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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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Mirj's Faux Crab Salad
AppetizersCrabSalads

Mirj’s Faux Crab Salad

Ingredients: 300 g imitation crabmeat ( I use Alaska pollack)1 bunch scallions, green part...

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Feta Pita Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Pita Appetizer

Ingredients: 6 whole pita breads ( soft without pockets)3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese3/4 cup...

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Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup semolina2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon butter1...

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Cowboy Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Cowboy Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 eggs1...

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Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sesame oil1 small green peppers, seeded and finely chopped...

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Glass Noodles With Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Glass Noodles With Crab

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) packages thin rice noodles ( mung bean thread)2 tablespoons neutral...

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Spiced Edamame - 1 Pt
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spiced Edamame – 1 Pt

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen edamame, shelled1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Horseradish Chive Butter
AppetizersSpreadsVery low carbs

Horseradish Chive Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish2 tablespoons minced fresh chives...

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Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2...

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Tequila-chipotle Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tequila-chipotle Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo3 tablespoons tequila2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon ketchup1...

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AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Italian olive oil dip

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic ( minced)1 tablespoon italian seasoning ( dried,in...

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Andy's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Andy’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter, room temperature2 cloves garlic, minced1 loaf French breadparsley flakesaluminum foil...

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Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread!
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread!

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream, plus2 tablespoons sour...

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Geoff's Caprese Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Geoff’s Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ( cherry size)4 ounces roasted peppers ( chopped)1 lb...

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Blue Cheese Baguette Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Blue Cheese Baguette Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and...

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Alsatian Tarte Flambee
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Alsatian Tarte Flambee

Ingredients: 1 (17 1/3 ounce) packages frozen puff pastry2/3 cup Quark3 tablespoons heavy creamnutmeg3...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Sticks
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Sticks

Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplants1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper3 large eggs,...

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Ukrainian Meatless Borsch (Borscht)
AppetizersEuropeanVegetables

Ukrainian Meatless Borsch (Borscht)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried mushrooms ( or more)1 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons vegetable oil2...

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Madam Butterfly Tiger Shrimp on Pillow Crisps
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Madam Butterfly Tiger Shrimp on Pillow Crisps

Ingredients: 12 large tiger shrimp, devined3 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon cayenne...

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Better Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseSalads

Better Bruschetta

Ingredients: 10 roma tomatoes, diced1 ounce fresh basil leaves, chopped1/2 purple onions, diced fine...

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AppetizersMain dishMarinades and rubs

No Lackie Souvlaki

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lite olive oil1 tablespoon oregano1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon black...

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 1/2 cups unpeeled red apples, chopped ( or...

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Broiled Brandy Saganaki
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Broiled Brandy Saganaki

Ingredients: 1 lb kasseri cheese, cut in wedges2 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons brandy1/2 lemons,...

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Mediterranean Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Mediterranean Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-cooked eggs, shelled1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon finely chopped onions1 tablespoon capers, rinsed,...

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Chilled Soba Noodles
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Chilled Soba Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried soba noodles ( buckwheat)1 1/2 inches ginger, peeled and sliced...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Greek-Style Scampi

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained...

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Savory Kalamata Cheesecake Squares
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Savory Kalamata Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup pecans, very finely chopped1/3 cup butter...

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Champagne Grape and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Champagne Grape and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb baby shrimp ( the smallest you can find!)1/4 lb champagne grapes...

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Pasta with Asparagus
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked elbow macaroni5 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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Chipotle Hummus
< 60 minsAppetizersFor 1 or 2

Chipotle Hummus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans3 tablespoons tahini1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 tablespoon...

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Crabbies (Paula Deen)
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Crabbies (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 8 ounces good white crabmeat, picked free of shells1 (5 ounce) jars Kraft...

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Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)

Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Cold Cucumber Basil Soup
AppetizersEggs/dairySoups & stews

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups plain low-fat yogurt1 medium cucumbers, peeled and grated,coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped...

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Doing "the Mashed Potato" Balls
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Doing “the Mashed Potato” Balls

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chickensalt and pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 portabella mushrooms, chopped (...

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Armenian Bulgur and Potato Balls
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Armenian Bulgur and Potato Balls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes ( about 6 medium)3/4 cup fine bulgur3/4 cup floursaltblack...

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Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Tabbouleh – Middle Eastern Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous6 lemons, juice of1/2 cup very fine dice onions1/2 cup fine...

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Cilantro Sour Cream
AppetizersCondimentsEggs/dairy

Cilantro Sour Cream

Ingredients: 16 ounces sour cream1 cup finely chopped cilantro1 medium limes Directions: Mix sour...

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Fried Wontons
AppetizersAsianFor large groups

Fried Wontons

Ingredients: 100 wonton skins1 lb ground pork1 bunch green onions, chopped fine1/2 head green...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Roasted Garlic Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlicolive oil1 loaf French bread16 ounces cream cheese1 cup romano cheese,...

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AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Cajun-Style Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 envelope onion soup mix1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Turkey Pastrami Roll

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry1/2 lb sliced turkey breast1/2 lb sliced pastrami6 ounces Dijonnaise mustard...

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Italian Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Italian Nachos

Ingredients: 12 wonton wrappers1 egg whites, frothed2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon oregano or 1/2...

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I Can't Be Left Alone With It
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

I Can’t Be Left Alone With It, Artichoke Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) boxes frozen artichoke hearts, thawed & chopped small1 tablespoon olive...

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Basil Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Basil Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 pints cherry tomatoes1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Grands Cheese Pizzas
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

Easy Grands Cheese Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (16 1/4 ounce) cans large refrigerated biscuits1 (8 ounce) cans pizza sauce2...

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Chex Caramel Corn
AppetizersDessertKid Friendly

Chex Caramel Corn

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex4 cups popped...

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Deep Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Deep Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups breadcrumbs, freshly made2 teaspoons paprika2...

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Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked ( I usually just steam them or...

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Two Cheese Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Two Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 small tomatoes,...

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Whiskey Sour
AppetizersLow proteinNorth american

Whiskey Sour

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons kentucky Bourbon1/2 lemons, juice of1 tablespoon sugar, boiled and cooled with...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Super Sushi Nori Rolls

Ingredients: 500 g sushi rice5 sheets nori2 cups vegetables (sweet peppers, avocado, zucchini or...

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Hope's Fresh Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Hope’s Fresh Salsa

Ingredients: 1 quart canned tomatoes, undrained1 medium onions, any color2 -4 jalapenos, to taste1...

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Layered Ginger Chicken Dip
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Layered Ginger Chicken Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup catsup2 tablespoons rice...

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Sweet Sausage Rolls
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Sweet Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls24 cocktail smoked sausage links1/2 cup...

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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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Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Coconut Satay Skewers

Ingredients: 40 wooden skewers1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts6 shallots6 cloves garlic, peeled1/3...

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Pot Sticker Pork and Coriander Dumplings With Dipping Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pot Sticker Pork and Coriander Dumplings With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 300 g pork mince3 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon ketjap manis or 1 tablespoon...

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Bacon-Crescent Rollups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon-Crescent Rollups

Ingredients: 1 (8 count) packages crescent rolls1/2 cup sour creamonion powder12 slices bacon, cooked...

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Pork Gyoza
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pork Gyoza

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cabbage, chopped and boiled1/4 cup carrots, shredded2 tablespoons green onions, chopped1/2...

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