crostini

Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms, assorted, roughly chopped4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 slices smoked...

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Mini Flaky Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Flaky Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls1/3 cup pizza sauce1/4 cup...

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AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Fennel Gratin

Ingredients: 2 lbs fennel bulbs1/3 cup butter1 cup grated parmigiano1 cup whole milk or...

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AppetizersBreadsGrains

Spicy Naan

Ingredients: 2 cups water ( lukewarm)1 teaspoon yeast1 cup milk ( lukewarm)6 cups flour1...

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Tuna Tataki
AppetizersSide dishesTuna

Tuna Tataki

Ingredients: 1 fresh loin tuna steaks ( without bloodlines)black pepper1 cup peanut oil1 ounce...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Orange – Pecan Spread

Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: Mix all...

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Easy Olive and Artichoke Spread
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Easy Olive and Artichoke Spread

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans pitted black olives, drained1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, slightly...

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AmericanAppetizersNorth american

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers2 cups thinly sliced onions1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2...

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