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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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Szechuan Green String Beans
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Szechuan Green String Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups cooking oil, plus1 tablespoon cooking oil3/4 lb string beans, trimmed and...

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TGI Friday's Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersCheesePotatoes

TGI Friday’s Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 5 baked potato skins, cut in half ( empty of most potato)1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetable – Stuffed Tomato Bites

Ingredients: 8 -10 plum tomatoes, about 1 lb, total3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons...

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Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 (13 7/8 ounce) cans refrigerated ready-made pizza dough or 2 (10 7/8...

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Crab Cakes With Creamy Chili Sauce
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Cakes With Creamy Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 shallots, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce1/2 cup...

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Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)

Ingredients: 3 cups pimento-stuffed green olives3 cups pitted black olives2 ounces anchovies, with oil8...

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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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Easy Greek-Inspired Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Greek-Inspired Salad

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups salad greens ( spring mix, European, exotic, romaine, etc)1 carrots,...

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Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets
AppetizersCheesePears

Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlets

Ingredients: 30 frozen miniature phyllo cups1 tablespoon butter2 pears, peeled and chopped2 teaspoons sugar5...

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Deep Fried Mushrooms
AppetizersHealthyLow sat. fat

Deep Fried Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces whole white mushrooms3/4 cup flour2 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup Italian...

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Greek Biscuits
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Greek Biscuits

Ingredients: 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill2 tablespoons...

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Mmmmmm  Nacho Casserole!!!
AppetizersCasserolesGround beef

Mmmmmm Nacho Casserole!!!

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup water2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning...

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Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon...

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No Crust Zucchini Pie
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

No Crust Zucchini Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups grated zucchini1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup canola oil4 eggs ( beaten)1/2 cup...

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Pot Stickers (Chinese Dumplings)
AppetizersMeatPork

Pot Stickers (Chinese Dumplings)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork2 chopped green onions1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons rice wine1...

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Fiesta Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Fiesta Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup salsa2 tablespoons sliced...

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Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry ( thawed)8 ounces brie cheese1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola1/4...

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Honey Dijon Mustard Curry Chicken Nibbles
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Honey Dijon Mustard Curry Chicken Nibbles

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 kg) packages frozen chicken nibbles, thawed1/2 cup liquid honey1/4 cup...

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Sardine Appetizer
AppetizersLemonSpreads

Sardine Appetizer

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 cup canned sardines, drained and...

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Cabbage Strudel
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Cabbage Strudel

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugar1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice3 cups green cabbage, shredded...

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Garlic Lover's Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Garlic Lover’s Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 -15 garlic cloves, cracked away from skins ( I only use 12...

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AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...

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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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Lower-Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow calorieLow sodium

Lower-Fat Cream Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 dozen mushroom caps2 -3 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese2 -3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) 'sandwiches'
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) ‘sandwiches’

Ingredients: 2 medium flask eggplants, cut into round, 1/2 inch slices1 large green peppers,...

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Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream
AppetizersBerriesStrawberries

Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream

Ingredients: 18 large fresh strawberries1 cup cold nonfat milk1 ounce sugar-free instant vanilla pudding...

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Spicy Corn Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 carrots, grated1 fresh...

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Warm Mushroom  Crostini
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Warm Mushroom Crostini

Ingredients: 2 cups mushrooms, assorted, roughly chopped4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 slices smoked...

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My Deviled Eggs (yummy)
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

My Deviled Eggs (yummy)

Ingredients: 6 eggs, hard cooked,halved1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon mustard ( I combine dijon and...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Bay Head Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheesegarlic powdercurry powderChinese duck sauce Directions: Soften cheese and add...

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Pickles in a Blanket
AppetizersLow calorieVery low carbs

Pickles in a Blanket

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages of rectangular sliced ham ( lunch meat)1 (8 ounce)...

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Easy Chicken Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 1 full boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil1/2 package taco seasoning mix1 bag...

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Bleu Cheese Crescent Spirals
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Bleu Cheese Crescent Spirals

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pecans, toasted8 ounces cream cheese4 tablespoons blue cheese1 tablespoon milk, as...

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Country Ham Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksMeat

Country Ham Bites

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick3/4 cup milk2 country ham slices, cut into small pieces1 cup...

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Turnip Cake
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Turnip Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rice flour ( not glutinous rice flour)2 medium turnips, skinned and...

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Patatokeftedes (Potato Croquettes)
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Patatokeftedes (Potato Croquettes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked peeled potatoes ( I nuke them)1 eggs4 green onions, sliced...

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Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
AppetizersGreekMain dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

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Texas Fried Onion Wedges
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Texas Fried Onion Wedges

Ingredients: 2 large texas sweet onions or 2 large vidalia onions1 1/2 cups flour1/2...

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Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)

Ingredients: 10 ounces shrimp, shell removed1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1...

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Smoked Salmon Mousse
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Ingredients: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise1...

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Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream1 jalapeno peppers2 limes1 bunch cilantro1/2 teaspoon kosher...

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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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Cheese Triangles
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Triangles

Ingredients: 1 cup feta or 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/3 cup ricotta cheese or...

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Nana's Famous Cheese Straws
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Nana’s Famous Cheese Straws

Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese4 cups flour1 1/2 cups margarine1 dash salt1 dash...

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Another Simple Chicken Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Another Simple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked & chopped1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup dill relish or...

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Rice Paper Wrapped Fish
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

Ingredients: 800 g firm fish fillets2 green chilies, chopped1 tablespoon sesame oil4 tablespoons chopped...

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Cheryl’s own mushroom caps

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream1 package cream cheese ( softened)1/2 teaspoon oregano2 dashes Tabasco...

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"buffalo" Stuffed Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

“buffalo” Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs ( hard-boiled, cooled & halved)1/4 cup blue cheese ( well-crumbled, may...

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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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Rock 'n' Rollers
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Rock ‘n’ Rollers

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas ( 6-inch)4 ounces cream cheese1/3 cup peach preserves1 cup cheddar...

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AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Grape Dogs

Ingredients: 24 fluid ounces chili sauce8 fluid ounces grape jelly20 hot dogs, sliced into...

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Benihana Japanese Fried Rice
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Benihana Japanese Fried Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice1 cup frozen peas, thawed2...

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Crispy Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Crispy Chicken Fingers with Spicy Honey Mustard

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast tenders2 eggs1/4 cup milksalt and pepper1 1/2 cups Italian...

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Avocado Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Avocado Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped green...

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Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 11 ounces fresh goat cheese4 ounces pistachio nuts, coarsley chopped48 baby spinach leaves,...

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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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Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 4 very ripe plantains ( when the skin is yellow with spots of...

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Aunt Juniors Crabmeat and Cheese Triangles
AppetizersNorth americanSeafood

Aunt Juniors Crabmeat and Cheese Triangles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of melted butter1 1/2 teaspoons Hellmann’s mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon onion powder8 ounces...

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Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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Flaky Chicken and Bean Wedges
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Flaky Chicken and Bean Wedges

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box ( from 15 oz....

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