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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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Salmon Ball
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Salmon Ball

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans salmon1 tablespoon chopped onions1 teaspoon horseradish1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon...

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Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple)
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Empanadas De Pina (Pineapple)

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine4 ounces cream cheese1...

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Gordon's Restaurant  Artichoke Fritters
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Gordon’s Restaurant Artichoke Fritters

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powdersaltfreshy ground black pepper1 cup milk1 eggs1...

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Artichoke-Spinach-Feta bread
AppetizersVegetablesWeeknight

Artichoke-Spinach-Feta bread

Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon dried...

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AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Beer Batter Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup beer ( I prefer Budweiser)2 large onions ( I...

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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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Shaved Croutons
AppetizersGarnishesSalads

Shaved Croutons

Ingredients: 1/2 loaf italian whole wheat bread2 -3 tablespoons olive oilkosher saltfreshly cround black...

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Apple BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup1/4 cup apple juice1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3/4...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Meat Stuffed French Loaves

Ingredients: 1 loaf fat long French bread4 ounces Italian sausage, skin removed4 ounces ground...

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Marinated Olives
AppetizersLow carbLow protein

Marinated Olives

Ingredients: 2 cups olives2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Marinated Mushrooms
< 15 minsAppetizersTime to make

Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 cups whole mushrooms, cleaned & stems removed1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup vegetable...

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Homemade Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Homemade Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1/2 cup catsup1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 teaspoon horseradish3 -4 drops Tabasco sauce1/2 lb...

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5 Ingredient Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

5 Ingredient Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 4 baked potatoes, cooled4 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup bacon bits3/4 cup cheddar cheese,...

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini

Ingredients: 16 sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing1/3 loaf French...

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Appetizer or Snack Party Tray
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Appetizer or Snack Party Tray

Ingredients: 4 large lettuce leaves3/4 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, cut into cubes1 lb sliced...

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Crab on a Muffin Appetizers
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab on a Muffin Appetizers

Ingredients: 6 English muffins1 lb crabmeat1/3 cup butter1 (5 ounce) jars old English cheese...

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Italian Sausage and Onions
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Italian Sausage and Onions

Ingredients: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage2 sweet onions,...

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Barbecued Chestnuts in Bacon
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Barbecued Chestnuts in Bacon

Ingredients: 12 whole canned water chestnuts4 slices bacon4 fluid ounces ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar...

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Seafood Gazpacho
AppetizersShrimpSoups & stews

Seafood Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, minced1 cucumbers, peeled,seeded and diced2 sweet red...

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Indonesian Serundeng (Crisp Spiced Coconut with peanuts)
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Indonesian Serundeng (Crisp Spiced Coconut with peanuts)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1/2...

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Easy Pizza Muffins
AppetizersOne Dish mealPizza

Easy Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons pizza sauce or 2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup cheese1/2...

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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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Sausage and Corn Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishPork

Sausage and Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon cavender...

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Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 acorn squash ( halved)1 cup melted butter14 ounces crumbled Ritz crackers1 cup...

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Cheese and Bell Pepper Stuffed Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Cheese and Bell Pepper Stuffed Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 large hot baked russet potatoes ( about 3/4 pound each)4 tablespoons cayenne...

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Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad
AppetizersPearsSide dishes

Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/2 cup cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon...

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Charbroiled Oysters from Dragos
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Charbroiled Oysters from Dragos

Ingredients: 32 oysters, on the half shell1 cup butter2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Chattanooga Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained6 slices bacon, crumbled2 (8...

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Kelly's Tapenade
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Kelly’s Tapenade

Ingredients: 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted1 (15 ounce) cans black olives ( I get...

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Stuffed Zucchini
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini1 1/2 cups grated zucchini1 small onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter1/2...

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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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Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced shallots1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter1 cup heavy cream1 1/2 teaspoons truffle...

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Chinese Pot Stickers (Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chinese Pot Stickers (Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water1/4 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms or 1/4 ounce dried porcini...

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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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Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups
AppetizersSaladsTomatoes

Tomato and Bacon Salad in Bibb Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, vine-ripened, seeded and chopped fine ( about 2 cups)6 slices bacon,...

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Nacho Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Nacho Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, such as russet ( 2 lbs)cooking oilshorteningbutter or margarine1/4 cup...

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Marinated Shrimp Appetizer
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Marinated Shrimp Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 green onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2...

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Spinach and Salmon Roulade
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Spinach and Salmon Roulade

Ingredients: 60 g butter1/4 cup plain flour1 cup milk4 eggs, separated1 (250 g) packets...

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Lazy Mom's Focaccia
AppetizersBreadsItalian

Lazy Mom’s Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese

Ingredients: 1 bottle light-bodied red wine, like beaujolais8 medjool dates16 whole almonds, skin on,lightly...

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Blue Chips Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Blue Chips Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread12 -15 slices provolone cheese1 cup shrimp, the little salad...

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Chocolate Covered Dipped Strawberries
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Chocolate Covered Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 teaspoon shortening1/2 cup white chocolate...

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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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Awesome Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Awesome Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 package whole mushrooms2 -3 tablespoons butter1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 package cream cheese3/4 cup...

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Cheese and Onion Tart
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Cheese and Onion Tart

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits2...

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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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Melting Mushrooms
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Melting Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 large portabella mushrooms, of roughly equal size4 tablespoons vermouth or 4 tablespoons...

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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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Turkey Wrap With a Kick
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Turkey Wrap With a Kick

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas, wrap2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons salsa3 slices deli peppered turkey...

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Mast O Khiyar (Yogurt and Cucumbers)
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Mast O Khiyar (Yogurt and Cucumbers)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk plain yogurt2 small grated thin-skinned cucumbers1/2 small onions, grated1/3...

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Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard  ( Pollo Rebozado)
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Battered Chicken Tapas With Honey and Mustard ( Pollo Rebozado)

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cut in to bite sized pieces3 eggsflour, sufficient to coat...

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Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]
AppetizersMain dishPork

Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]

Ingredients: 200 g ground pork2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons red Thai chile, pounded2 garlic cloves1...

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Le Cirque's Spaghetti Primavera
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Le Cirque’s Spaghetti Primavera

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli2 small zucchini4 asparagus spears, trimmed, about 5-inch long1 1/2 cups...

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AppetizersCheesePork

Sausage Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb hot sausage1 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese3 cups Bisquick Directions: Blend...

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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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Thai Tapioca Soup
AppetizersCrabSoups & stews

Thai Tapioca Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups pork stock1/2 cup ground pork1 tablespoon...

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Zucchini Balls
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Zucchini Balls

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, grated4 -6 small zucchini, grated3 tablespoons parmesan...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Roasted Almonds with Southwest Spices

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 cups almonds1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powdersalt...

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Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday's
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday’s

Ingredients: 5 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halvesItalian salad dressing, to coat1 12-inch flour...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 package frozen cheese tortellini1 package sliced pepperoni1 jar black olives1 jar pitted...

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