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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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Heat Wave Maguro Poke
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Heat Wave Maguro Poke

Ingredients: 2 green onions, sliced1 teaspoon chili paste1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon toasted sesame...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Martini Crab
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Martini Crab

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots1/3 cup finely chopped green onions1 large tomatoes,...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Roulade of Prosciutto, Figs, Stilton and Goat Cheeses with Port

Ingredients: 4 ounces dried figs, halved2 1/2 cups port wine1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese1/3...

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Caribbean Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Caribbean Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, cleaned,tails left on2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons...

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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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Marinated Tomatoes
AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (1/8 ounce) envelope Italian salad mix ( such as Good Seasons)2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Peanut Sate
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Peanut Sate

Ingredients: 20 (6 inch) bamboo skewers10 slices bacon4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons peanut...

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Delicious Diet Coleslaw
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Delicious Diet Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt2 tablespoons light mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Baked Artichoke Hearts
AppetizersLow calorieLow cholesterol

Baked Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, 6 to 8 count, drained1 tablespoon...

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Smoked Salmon Muffins With Herb Cheese
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Smoked Salmon Muffins With Herb Cheese

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese ( plain)1/4 cup green onions, minced1/4 cup fresh parsley,...

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Easy Taco Fries
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Taco Fries

Ingredients: 2 -4 medium baking potatoes, cut into fries1 packet taco seasoning ( or...

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California Torte
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

California Torte

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( can use reduced fat)2 cloves garlic,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Trout Almondine

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds4 (8 ounce)...

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Chunky Hawaiian Spread
AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Chunky Hawaiian Spread

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened1/2 cup light sour cream or...

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Truffled White Beans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Truffled White Beans

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced2 shallots, minced1 (19 ounce) cans white beans, drained and...

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Blue Cheese Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Blue Cheese Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened4 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon...

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Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 lb lump crabmeat1 -2 teaspoon chili sauce1/4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2...

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Hot Sauteed Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Sauteed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined1/2 cup light rum1/3...

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Martin Yan's Lettuce Cups
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Martin Yan’s Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey ( or minced chicken)1 tablespoon oyster sauce1 teaspoon sesame...

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Hot Crab Spread Appetizer
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Hot Crab Spread Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon milk ( whole or skim)2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2-2...

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Savory Parmesan Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Savory Parmesan Bites

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided2...

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Kidney Bean Kiev
AppetizersBeansLunch/snacks

Kidney Bean Kiev

Ingredients: 3 cups red kidney beans, boiled ( or may use canned)3 cups white...

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Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic1/2 cup...

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Rosti With Vacherin Fribourgeois
AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Rosti With Vacherin Fribourgeois

Ingredients: 800 g unpeeled potatoes2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons butter1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced250...

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Blue Jimmy Pillows
< 60 minsAppetizersSeafood

Blue Jimmy Pillows

Ingredients: 2 cups crabmeat ( jumbo lump)1 cup chicken broth1/2 cup vegetable oil3 teaspoons...

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Yogurt with Cucumbers
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Yogurt with Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, chopped1 container plain yogurt ( 16 oz.)1/2 teaspoon dill weedsalt and...

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Lou's Mediterranean Salad
AppetizersPastaSalads

Lou’s Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta1 lb frozen italian-cut green beans1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Low Carb Cinnamon Thin Crackers
AppetizersBreadsEggs

Low Carb Cinnamon Thin Crackers

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour2 tablespoons Splenda granular1 egg whites1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8...

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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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Barbecued Pork Quesadillas
AppetizersMeatPork

Barbecued Pork Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shredded barbecued pork1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro5 green...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cheesy Seafood Muffies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 (5 ounce) jars cheese spread ( I use Old English)1...

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Beef Satay
AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef Satay

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons Asian...

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Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!)
AppetizersLimeSalads

Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!)

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn kernels1 red bell peppers, diced1 cup diced jicama (...

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Tortilla Dessert Cups
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Tortilla Dessert Cups

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon10 (6 inch) flour tortillas8 ounces reduced-fat cream...

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Mini Pizza Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mini Pizza Bites

Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie crusts ( by Pillsbury)1 cup pizza sauce2 tablespoons parmesan...

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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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Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow carbLow sodium

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon garlic powdersalt or pepper25 large mushroom caps8 ounces Philadelphia...

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Greek Eggplant (Aubergine)  and Yogurt Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Greek Eggplant (Aubergine) and Yogurt Spread

Ingredients: 2 small eggplants1 cup plain yogurt, Greek if you can get it1 1/2...

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Hummus
< 15 minsAppetizersTime to make

Hummus

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed off ( also known...

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Half-Time Nachos
AppetizersBeansCheese

Half-Time Nachos

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1/2-3/4 cup sour cream1 cup avocado dip (optional)1...

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Hot Ham and Swiss Dip
AppetizersHigh calciumSpreads

Hot Ham and Swiss Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped deli ham1 cup shredded swiss cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Smoked Turkey Rollups

Ingredients: 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese4 green onions, chopped1/2 cup cucumbers, seeded and chopped1/2...

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Party Pizzas
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Party Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb pork sausage1 lb Velveeta cheese1 tablespoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Suz's Artichoke Canapes
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Suz’s Artichoke Canapes

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts4 eggs4 tablespoons onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon...

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Pesto
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Pesto, Salmon and Olive Cream Cheese Torta

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature1 cup butter, room temperature6 ounces...

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Homemade Texas Chips With Guacamole Spread
AppetizersSouthwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Homemade Texas Chips With Guacamole Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups biscuit mix1/2 cup waterregular cornmealvegetable oil1 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed1...

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AppetizersBeefGround beef

Keftedes-savory meatballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1 medium onions4 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon ground cuminsaltfresh...

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Swordfish Kebabs
AppetizersFishSeafood

Swordfish Kebabs

Ingredients: 2 lbs swordfish steaks, cut into large cubes3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 lemons, juice...

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Party Time Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Party Time Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 slices d’italiano thick style bread ( Canadian)1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Danish “Sillsallet” (Herring Salad)

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) jar pickled, sliced beets ( reserve liquid)3/4 cup marinated wine...

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Layered Seafood Spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Layered Seafood Spread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water3/4 lb unpeeled medium raw shrimp1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Cashew Filled Phyllo Cigars
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Cashew Filled Phyllo Cigars

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds4 tablespoons cashews1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Chicken Cheese Ball
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Chicken Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened2 (4 ounce) cans chicken, spread ( Underwood...

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Zucchini Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Zucchini Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1 eggs1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard1...

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Warm Brie and Chutney Appetizer Triangles
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Warm Brie and Chutney Appetizer Triangles

Ingredients: 16 -24 pecan halves1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine8 thin crepes...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Ground Beef Nachos Platter

Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) bags tortilla chips1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (15...

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< 4 hoursAppetizersWeeknight

Syrian Bread Dip

Ingredients: 1 loaf Syrian bread ( I use pita bread)olive oiloreganogarlic powder1 cup sour...

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Garlic Walnuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Garlic Walnuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 3/4 cups walnuts,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Parmesan Triscuit Snacks

Ingredients: 15 Triscuit crackers ( I use reduced-fat)1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon garlic powder15...

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