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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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AppetizersChickenMain dish

Cam’s Favorite Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Roasted Baby Artichokes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 8 baby artichokesolive oilsaltpepperfresh squeezed lemon juice Directions: Cut off the top quarter...

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Road Trip Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Road Trip Snack Mix

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages mini twist pretzels1 (12 1/2 ounce) boxes Ritz Bits...

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Old Kentucky Beer Cheese
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Old Kentucky Beer Cheese

Ingredients: 2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature2 garlic cloves, mashed3 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Blue Cheese and Walnut Crumpets
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Blue Cheese and Walnut Crumpets

Ingredients: 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled ( or other creamy blue cheese)5 teaspoons unsalted...

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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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Crispy Chicken Goujons
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Goujons

Ingredients: 200 -250 g breadcrumbs, made from stale bread1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery...

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Basil-Walnut Pesto
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Basil-Walnut Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves ( approx. 2 oz)1/3 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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Tomato Potato Galette
AppetizersMain dishPotatoes

Tomato Potato Galette

Ingredients: 5 medium red potatoes, washed & grated1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper3...

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Chicken Spiedino - Spiedies - Speedies
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Spiedino – Spiedies – Speedies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 large red bell peppers2 large green...

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Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, real or imitation1/2 lb asparagus, nice thin spears,divided2 medium fresh...

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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Crisp Coconut Shrimp With Oriental Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCoconutShrimp

Crisp Coconut Shrimp With Oriental Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 eggs2 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 lb approx. 31-40 large shrimp1 1/2 cups...

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Low-Fat Bruschetta
AppetizersGrainsMain dish

Low-Fat Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes1 1/4 cups boiling water14 inches long granary French...

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Salmon Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Salmon Spread

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans salmon3 ounces fat free cream cheese, at room temperature1/2...

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Smoked Salmon Rilettes
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Rilettes

Ingredients: 200 g smoked salmon3 tablespoons creme fraiche15 g unsalted butter, at room temperature,...

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Heidelberg Wurstsalat
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Heidelberg Wurstsalat

Ingredients: 2 lbs german bologna1 lb swiss cheese5 medium tomatoes2 medium dill pickles1 large...

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Brie and Dried Cranberry Quesadillas
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Brie and Dried Cranberry Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions8 flour tortillas...

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Wonderful Cheese Ball
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Wonderful Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Bacon Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Creamy Bacon Bites

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese4 slices bacon, cooked,drained and crumbled2 tablespoons minced onions1/8 teaspoon...

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Chinese Spring Rolls (Shanghai) Dim Sum
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Chinese Spring Rolls (Shanghai) Dim Sum

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten2 cups water, approximatelyvegetable oil1 tablespoon...

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Wontons With Spring Onion
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Wontons With Spring Onion, Ginger and Vinegar Dressing

Ingredients: 9 medium uncooked prawns, about 300gm ( shrimp)1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped1 tablespoon spring...

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Tuna Pecan Ball
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Tuna Pecan Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened7 ounces solid white tuna, drained and flaked3 tablespoons...

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Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Zucchini and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Zucchini and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 4 zucchini1 cup crumbled feta cheese8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilsea salt (...

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Grilled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Grilled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs1 cup sharp cheddar cheese1 cup sliced red peppers1 cup salsa1/2 cup...

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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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New England Crabby Melts
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

New England Crabby Melts

Ingredients: 3 jarred roasted red peppers, drainedsaltpepper1 lemons, juice of3 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces...

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Grilled Figs With Thyme  Honey and Gorgonzola Toasts
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Grilled Figs With Thyme Honey and Gorgonzola Toasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mild or medium-strength honey, such as clover6 sprigs fresh thyme (...

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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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Splenda-Id Candied Nuts That are Equal to No Other
AppetizersDessertFruit

Splenda-Id Candied Nuts That are Equal to No Other

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water1 1/2 cups raw nuts6 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute...

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Grilled Low Carb Chicken Satay
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Low Carb Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce1/2 cup lime juice2...

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Garlic Artichokes
AppetizersVegetablesVegetarian

Garlic Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 large globe artichokes ( 1 lb each)1 lemons, cut into quarters3 cloves...

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Maria's Chicken Canapes
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Maria’s Chicken Canapes

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chopped chicken3/4 cup mayonnaise, more if needed to moisten1/4 cup...

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Mini Taco Cups Appetizers
< 15 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mini Taco Cups Appetizers

Ingredients: 48 corn tortilla chips, shaped3/4 cup fat free sour cream1 1/2 teaspoons taco...

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts With Ketchup Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts With Ketchup Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 (8 ounce) cans...

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Cinnamon Toast Sticks
AppetizersBreakfastKid Friendly

Cinnamon Toast Sticks

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 (11 ounce) packages commercial soft breadsticks3 tablespoons...

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Luscious Chocolate Butter
AppetizersBreakfastCondiments

Luscious Chocolate Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled Directions: Cut...

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Bloody Mary Salad
AppetizersSaladsSeafood

Bloody Mary Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon shallots, finely minced1/4 cup vodka ( or 1/4...

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Emeril's Beef Chili Cheese Fries
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Emeril’s Beef Chili Cheese Fries

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups chopped yellow onionssaltcayenne2 lbs ground beef1 tablespoon chili...

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AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Frugal Gourmet’s Ukrainian Pagach

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons margarine1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Lipton Hearty Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Lipton Hearty Nachos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Lipton Onion Soup Mix (...

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Chinese Chicken Salad on Corn Chips
AppetizersChickenSalads

Chinese Chicken Salad on Corn Chips

Ingredients: 4 ounces tomatoes4 ounces grilled chicken breasts1/2 avocados1 stalk scallions (optional)1 ounce alfalfa8...

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 26 large uncooked shrimp ( peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)1/3 cup cornstarch1...

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Crabmeat Deviled Eggs
AppetizersCrabEggs

Crabmeat Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and cut in half lengthwise3 tablespoons mayonnaise ( not...

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Double Cheese and Herb Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Double Cheese and Herb Bread

Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil leaves or...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
AppetizersItalianSalads

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...

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AppetizersMeatPork

Kelly’s Pot Stickers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground lean pork1 cup cabbage ( finely chopped)3 green onions (...

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Deep Fried Beef Rolls (Martabak Telur)
AppetizersBeefMeat

Deep Fried Beef Rolls (Martabak Telur)

Ingredients: 50 spring roll wrappers ( I used frozen)1/2 lb ground beef5 large eggs5...

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Hot Crab Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Hot Crab Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded crabmeat2 cups shredded swiss cheese2 tablespoons minced green onions1 cup...

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Mar Far Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Mar Far Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup soy sauce5 ounces fermented bean curd1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon...

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Mom's Dill Beans (Pickled)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Mom’s Dill Beans (Pickled)

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow beans1 tablespoon pickling salt2 tablespoons vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1 sprig dill1...

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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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Onion Herb Bagel Chips
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Onion Herb Bagel Chips

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix2/3 cup melted butter1 teaspoon crushed dried...

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AppetizersBeansSide dishes

White Bean Pate with Tomato Relish

Ingredients: baguette, sliced and toasted1 large tomatoes, chopped1 -2 tablespoon parsley, chopped1 tablespoon balsamic...

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< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Mini Mexican Cherry Pepper Quiches

Ingredients: 28 -30 fresh red mild cherry peppers2 large eggs1 cup whipping cream1/4 cup...

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Tequila-Oyster Shooters
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Tequila-Oyster Shooters

Ingredients: kosher salt, for coating the glass rims1 dozen oysters, freshly shucked, with their...

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Mushroom and Garlic Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mushroom and Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 14 ounces refrigerated prepared pizza crust ( I used Pillsbury)3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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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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Chunky Chicken Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chunky Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken4 cups tortilla chips1 1/2 cups shredded taco cheese,...

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