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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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Three-Cheese Stuffed Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Three-Cheese Stuffed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated1/4 cup parmesan cheese,...

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Southwestern Potato Slices-Better Than Chips!
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Southwestern Potato Slices-Better Than Chips!

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes ( about 6 medium)3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2...

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Laura Lee's Dried Beef Cheese Ball
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Laura Lee’s Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars of hormel...

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Veggie Rice
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Veggie Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon ( 2 1/2 cubes)1 cup...

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Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 lb crabmeat1/2 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parsley, chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Mimi's Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanVegetables

Mimi’s Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons minced shallots1 cup fresh...

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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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Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad
AppetizersGrainsPasta

Tabbouleh – Middle Eastern Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous6 lemons, juice of1/2 cup very fine dice onions1/2 cup fine...

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Turkey Cranberry Bites
AppetizersPoultryTurkey

Turkey Cranberry Bites

Ingredients: 3/4 cup light mayonnaise3 tablespoons honey mustard1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1 lb turkey...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Caribbean Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined3/4 cup flour1 eggs1/2 tablespoon baking powder1/2 cup...

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Spanish-Style Oven Fries
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spanish-Style Oven Fries

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves,...

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Beef-And-Green Chile Quesadillas
AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Beef-And-Green Chile Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup prepared chunky...

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Blue Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Blue Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1/2 lb blue cheese2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 medium onions1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Creamy Maple-Pumpkin Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Creamy Maple-Pumpkin Spread

Ingredients: 3/4 cup light cream cheese1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1...

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Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup semolina2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon butter1...

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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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Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich

Ingredients: 12 slices baguette, 1/4 inch thick1/4 cup butter2 garlic cloves3/4 lb shrimp, peeled...

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Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie
AppetizersApplesCheese

Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1 green apples, diced small1/4 cup craisins1/4 cup...

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Chicken Cucumber Boats
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Cucumber Boats

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers1 cup cooked chicken breasts, cubed3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup...

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Lime and Cilantro Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Lime and Cilantro Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup orange marmalade3 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup...

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Mushroom Kabob Appetizers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mushroom Kabob Appetizers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or 2 tablespoons low-fat sour...

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AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Halloween Cheddar Fondue (for the adults)

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans dry cider or 1 (12 ounce) cans non-alcoholic beer1...

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Batter
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons oil1 eggs Directions: Mix all...

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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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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Sizzling Shrimps

Ingredients: 6 large raw, shelled & deveined prawns1/2 clove crushed and finely chopped garlic1/4...

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Artichoke and Crab Toasts
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Artichoke and Crab Toasts

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans marinated artichokes, drained2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat or 16...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Vegetable Party Bouquet

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 bunch radishes1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers5 medium carrots2...

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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Roasted Asparagus With Lemon

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 lemons, zest...

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Dried Tomatoes With Goat Cheese
AppetizersVegetablesVegetarian

Dried Tomatoes With Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 6 tomatoesolive oil4 sprigs thyme2 sprigs rosemarysuperfine sugarsaltpepper2 garlic cloves100 g goat cheese...

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Tucson Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Tucson Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 2 small tomatoes, preferably plum,chopped2 -3 tablespoons chopped canned roasted mild green chilies2...

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Grandiose Gazpacho
AppetizersLemonSoups & stews

Grandiose Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans contadina diced tomatoes with garlic1 small vidalia onions, chopped1...

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Goat Cheese With Honey
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Goat Cheese With Honey

Ingredients: 6 ounces log soft fresh goat cheese, cut into 4 rounds2 tablespoons orange...

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AppetizersBreadsCheese

Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons dried...

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Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo pastry1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 large leeks,...

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Helen's Crab Stuffed Potatoes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Helen’s Crab Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes1 lb backfin crab meat1 cup sour cream1/4 cup green peppers,...

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Classy Spinach Bundles with Pistachio Dressing
AppetizersFruitSide dishes

Classy Spinach Bundles with Pistachio Dressing

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon vinegar1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon pure maple...

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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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Blue Cheese Crescent Spirals
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Blue Cheese Crescent Spirals

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls2 tablespoons butter, melted1 ounce...

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Mediterranean Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mediterranean Nachos

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 eggplants, peeled and diced1...

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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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Spinach Parmesan Balls
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Spinach Parmesan Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed5 eggs1 large onions, minced10 tablespoons margarine, melted1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

“pick Me Up” Party Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced2 teaspoons garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Blue Cheese Baguette Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Blue Cheese Baguette Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and...

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Hot Ham
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Hot Ham, Chile and Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) round loaf firm bread2 (3 ounce) packages softened cream cheese2...

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Rick's Salsa
< 4 hoursAppetizersCondiments

Rick’s Salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 cup yellow onions, chopped fine3 jalapeno...

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Crab Cakes With Green Onions
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes With Green Onions

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons mayonnaise ( I use light mayo)2 tablespoons minced green...

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Miniature Quiche Lorraine
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Miniature Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) packages pie crust mix ( or if I have the...

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Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
AppetizersPineappleSpreads

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup minced red bell peppers1/2 cup diced...

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Biscuit Tostadas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Biscuit Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground...

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Barbecued Chicken Tortilla Pizzas
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Barbecued Chicken Tortilla Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 (10 inch) flour tortillas1 1/2 cups lloyd’s shredded barbecued chicken ( from...

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Light Shrimp Mold
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Light Shrimp Mold

Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/2 cup water8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces thousand island dressing1/4-1/2...

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Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)
AppetizersCondimentsEggs

Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)

Ingredients: 12 eggs1 large yellow onions, sliced into thin ringspickle juice5 garlic cloves, smashed4...

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Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large onions1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups buttermilk1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Grilled Shrimp -- Mmmmmm
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp — Mmmmmm

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon garlic salt1/2 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon...

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Tuna Spread With Capers
AppetizersSpreadsTuna

Tuna Spread With Capers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened6 ounces canned tuna, drained2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1...

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Minted Fennel
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Minted Fennel

Ingredients: 2 heads fennel, trimmed and split2 cups chicken stock2 teaspoons sugar3 teaspoons concentrated...

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Avocado Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Avocado Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes1 large avocados, peeled and mashed4 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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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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Pickapeppa Cheese Pepper Jelly Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pickapeppa Cheese Pepper Jelly Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup Pickapeppa Saucered pepper jelly Directions: Pour...

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