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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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Cilantro Sour Cream
AppetizersCondimentsEggs/dairy

Cilantro Sour Cream

Ingredients: 16 ounces sour cream1 cup finely chopped cilantro1 medium limes Directions: Mix sour...

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5-Layer Seafood Appetizer
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

5-Layer Seafood Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese2 teaspoons horseradish1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce4 teaspoons light...

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Crab Rangoon Cups
AppetizersCheeseCrab

Crab Rangoon Cups

Ingredients: 8 ounces crabmeat, drained ( can use imitation)8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room...

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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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Baked Layered Italian Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Layered Italian Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese1/3...

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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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AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Easy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs2 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled1/3 cup kraft thousand island dressing...

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Blue Cheese Dressing Bubble Bread
AppetizersBreadsLow cholesterol

Blue Cheese Dressing Bubble Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced sideways2 tablespoons olive oilgarlic, coarsely ground, to tasteblue...

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Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into bite-size flowerets2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon milk1/4...

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AppetizersLow cholesterolLow protein

Southern Caviar

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained1 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn,...

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Elaine's Crab Dip
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Elaine’s Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat1 package cream cheese spread1/2 bottle seafood sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice...

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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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Greek Cheesecake (Savoury)
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Greek Cheesecake (Savoury)

Ingredients: 1 cup ground walnuts, toasted1/2 cup finely crushed Zwieback toast2 tablespoons butter, melted6...

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Zucchini Squares
AppetizersLow carbVegetarian

Zucchini Squares

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded ( I used the food processor)4 tablespoons olive...

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Mussels and Sweet Leeks
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Mussels and Sweet Leeks

Ingredients: 3 medium leeks, cleaned and roughly chopped3 garlic cloves, finely diced2 tablespoons olive...

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Old Fashion Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Old Fashion Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 large eggs2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon prepared mustard1/8...

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Beef Pate
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Beef Pate

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked lean ground beef ( cubed)8 ounces fat free cream...

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Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip

Ingredients: 3 avocados, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Zucchini Mix
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Zucchini Mix

Ingredients: 2 zucchini, sliced ( zucchini approx 7-inch long)2 potatoes, peeled and cut into...

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Groundhog Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Groundhog Pecans

Ingredients: 4 cups pecan halves1/4 cup pure maple syrup ( do not use pancake...

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Garden Vegetable Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Garden Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers flavored spreadable phildelphia cream cheese ( your choice)1 Boboli...

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Jumbo Shrimp with Prosciutto and Basil
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Jumbo Shrimp with Prosciutto and Basil

Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine1 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Turmeric Spiced Snack Crackers

Ingredients: 6 cups oyster crackers1/4 cup water1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder1...

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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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Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells fresh or thawed frozen1/4 cup lemon juice,...

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Spinach-Cheese Balls With Pasta Sauce
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Spinach-Cheese Balls With Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 9 ounces frozen spinach1 eggs, beaten1 cup shredded parmesan cheese ( 4 oz)1...

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Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled & boiled1/2 teaspoon saltblack pepper4 eggsdry breadcrumbs ( I...

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They Could Be Sliders (If Eaten With Eyes Closed) - White Castle
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

They Could Be Sliders (If Eaten With Eyes Closed) – White Castle

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef8 ounces Velveeta cheese ( cubed or use the shreds)0.5...

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Leek Tart With Herbes De Provence
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetables

Leek Tart With Herbes De Provence

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced ( 3 cups)2 garlic...

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Jack's Party Pecans
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Jack’s Party Pecans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 cup pecan halves2 tablespoons jack daniel old no. 7 whiskey2...

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Mushrooms Oriental
AppetizersLow cholesterolVegetables

Mushrooms Oriental

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Crab Pie
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Crab Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Panamanian Beef Empanadas
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Panamanian Beef Empanadas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) boxes pillsbury ready-made pie crusts3/4 lb ground beef1 medium onions,...

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AppetizersCanadianVegetables

Ham-Filled Cucumber Cups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsley chopped ham3 tablespoons light mayonnaise2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts1 1/2...

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Easy Cheese Ball
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Easy Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, soften1 (4 ounce) packages chipped beef, chopped...

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Mini Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Mini Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, cooked,picked over for shells1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs2...

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Fish Kebabs With Red Bell Pepper
AppetizersFishLime

Fish Kebabs With Red Bell Pepper

Ingredients: 600 g white fish fillets, cut into medium size pieces2 1/2 tablespoons lime...

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Baja Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Baja Bites

Ingredients: 5 eggs, beaten1 cup cottage cheese1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Pearl’s Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sherry...

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Uncle Bill's Salmon Nuggets
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Uncle Bill’s Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans of pacific sockeye salmon1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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AppetizersBreakfastSavory pies

Lower-Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche

Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat buttermilk1 cup light cream or 1 cup half & half...

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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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Teriyaki Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Teriyaki Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans red sockeye or 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mirj’s Hummous Variation

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas1 lemons, zested and juiced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black...

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Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Spinach-Red Pepper Crostini

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped...

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Spinach-Feta Crostini
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Spinach-Feta Crostini

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained2 small tomatoes, diced1...

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Pico De Gallo
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients: 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes1/2 cup diced sweet onions1/2 cup diced poblano peppers1...

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Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette
AppetizersSaladsTropical fruits

Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil4 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar2 tablespoons black olive...

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Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey mustard2 tablespoons buttermilk1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1 lb uncooked boneless skinless...

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Sarah's Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Sarah’s Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 container cherry tomatoes2 cloves garlic, crushedolive oil ( a few splashes)500 g...

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Shoestring Onion Rings and Batter
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Shoestring Onion Rings and Batter

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions or 1 large onions, of choice2 eggs, slightly beaten1...

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Spicy Asian Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksMarinades and rubs

Spicy Asian Wings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup dry sherry1 tablespoon sesame...

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Lumpia -  Simple and Easy
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Lumpia – Simple and Easy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork ( very lean) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 cup...

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Guacamole With Mayonnaise
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Guacamole With Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 4 medium avocados1 (4 ounce) cans green chilies3 roma tomatoes, dicedsalt and pepper2...

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Pepperoni Pizza Twist
AppetizersBreadsPizza

Pepperoni Pizza Twist

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages pepperoni, diced1 (6 ounce) cans ripe olives (...

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AppetizersBeefMeat

Nippy Franks

Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown sugar1 dash Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup barbecue sauce2 tablespoons...

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Sweet and Sour Cocktail "Dogs" with Pineapple
AppetizersBeefPineapple

Sweet and Sour Cocktail “Dogs” with Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 cup catsup1 cup grape jelly3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons prepared mustard1 (20...

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Traditional Greek Tiropetes (Cheese Phyllo Pie)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Traditional Greek Tiropetes (Cheese Phyllo Pie)

Ingredients: 1 lb feta cheese12 ounces ricotta cheese5 eggs ( lightly beaten)1/2 teaspoon fresh...

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AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Uncle Charly’s Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 can salmon, drained3/4 cup mashed potatoes ( minced)2 tablespoons cream2 tablespoons minced...

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Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...

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