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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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Garlic Pretzels
AmericanAppetizersNorth american

Garlic Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 (27 ounce) bags of bite sized pretzels3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 cup melted...

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Low Carb Tuna Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Low Carb Tuna Muffins

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained well2 eggs1/4 cup celery, chopped fine2 tablespoons...

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Cream Cheese and Salmon Pinwheels
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Cream Cheese and Salmon Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese2 -3 ounces smoked salmon, torn into small...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pita Snacks

Ingredients: 1 (6 count) packages pita breadolive oildry basilgarlic powder or garlic saltparmesan cheeseground...

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Shrimp Puffs - OAMC
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Shrimp Puffs – OAMC

Ingredients: 6 slices firm white bread ( Pepperidge Farm is good)1 lb uncooked frozen...

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Black Olive Paste
AppetizersItalianSpreads

Black Olive Paste

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...

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Delaware Caterer's Chicken Quesadillas
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Delaware Caterer’s Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages perdue grilled and carved southwestern-seasoned chicken breast6 flour tortillas...

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Griddled Marinated Aubergine (Eggplant) With Feta
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Griddled Marinated Aubergine (Eggplant) With Feta

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, cut lengthways into 2cm thick slices1 lemons, juice of1 garlic...

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Chicken Club Squares
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Club Squares

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Cajun-Style Chicken Fingers
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cajun-Style Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons...

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Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped green olives3/4 cup chopped kalamata olives1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola3/4 cup...

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Jezebel Sauce Appetizer
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Jezebel Sauce Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese12 ounces pineapple preserves, at room temperature10 ounces apple jelly,...

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Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups Italian...

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Great Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Great Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 white onions2 garlic cloves3 teaspoons olive oil1 green capsicum ( seeded)1 cucumbers...

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Torshi Lift
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Torshi Lift

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs small turnips9 ounces raw beetroots, preferably not much larger than...

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(Almost) Grandma Alta's Meatballs--Aka My Favorite Meatball
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

(Almost) Grandma Alta’s Meatballs–Aka My Favorite Meatball

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( GF work great)1/4 cup water2 eggs1...

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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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Tortilla Triangles With Avocado Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Tortilla Triangles With Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 4 corn tortillasoil ( for frying)2 avocados, firm but ripe, halved, peeled and...

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Eagles Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Patriots Prosciutto
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Eagles Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Patriots Prosciutto

Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on ( size U10)6 slices...

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Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/3 cup lime juice1 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 teaspoons salt1 dash...

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Mojos (Delicious Deep Fried Potatoes)
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Mojos (Delicious Deep Fried Potatoes)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon celery salt1/4 teaspoon salt4...

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Quick Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVery low carbs

Quick Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, diced2 -3 medium peeled tomatoes, additional, so the soup won’t...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Hoppin’ Jalapenos

Ingredients: 12 jalapeno peppers3 ounces neufchatel cheese, room temperature ( light cream cheese)1/2 cup...

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Roasted Tomato and Basil Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Roasted Tomato and Basil Pizza

Ingredients: 4 large plum tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarsalt and pepper1/3 lb...

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Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and shelled with tail left on2 tablespoons light...

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Chickpea
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chickpea, Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1 -2 ripe avocados2 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup pitted...

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AppetizersMain dishSauces

Lamb Cutlets with Tapenade

Ingredients: 12 -18 lamb cutlets1 tablespoon olive oilfresh rosemary sprigs1 clove garlic, crushedfresh ground...

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Saganaki (fried Cheese) Greek Style
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Saganaki (fried Cheese) Greek Style

Ingredients: 1 lb krinos kefalograviera cheese or 1 lb kasseri cheese or 1 lb...

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Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseShrimp

Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce ( Nalley’s brand...

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Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup dry sherry2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Spiced 'shake 'n' Bake' Pita Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegan

Spiced ‘shake ‘n’ Bake’ Pita Chips

Ingredients: 2 large whole wheat pita bread ( with pockets)1 tablespoon garlic powder3/4 tablespoon...

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Amazingly Quick and Good Chicken Balls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Amazingly Quick and Good Chicken Balls

Ingredients: 500 g minced cooked chicken or 500 g minced cooked turkey1 eggsbreadcrumbs1 teaspoon...

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Almond Cream Cheese Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Almond Cream Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup almonds, chopped1 cup almonds, sliced1/2 cup...

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Thai Carrot Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Thai Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled & shredded8 ounces string beans, trimmed & cut...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread
AppetizersSide dishesSpreads

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants1/2 medium red bell peppers, seeded1/2 medium green bell peppers, seeded1...

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Cucumber Cocktail Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Cucumber Cocktail Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 package Italian salad dressing mix (...

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The Tartar Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

The Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard ( French’s will do in lieu of powdered)3...

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Panera Bread Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseStrawberries

Panera Bread Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta

Ingredients: 12 slices sourdough baguettes1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons ground...

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Nacho Potato Slices for Two
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Nacho Potato Slices for Two

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions1 tablespoon finely chopped green peppers1...

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Fried Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetables

Fried Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans whole pickled jalapeno peppers, drained,divided2/3 cup pimento cheese3/4 cup...

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Potato Cheese Croquettes With a  Chipotle Sauce
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Cheese Croquettes With a Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb cool leftover mashed potatoes1 eggs, beaten3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1...

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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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Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Nayarit Crab Stuffed Chiles

Ingredients: 6 (1/4 lb) poblano chiles, roasted and peeledvinegar1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4...

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AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Southern Tea Sandwich

Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese1 medium cucumbers, peeled,seeded and grated1 small yellow onions, peeled...

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Cheddar Tarts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheddar Tarts

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie shells1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs2 eggs, well beaten2 tablespoons butter...

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Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto

Ingredients: 2 large vine ripened tomatoes, about 1 pound1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh,sliced...

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Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Easy Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 ripe tomatoes, diced1/2 red onions, diced1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, diced2 tablespoons extra...

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Cranberry Jezebel Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Cranberry Jezebel Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar12 ounces fresh cranberries...

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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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Pan Bagnat
AppetizersFrenchLunch/snacks

Pan Bagnat

Ingredients: 1 long baguette1 clove garlic, pressed1/4 cup olive oil ( extra-virgin is best)1...

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Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/3...

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Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sliced...

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Snow Peas'n Cream Cheese
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Snow Peas’n Cream Cheese

Ingredients: 24 snow peas, trimmed1 1/4 tablespoons horseradish3 drops Tabasco sauce6 ounces low-fat cream...

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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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Mexican Cold Cucumber Cilantro soup
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Mexican Cold Cucumber Cilantro soup

Ingredients: 1 lb cucumbers, peeled,seeded and cut into chunks1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken...

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The Other "shrimp Cocktail"
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

The Other “shrimp Cocktail”

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or...

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The Lady's Crunchy New Potatoes - Paula Deen
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

The Lady’s Crunchy New Potatoes – Paula Deen

Ingredients: 12 small red potatoes1 (1/2 ounce) package ranch dressing mix ( recommended (...

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Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Tuna pockets
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna pockets

Ingredients: 2 cans tuna2 picklesonionsmayonnaise, to tastesalt and pepperwhole grain bread ( “or” what...

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Asian Beef Skewers - 3 Points
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Asian Beef Skewers – 3 Points

Ingredients: 3 scallions, sliced2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated peeled1...

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