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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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Baked Brie with Macadamia Nuts
AppetizersCheeseGrains

Baked Brie with Macadamia Nuts

Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) rounds brie cheese1 tablespoon flour1 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2...

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Chocolate Halloween Mice
AppetizersCandyDessert

Chocolate Halloween Mice

Ingredients: 4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares1/3 cup sour cream1 cup chocolate wafers,...

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Figs With Herbed Goat Cheese
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Figs With Herbed Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced shallots1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter1 cup heavy cream1 1/2 teaspoons truffle...

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AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Chinese Latkes with Tangy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes3 green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon salt2...

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1-1-1 Tempura Batter
AppetizersLow fatLow sodium

1-1-1 Tempura Batter

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 cup flour1 cup water, ice cold Directions: Mix all ingredients together...

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Patatas Bravas
AppetizersPotatoesTomatoes

Patatas Bravas

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces1/4 cup olive oilsalt and pepper1...

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Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages brie cheese ( with rind)1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons...

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Vegas Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Vegas Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, shelled, deveined, washed well in tepid water and...

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Coconut Banana Fritters
AppetizersDessertPies and tarts

Coconut Banana Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all purpose1 tablespoon baking powder1 eggs1 tablespoon cooking oil3/4 cup...

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Bruschetta With Gorgonzola Cheese and Honey
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Bruschetta With Gorgonzola Cheese and Honey

Ingredients: 1 baguette ( 1/2-inch thick slices)1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 garlic cloves8...

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Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)

Ingredients: 10 ounces shrimp, shell removed1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1...

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Avocado Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Avocado Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces1 ripe avocados, peeled,...

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Creamy Cheesy Crock Pot Bean Dip
AppetizersBeansLow carb

Creamy Cheesy Crock Pot Bean Dip

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 cup picante sauce or 1 cup salsa1...

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Rick Bayless's Queso Fundido
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Rick Bayless’s Queso Fundido

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into...

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Margarita Prawns
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Margarita Prawns

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons oil1...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped...

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Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 ripe tomatoes, diced1/2 red onions, diced1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, diced2 tablespoons extra...

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Stuffed Vienna Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Stuffed Vienna Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf vienna bread, sliced diagonally almost through to crust1 lb swiss cheese,...

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Rasam
AppetizersVeganVegetarian

Rasam

Ingredients: 100 g red gram, split1 tablespoon oil5 g mustard ( 1 tsp)5 whole...

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AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Cheryl’s own mushroom caps

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream1 package cream cheese ( softened)1/2 teaspoon oregano2 dashes Tabasco...

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AppetizersBeefGround beef

Keftedes-savory meatballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1 medium onions4 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon ground cuminsaltfresh...

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Summer Yogurt Gazpacho
AppetizersEggs/dairyEuropean

Summer Yogurt Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, whole-milk1 cup water1/2 cucumbers, peeled,chopped ( regular or...

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Walnut
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Walnut, Pecorino, and Garlic Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts, shelled1 cup pecorino cheese, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon parsley,...

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Patchwork Veggie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Patchwork Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1...

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Italian Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Italian Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( softened)1 (4 ounce) packages pepperoni (...

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Caribbean Fruit Salad With Coconut Cream Dressing
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Caribbean Fruit Salad With Coconut Cream Dressing

Ingredients: fresh pineapple, cored and cut into slicesfresh strawberries, washed and stemmedkiwi fruits, peeled...

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Sausage Croustades
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Sausage Croustades

Ingredients: 16 slices white bread or 16 slices brown bread1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Falafel

Ingredients: 3 cups tinned chickpeas, well drained1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/2 cup finely chopped...

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Chicken Wings With Lemon and Cracked Pepper
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chicken Wings With Lemon and Cracked Pepper

Ingredients: 12 large chicken wings1 large lemons5 bay leaves1 tablespoon black peppercorns2 tablespoons olive...

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Chicken Papadoris
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Chicken Papadoris

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces4 tablespoons butter...

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White Pizza or Pizza Blanca
AppetizersMain dishPizza

White Pizza or Pizza Blanca

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced onions2 minced garlic cloves1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/3 cup parmesan...

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Cheese Squares
AppetizersBreadsDessert

Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened2 (5 ounce) jars Kraft Old...

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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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Blue Cheese and Cranberry Endive Delights
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Blue Cheese and Cranberry Endive Delights

Ingredients: 2 heads Belgian endive, separated and cleaned1 (4 ounce) containers of crumbled blue...

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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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Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloins3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce1/4...

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Blue Cheese and Herb Bites
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetarian

Blue Cheese and Herb Bites

Ingredients: 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/3...

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Wheat Berry Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Wheat Berry Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup dry wheat berries1/4 cup golden raisins3 tablespoons dried currants1 medium shallots,...

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Mary-Mex Crab Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Mary-Mex Crab Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 lb backfin crab meat1 medium avocados, sliced4 large tortillas2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon...

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Chili Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chili Dip

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can refried beans1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 cup salsa1 cup...

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons ( whichever kind you like)1/3 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists
AppetizersLunch/snacksMarinades and rubs

Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled ( about 1 ounce)1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened2 slices...

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Hot Reuben Dip
AppetizersHigh calciumSpreads

Hot Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar...

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Cheesy  Baked Zucchini
AppetizersLunch/snacksYam/sweet potato

Cheesy Baked Zucchini, Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini ( excess water squeezed out)1 cup grated sweet potatoes...

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Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 7 large white mushrooms, stems removed5 garlic cloves, crushed3 -4 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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Microwaved Norwegian Baked Apples
AppetizersDessertFruit

Microwaved Norwegian Baked Apples

Ingredients: 2 large red baking apples2 tablespoons brown sugar4 ounces gjetost cheese, shredded1/2 teaspoon...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Eggplant (Aubergine) Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, and, cut lengthwise in 1 “slices3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Apple Brickle Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1...

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Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 500 g baby eggplants250 ml white vinegar250 ml water3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon...

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Black Bean Spareribs
AppetizersMain dishPork

Black Bean Spareribs

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork spareribs ( I like back ribs)1/2 cup black bean sauce1/4...

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Endive (Diabetic)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Blue Cheese Stuffed Endive (Diabetic)

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/4 cup scallions, finely...

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Stuffed Celery Stalks
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Stuffed Celery Stalks

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon light...

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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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Black Bean Cakes
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable broth or...

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AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab and Corn Cakes topped with Guacamole

Ingredients: 1 ear corn, trimmed1 (170 g) cans crab, drained1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon...

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Lemon Cream Strawberries
AppetizersBerriesStrawberries

Lemon Cream Strawberries

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon grated lemons,...

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AppetizersLow cholesterolLow protein

Southern Caviar

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained1 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn,...

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Reuben Dip
AppetizersBeefMeat

Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sour cream1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese1/2...

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