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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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Chile Colorado Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chile Colorado Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules ( See *)1 (15 ounce)...

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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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Green and Red Pepper Salad
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Green and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 large green peppers, halved and seeded2 large red peppers, halved and seeded1...

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Curried Shrimp Salad Appetizer
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Shrimp Salad Appetizer

Ingredients: cooking spray1 small red onions, chopped1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled,minced1 tablespoon curry powder1...

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4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 shrimp ( Jumbo sized, peeled, deveined, & tails intact)2 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients: 32 inches fat-free flour tortillas1/2 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese1/2 cup kraft free...

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Barbecue Chex Mix
AppetizersNorth americanPasta

Barbecue Chex Mix

Ingredients: 3 cups Rice Chex3 cups Corn Chex1 1/2 cups pretzel twists1 1/2 cups...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cheddar Cheese Log

Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese ( or other hard cheese of your choice)8...

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Spicy Corn Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Spicy Corn Salad

Ingredients: 6 ears corn2 jalapeno peppers, roasted & peeled2 green onions, minced1/3 cup fresh...

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Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Bites

Ingredients: vegetable oil, for frying2 1/2 cups complete pancake mix, any brand, divided1 1/4...

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Baked Zucchini
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Baked Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini2 tablespoons butter, melted ( or olive oil)1 tablespoon fresh oregano...

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Brie or Camembert Appetizers
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Brie or Camembert Appetizers

Ingredients: generous wedge brie cheese (sometimes, I buy those very small rounds of brie...

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Derf's Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Derf’s Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, smashedvegetable oil cooking spray1/4...

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Nacho Potato Slices for Two
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Nacho Potato Slices for Two

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions1 tablespoon finely chopped green peppers1...

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ghassans tabbouleh
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

ghassans tabbouleh

Ingredients: 4 cups diced tomatoes2/3 cup finely chopped parsley ( , flat leaf is...

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Shalini Sarda's Crispy Golden Fingers
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Shalini Sarda’s Crispy Golden Fingers

Ingredients: 300 g split green gram dal2 large potatoes1 inch fresh ginger2 big green...

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Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 -12 large fresh mushrooms, cleaned1 slice white bread1 tablespoon milk2 cloves garlic,...

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Grilled Shrimp -- Mmmmmm
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp — Mmmmmm

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon garlic salt1/2 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon...

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Tortilla Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tortilla Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (4...

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Tarator - Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup
AppetizersEggs/dairySoups & stews

Tarator – Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers ( about 500 g or 1 lb)500 g plain yogurt (...

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Perfect Pimento Cheese
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Perfect Pimento Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (2 ounce) jars diced pimentos8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated1/2 cup...

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Blooming Onion
AppetizersEggsOnions

Blooming Onion

Ingredients: 1 large sweet vidalia onions1 eggs1 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Hawaiian Charoset
AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Hawaiian Charoset

Ingredients: 1 cup macadamia nuts ( or 1/2 cup macadamia nuts and 1/2 cup...

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Torshi Lift
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Torshi Lift

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs small turnips9 ounces raw beetroots, preferably not much larger than...

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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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Mushroom Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Mushroom Puffs

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped1/2 kg mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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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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Cheese Straws
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Straws

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1...

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Tod Man Pla (Thai Fish Cakes) With Dipping Sauce
AppetizersFishMain dish

Tod Man Pla (Thai Fish Cakes) With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 450 g firm white fish fillets 3 tablespoons rice flour or 3 tablespoons...

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AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Japanese Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) (Yaki Nasu)

Ingredients: 1 lb Japanese eggplants1/4 cup bonito flakes1 2/3 cups dashi2 tablespoons light soy...

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Tzipi's Egyptian Ground Fish Rolls
AppetizersFishMain dish

Tzipi’s Egyptian Ground Fish Rolls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs skinless non oily white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch...

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Blue Cheese Vodka Balls (Finger Food)
AppetizersNorth americanSide dishes

Blue Cheese Vodka Balls (Finger Food)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup blue cheese1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese1 tablespoon peppar vodka1 tablespoon fresh...

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Ruth's Beer Marinated Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Ruth’s Beer Marinated Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) packages frozen meatballs1 (12 ounce) jars Heinz Chili Sauce12 ounces...

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Steamed Yam Cake
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Steamed Yam Cake

Ingredients: 170 g rice flour30 g wheat starch350 g yams, diced into cubes50 g...

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AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Polish Delights

Ingredients: 2 loaves miniature party rye rounds1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 lb Velveeta...

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Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups couscous1/4 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive...

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Pepperoni Pizza Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Pepperoni Pizza Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pizza sauce4 flour tortillas ( 7 or 8 inch)1 cup mozzarella...

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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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Shrimp Teriyaki Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Teriyaki Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined ( I used 21-25 per pound)1/3...

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Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishPork

Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons soy sauce1 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts,...

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Tasty Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Tasty Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, cooled peeled and halved3/4 cup light mayonnaise ( or regular)2...

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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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Indian Tuna Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Indian Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 can chunk tuna, drained1/2 celery ribs, diced small1 tablespoon dill pickle relish2...

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Savory Potato Skins Worth Waiting For
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Savory Potato Skins Worth Waiting For

Ingredients: 4 baby red potatoes1 tablespoon ground coriander2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled1 large boneless chicken...

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Easy Savoury Crab Mini Tarts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Savoury Crab Mini Tarts

Ingredients: 36 slices white bread ( thin sliced)1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup butter1/4 cup...

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Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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Spicy Egg Salad Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Spicy Egg Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus additional for spreading1...

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Celery Boats
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Celery Boats

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives, chopped2 tablespoons onions,...

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Curried Beef and Chicken Satay
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Curried Beef and Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced1 lb chicken, sliced3 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon chilies,...

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Baked Fennel With Vermouth
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Baked Fennel With Vermouth

Ingredients: 3 heads fennel1 clove garlic, finely sliced4 tablespoons butter10 ounces vermouth ( white...

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Homemade Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Homemade Salsa

Ingredients: 10 fresh tomatoes, peeled, then stewed or 1 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes,...

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Cajun Tofu Slices
AppetizersBeansSoy/tofu

Cajun Tofu Slices

Ingredients: 1 (350 g) packages extra firm tofu, cut diagonally into triangles1 teaspoon roasted...

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Succulent Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Succulent Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined or 2 lbs frozen shrimp,...

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Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...

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Marinated Vegetables Deluxe
< 15 minsAppetizersSalads

Marinated Vegetables Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower1 bunch broccoli, with stems3 stalks celery6 medium carrots, cut in...

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Bourbon Franks
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Bourbon Franks

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) bottles tomato ketchup3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup Bourbon...

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Easy Cheese Straws
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Easy Cheese Straws

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 lb butter1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste1 lb cheddar...

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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Crab Spread for Crackers (Non-Dairy)

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, picked over1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced3 -4 tablespoons...

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Emily's Cheese and Tomato Cracker Appetizer
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Emily’s Cheese and Tomato Cracker Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 cup whipped cream cheese1 teaspoon dried chives or 1 teaspoon fresh chives1/2...

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