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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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Sweet Potato Balls
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4...

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Layered Camembert
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Layered Camembert

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) round camembert cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon dry...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with1 teaspoon coarse salt2 tablespoons...

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Traditional Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Traditional Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 (48 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice ( spicy if desired)2 avocados, chopped2...

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Chicken Biriyani Beggars Pouches
< 4 hoursAppetizersAsian

Chicken Biriyani Beggars Pouches

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces, cut up,washed ( I used boneless thighs)1/2 medium...

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Summer Squash Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Summer Squash Salad

Ingredients: 4 small zucchini ( about 1 pound)4 small crookneck yellow squash ( about...

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Crazy John's Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Crazy John’s Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons finely chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon flour1...

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Baja Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Baja Bites

Ingredients: 5 eggs, beaten1 cup cottage cheese1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup...

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Swiss Cheese Cranberry and Pineapple Spread
AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Swiss Cheese Cranberry and Pineapple Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces soft cream cheese with pineapple6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded1/2 cup dried...

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Corn Flake Chicken or Fish
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Corn Flake Chicken or Fish

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) containers sour cream1 cup corn flakes, slightly crushed2 boneless skinless...

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Roasted Red Peppers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large red peppers, don”t use green,they are not sweet enough for this...

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Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fresh button mushrooms, coarsley choppedsalt and pepper3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley,...

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AppetizersCoconutShrimp

Coconut Prawns

Ingredients: 24 prawns or 24 large shrimp1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar2 eggs2...

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Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas

Ingredients: burrito size flour tortillas ( the very large ones)3/4 lb smoked cheddar cheese1...

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Rainbow Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Rainbow Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls12 ounces cream cheese12 ounces light sour...

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Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple1/2 cup sugar1/2 chopped green peppers1/4 cup chopped pimientos1/2 clove...

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Fool Nabed - Fava Bean Soup (Egyptian)
AppetizersBeansSoups & stews

Fool Nabed – Fava Bean Soup (Egyptian)

Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans ( or 4 cups canned fava or broad...

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Deviled Eggs Ranchero
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Deviled Eggs Ranchero

Ingredients: 12 eggs1/2 cup Miracle Whip1/4 cup salsa, chunky and hot,drained1/4 cup monterey jack...

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Chipotle Cheese Fondue
AppetizersMain dishSauces

Chipotle Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 lb finely diced gruyere cheese ( about 2 cups)1/2 lb finely diced...

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Festive Dried Beef Cheese Ball
AppetizersBeefSpreads

Festive Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces French onion dip8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Lions' Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Lions’ Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb ground round1/3 cup chopped green...

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Marinated Dry Jack Cheese in Herbed Olive Oil
AppetizersCheeseCondiments

Marinated Dry Jack Cheese in Herbed Olive Oil

Ingredients: 7 ounces dry monterey jack cheese, rind removed and sliced lengthwise into 1/4...

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Zucchini Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Nachos

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups zucchini, sliced1 small onions, diced2 tablespoons chili peppers ( canned...

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Antipasticks
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Antipasticks

Ingredients: wooden skewers ( 8 inch)1 pint grape tomatoes20 small bocconcini, balls ( fresh...

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Swiss Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Swiss Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread ( 18-20 inches)1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine,...

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Cottage Cheese (paneer) Cutlets
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cottage Cheese (paneer) Cutlets

Ingredients: 2 cups cottage cheese, grated ( paneer)2 teaspoons gram flour ( besan)1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken Club Squares
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Club Squares

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita
AppetizersLow proteinSpreads

Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita

Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers, seeded and diced ( about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup diced...

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Stuffed Crab Mushrooms With a Touch from of Chef Paulag
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Stuffed Crab Mushrooms With a Touch from of Chef Paulag

Ingredients: 40 ounces from whole mushrooms, stem removed and chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup...

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Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh

Ingredients: 1 lb canned mushrooms2 tablespoons oil2 small onions, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4...

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Grandiose Gazpacho
AppetizersLemonSoups & stews

Grandiose Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans contadina diced tomatoes with garlic1 small vidalia onions, chopped1...

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Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup sweet chili...

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AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Spiced Lamb Triangles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 teaspoon freshly ground...

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Ranch Cheese Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ranch Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 16 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon...

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Deviled Shrimp and Crab
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Deviled Shrimp and Crab

Ingredients: 1 onions, minced1 green peppers, chopped fine1 red peppers, chopped fine3 tablespoons butter1...

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Strawberries Divine
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Strawberries Divine

Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries ( keep stems on)8 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons...

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Mexican Taco Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Taco Pinwheels

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages ounces cream cheese, softened1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green...

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Healthier  Style Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup wheat germ1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8...

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Cheese and Mushroom Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese and Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more for the tortillas1 lb button...

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Fish Kibbeh
AppetizersFishOnions

Fish Kibbeh

Ingredients: 1 kg hamour fish, cleaned, washed and de-boned8 spring onions, washed and finely...

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Kalamata Olive Pesto
AppetizersSaucesSpreads

Kalamata Olive Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup kalamata olives, minced4 cloves garlic2 cups fresh basil, packed3 tablespoons extra...

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Blue Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersFree of...Low carb

Blue Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 ounces blue cheese4 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon half-and-half14 small mushrooms, stems removed14...

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Oven-Baked Walla Walla Sweets (Onion)
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Oven-Baked Walla Walla Sweets (Onion)

Ingredients: 1 walla walla onions ( or sweet onion)1 tablespoon butter1 beef bouillon cubes...

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Cabbage Guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cabbage Guacamole

Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded6 spring onions, thinly sliced1/2 pineapple, choppedchopped nuts (...

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Cheesy Pita Crisps
AfricanAppetizersBreads

Cheesy Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 2 whole wheat pita bread1/4 cup reduced fat margarine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna

Ingredients: lettuce leaves1 apples1 stalk celery, thinly sliced1 (3 1/4 ounce) cans Starkist tuna,...

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Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers
AppetizersLunch/snacksNorth american

Easy Crispy Taco Turnovers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( can use ground turkey if you like)1/2...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mirj’s Hummous Variation

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas1 lemons, zested and juiced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black...

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Dates Wrapped in Cheese Pastry
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Dates Wrapped in Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup margarine1 1/4 cups sifted flour1/2 teaspoon cayenne...

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Brie Smoked Salmon Stackers
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Brie Smoked Salmon Stackers

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages smoked salmon1 (8 ounce) packages of softened brie cheese...

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Nutty Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Nutty Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or 3 smaller size)1 cup breadcrumbs1/2...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke
AppetizersCasserolesMain dish

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke

Ingredients: 2 medium yellow squash ( or Zukes if you prefer)1 onions, diced2 garlic...

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Tomato Croque Monsieur
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato Croque Monsieur

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves2 lbs tomatoes, meaty and ripe, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely...

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Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine1 (16 1/3 ounce) cans Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 (10...

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Almond Deviled Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Almond Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3 tablespoons finely...

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Chicken Fingers Remoulade
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Fingers Remoulade

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup snipped chives or 1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon...

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Cheesy Bread Round
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Cheesy Bread Round

Ingredients: 1 lb round loaf sourdough bread ( or available size)1 lb sliced monterey...

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Marinated Baby Mozzarella
AppetizersEggs/dairySouth west pacific

Marinated Baby Mozzarella

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed1/4 cup basil leaves, tightly...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Thai Spring Rolls (Pa Pia)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cloves chopped garlic4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1 (6 1/2...

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Anchovy Rolls
AppetizersFishSeafood

Anchovy Rolls

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) cans anchovies ( with or without capers)2 tablespoons creme fraiche...

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