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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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Three-Cheese Stuffed Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Three-Cheese Stuffed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated1/4 cup parmesan cheese,...

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Smoked Salmon Spread
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons...

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AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

The Easiest, Bestest Focaccia Bread Ever!!

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white sugar1 (1/4 ounce) packet...

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Apple Wonton Bundles
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Apple Wonton Bundles

Ingredients: 4 granny smith apples1/4-1/2 cup cinnamon sugar2 -3 cups oil ( I use...

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Trader Vic's Crab Rangoon
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Trader Vic’s Crab Rangoon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, drained and chopped1/2 lb cream cheese, room temperature1/2 teaspoon...

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Tuna Mousse
AppetizersSpreadsTuna

Tuna Mousse

Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin, dissolved in1/2 cup cold water1 (15 ounce)...

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The Best Cucumber Spread
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

The Best Cucumber Spread

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers11 ounces cream cheese ( one 8 oz. and one 3...

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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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Greek Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Greek Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned large shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon course sea salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Rockin' Celery Boats
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Rockin’ Celery Boats

Ingredients: 6 celery ribs, peeled1/3 cup pecans3/4 tablespoon honey3/4 tablespoon melted butter1 pinch cayenne...

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Dried Beef Ball
AppetizersBeefSpreads

Dried Beef Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages dried beef4 -6 green onions1 teaspoon garlic salt2 (16...

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Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Tortillas

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened12 large flour tortillas1/2 jar pickled jalapeno chilies, diced...

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Oregano Breadsticks
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Oregano Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated breadstick dough1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon dried oreganocooking...

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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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Skewered chilli
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Skewered chilli, lime prawns

Ingredients: 500 g raw green shrimp, deveined100 ml olive oil2 birds-eye red chilies, chopped3...

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Swordfish Kebabs
AppetizersFishSeafood

Swordfish Kebabs

Ingredients: 2 lbs swordfish steaks, cut into large cubes3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 lemons, juice...

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Spanozaarkopita
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Spanozaarkopita

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken ( white meat)1 lb phyllo dough1 lb portabella...

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Mushrooms Stuffed With Apples and Herbs
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Mushrooms Stuffed With Apples and Herbs

Ingredients: 20 large button mushrooms1 tablespoon light soy sauce2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil,...

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Turkey Cranberry Bites
AppetizersPoultryTurkey

Turkey Cranberry Bites

Ingredients: 3/4 cup light mayonnaise3 tablespoons honey mustard1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 lb turkey...

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Luscious Chocolate Butter
AppetizersBreakfastCondiments

Luscious Chocolate Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled Directions: Cut...

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Pizza Pretzels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough ( homemade or store bought)1/4 cup pizza sauce (...

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Texas Fajita "ribbons"
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Texas Fajita “ribbons”

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaksfajita seasoning mix3/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup lemon juice2...

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Taco Pinwheels (No Black Olives)
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Taco Pinwheels (No Black Olives)

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese ( softened)3/4 cup seasoned taco meat1/4 cup finely shredded...

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Zucchini Oven Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Zucchini Oven Chips

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick1/4 cup dry Italian style breadcrumbs1/4...

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Zucchini Parmesan Custards with Sauteed Vegetable Dice
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Zucchini Parmesan Custards with Sauteed Vegetable Dice

Ingredients: 2 -3 small zucchini1 tablespoon sweet butter1 tablespoon grated onions1 1/2 cups milk1/2...

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Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 cup olive...

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Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves
AppetizersLemonSalads

Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves

Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur wheat1 cup minced onions1 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Parmesan Oven Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Parmesan Oven Fries

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons...

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No Crust Zucchini Pie
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

No Crust Zucchini Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups grated zucchini1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup canola oil4 eggs ( beaten)1/2 cup...

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Fresh Fig Quesadillas
< 30 minsAppetizersOven

Fresh Fig Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 (9 inch) flour tortillas2 cups coarsely...

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Zingy Tuna Salad
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Zingy Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 1/2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped3 teaspoons mayonnaise...

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Spicy Deep-fried Baby Artichokes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Spicy Deep-fried Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 24 baby artichokes2 quarts water2 tablespoons lemon juiceoil ( for frying)2 eggs1/2 cup...

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Quick Vegetarian Wontons
AppetizersAsianVegan

Quick Vegetarian Wontons

Ingredients: 1 cup coleslaw mix1 inch fresh ginger, grated1 clove garlic, mashed1 tablespoon soy...

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Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh button mushrooms, medium sized1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup finely...

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Asparagus Parmigiana
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Asparagus Parmigiana

Ingredients: 16 fresh asparagus spears2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons parmesan cheese2 teaspoons lemon juice1 dash...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs

Baked Brie in Bread

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup room temp butter1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese8 ounces...

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cream cheese stuffed jalapenos
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

cream cheese stuffed jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 package cream cheese, softenedfresh jalapenos, sliced lengthwise and seeded1/4 cup mayonnaise or...

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Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes ( about 2 lbs)cooking spray4 slices turkey bacon3/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Bread Discs

Ingredients: 4 slices bread4 green chilies, washed and chopped4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed...

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Zucchini Torte
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Zucchini Torte

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs zucchini4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onions3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded...

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Spam Musubi
< 15 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

Spam Musubi

Ingredients: 12 ounces Spam2 cups hot cooked white rice1/4 cup bonito flakes ( furikake...

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AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Ingredients: 1 cup mozzarella cheese ( shredded)1/2 cup pepperoni ( chopped)1/2 cup pizza sauce2...

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Simple yet       Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Simple yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels

Ingredients: 32 dried apricots4 ounces finely ground cashews2 ounces raisins1/4 cup white wine1 lemons,...

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Olives
AppetizersEuropeanLunch/snacks

Olives, Italian Style

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) jars large green olives, with pits, your choice of brand2...

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Garden Vegetable Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Garden Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers flavored spreadable phildelphia cream cheese ( your choice)1 Boboli...

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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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Breadsticks - Pizza Hut Style
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Breadsticks – Pizza Hut Style

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups warm water3 tablespoons olive oil4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons...

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Rolled Oysters
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Rolled Oysters

Ingredients: 2 cups oatmeal5 cups water1/2 cup light corn syrup2 pints oysters, drained, reserve...

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Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup water1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms3/4 cup finely chopped...

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Strawberry-Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Strawberry-Apple Salsa With Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients: 5 flour tortillas1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup washed hulled strawberries1 medium...

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Bloomin' Onion
AppetizersSouth west pacificVegetables

Bloomin’ Onion

Ingredients: 1 large red onions ( 3/4 pound or more)1 eggs1 cup milk1 cup...

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Mom's Zucchini Bites
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Mom’s Zucchini Bites

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, unpeeled,sliced thin4 eggs, slightly beaten1 clove garlic, chopped1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup...

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Spiced Potato Crisps
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spiced Potato Crisps

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil1/2...

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Turkey Wrap With a Kick
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Turkey Wrap With a Kick

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas, wrap2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons salsa3 slices deli peppered turkey...

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Hot Crab Casserole
AppetizersCasserolesCrab

Hot Crab Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers, can use...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Drunken Grilled Wings

Ingredients: 20 chicken wings, with drumlets attached3 tablespoons oyster sauce1/4 cup light soya sauce10...

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Crispy Prawn Baskets
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Crispy Prawn Baskets

Ingredients: 8 spring roll wrappers1 cup chopped prawns or 1 cup cooked shrimp2 cups...

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Crabby Feta Garlic Dip
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Crabby Feta Garlic Dip

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 (12 ounce) packages vacuum packed imitation crabmeat, finely chopped6...

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New Yorker Onion Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

New Yorker Onion Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices brown bread ( or 2 slices if they are large)1 tablespoon...

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Chewy Mall Pretzels
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Chewy Mall Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/4 teaspoons salt1...

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