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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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Mushroom Strudel
< 60 minsAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Strudel

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ( woody stems removed)1 lb cremini...

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Mushroom Parmesan
AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb mushrooms2 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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Irish Croquettes :  Corned Beef and Potato
AppetizersBeefSide dishes

Irish Croquettes : Corned Beef and Potato

Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes, left overs are fine seasoned withsalt, to taste,andpepper, to...

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Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, Hellman’s1 (4 ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Asian Prawn Brochette

Ingredients: 32 large prawns1 clove garlic, chopped1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce1...

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Christmas Nuts N' Bolts Snack
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Christmas Nuts N’ Bolts Snack

Ingredients: 1 cup butter3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons...

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Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten to blend1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 cup...

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Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Grilled Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray1 -2 portabella mushrooms, cap1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon coarsley...

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Sauteed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Sauteed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter3 large onions1 lb mushroomssalt and pepperbread, for eating and mopping,...

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Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 medium leeks, white and tender green, coarsely chopped1/2 lb fresh...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Green Chili Snackers

Ingredients: 3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained4 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Curried Cream Cheese and Vegetable Spirals
AppetizersCarrotsOnions

Curried Cream Cheese and Vegetable Spirals

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium carrots, coarsely grated1 small sweet red...

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Jalapeno Chicken Pita Crisps
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Jalapeno Chicken Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts, cooked and diced12 ounces cream cheese2 jalapenos3 tablespoons chopped onions2...

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Mexican Snack Stacks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Snack Stacks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup salsa ( any variety, I used my homemade)1/4 cup sour cream1/2...

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Bruschetta with White Beans
AppetizersBeansWeeknight

Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 1 cup dried great northern beans3 plum tomatoes, seeded,chopped1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata...

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Another Chicken Wings Recipe
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Another Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients: 24 whole chicken wingssalt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 ounces...

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Hot Mamas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Hot Mamas

Ingredients: 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Chicken Pot Stickers
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Pot Stickers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 pinch salt3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 -8 tablespoons hot...

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Four-Cheese Pate
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Four-Cheese Pate

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 cup...

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Pizza Swirls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Swirls

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) frozen bread dough3 ounces pepperoni, chopped1/2 lb swiss cheese, shredded1/2...

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Roast Tomato Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Roast Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 6 medium ripe tomatoes2 cloves garlic, peeled6 anchovy fillets, rinsed1/2 cup basil leaves6...

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Deep-Fried Garlic Cloves and Green Olives
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Deep-Fried Garlic Cloves and Green Olives

Ingredients: 36 large garlic cloves, peeled1 cup pitted green olives, like Manzanilla or picholine1...

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Meatballs in Peanut Curry Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Meatballs in Peanut Curry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1...

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Easy And Healthy Low Cal Corn On The Cob
AppetizersCornVegetables

Easy And Healthy Low Cal Corn On The Cob

Ingredients: 3 corn on the cob, huskedwater, as required1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2...

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Tomato Devils
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Tomato Devils

Ingredients: 25 small bread rounds or 25 slices rye cocktail bread1 cup grated cheddar...

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Chicken Enchilada Ring
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Enchilada Ring

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives1 (4 ounce)...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Garlic Olives

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced or pressed1/2 teaspoon oregano2 (7 ounce)...

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Tarama Salata
AppetizersLemonSpreads

Tarama Salata

Ingredients: 8 slices white bread1 medium onions1 garlic cloves1 parsley sprigs8 ounces tarama1 cup...

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Applebee's Onion Peels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Applebee’s Onion Peels

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar1 teaspoon water1 teaspoon...

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Yummy Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Yummy Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, baked3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...

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Cranberry Sausage Tartlettes
AppetizersMeatWinter

Cranberry Sausage Tartlettes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 lb...

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Pumpernickel Melts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pumpernickel Melts

Ingredients: 1 loaf sliced pumpernickel cocktail bread1/4-1/3 cup Dijon mustard8 ounces havarti cheese, sliced...

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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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Tomato-Basil Squares
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tomato-Basil Squares

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup...

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Baby Artichokes
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Baby Artichokes

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

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AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Uncle Charly’s Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 can salmon, drained3/4 cup mashed potatoes ( minced)2 tablespoons cream2 tablespoons minced...

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Steamed Garlic and Herb Mussels
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Steamed Garlic and Herb Mussels

Ingredients: 2 kg medium black mussels2 tablespoons olive oil10 garlic cloves, crushed4 red Thai...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Elvis’s Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients: 8 dill pickles1/2 cup flour1 1/4 tablespoons black pepper1/4 cup beer1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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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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Jalapeno Poppers
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened15 jalapeno peppers2 eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Grilled Scallops With Cashew - Cucumber Relish
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Grilled Scallops With Cashew – Cucumber Relish

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, diced1/2 cup cashews, chopped1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Dancing Pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Dancing Pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil1 clove garlic, slightly smashed1/2 cup pepitas ( pumpkin seeds, raw...

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Deep Fried Camembert With Cranberry Sauce
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Deep Fried Camembert With Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces camembert cheese1/4 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup...

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Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 portabella mushrooms, stems removed and reserved for stuffing1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup...

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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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Canapes with Green Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Canapes with Green Spread

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature1 tablespoon freshly...

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Paneer Canapes
AppetizersAsianEggs/dairy

Paneer Canapes

Ingredients: 2 onions, finely chopped1 big potatoes, boiled and finely chopped200 g cottage 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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Maurice Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Maurice Salad

Ingredients: 14 ounces ham, cut into strips14 ounces cooked turkey breast, cut into strips14...

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Marinated Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon...

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Johnnie's Sauerkraut
AppetizersLow cholesterolLow protein

Johnnie’s Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 (27 ounce) cans sauerkraut, do not drain1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup oil...

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Sweet and Sour Cocktail "Dogs" with Pineapple
AppetizersBeefPineapple

Sweet and Sour Cocktail “Dogs” with Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 cup catsup1 cup grape jelly3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons prepared mustard1 (20...

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French Tomato Mustard Pie
AppetizersLunch/snacksSavory pies

French Tomato Mustard Pie

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts4 ounces French mustard4 ounces swiss cheese, grated6 sliced tomatoes1 teaspoon...

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Curried Chicken Puffs
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Curried Chicken Puffs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter2/3 cup flour1 dash salt2 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages...

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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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Panko Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce (Jessup Lane)
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Panko Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce (Jessup Lane)

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, not too broken apart1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped1 cup panko3...

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AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Jeera Murg (Chicken with Cumin)

Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless chicken, cut into 1/2-inch dice1 teaspoon lemon juice1 -1 1/2...

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AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Napa Cabbage Steak

Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbagesea salt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon yuzu juice...

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Cold Teriyaki Tofu
AppetizersBeansSoy/tofu

Cold Teriyaki Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages firm tofu1/2 cup soy sauce3 cloves minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Maryland Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabGrains

Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat1 eggs1 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons brown mustard2 tablespoons...

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