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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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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 large mushrooms or 18 medium mushrooms2 tablespoons salad oil1 (6 ounce) packages...

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Crab Salad English Muffin Melt
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Salad English Muffin Melt

Ingredients: 4 English muffins, halved1 lb crab salad1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Spread...

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Chow Mein Noodle Snack
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chow Mein Noodle Snack

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste...

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Pimento Cream Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pimento Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 1 (2 ounce) jars diced pimentos1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese or 1...

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Mango Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes2 jalapeno peppers ( more or less to taste)1/2 red onions,...

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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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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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Crazy Nachos
AppetizersChickenPork

Crazy Nachos

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pork or 2 cups cooked chicken ( shredded)1/2 cup fresh...

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Festive Tortilla Roll Ups
AppetizersSpreadsWinter

Festive Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients: 8 ounces light cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions,...

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Al's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Al’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3/4 teaspoon...

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Salsicca (vegetarian hot Italian sausage)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Salsicca (vegetarian hot Italian sausage)

Ingredients: 10 tablespoons vegetable broth, heated and still very warm1/4 cup dry red wine1...

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Rockin' Celery Boats
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Rockin’ Celery Boats

Ingredients: 6 celery ribs, peeled1/3 cup pecans3/4 tablespoon honey3/4 tablespoon melted butter1 pinch cayenne...

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Veggie Melts
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Veggie Melts

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) packages refrigerated French bread dough3 plum tomatoes, sliced1 small zucchini,...

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Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs gruyere or 1 1/4 lbs swiss cheese, grated1 lb monterey...

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Elephant Garlic Butter
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Elephant Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened1 minced elephant garlic cloves1/4 cup softened cream cheese1 tablespoon...

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Onion Cheddar Quiche
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Onion Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) unbaked frozen pie crusts1 cup sliced onions2 tablespoons butter3 eggs1...

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Whiskey Sour
AppetizersLow proteinNorth american

Whiskey Sour

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons kentucky Bourbon1/2 lemons, juice of1 tablespoon sugar, boiled and cooled with...

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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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Vietnamese Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on Sugarcane Sticks
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Vietnamese Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on Sugarcane Sticks

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons sugar3 shallots, chopped1/4 cup asian fish sauce3 tablespoons...

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Tortilla Wraps
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tortilla Wraps

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice4 -5 green...

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Red Lentil Puree
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Red Lentil Puree

Ingredients: 7 ounces red lentils1 1/2 cups water5 -8 sprigs thyme ( 10-12 cm...

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Aztec Guacamole
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Aztec Guacamole

Ingredients: 2 avocados, cut in chunks8 tomatillos2 garlic cloves1/4 medium onions, chopped1 serrano peppers...

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Banana Corn Fritters
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Banana Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Grilled French Bread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Grilled French Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley1 clove garlic,...

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Artichoke Bread
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Artichoke Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons butter1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated...

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Avocado With Alfalfa
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Avocado With Alfalfa

Ingredients: 2 avocados6 baby carrots, gratedalfalfa sproutsbean sprouts2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon...

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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Mexican Seafood Filled Avocados (Aquacates Con Mariscos)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon lime...

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Zucchini Bites
AppetizersGluten FreeLow sodium

Zucchini Bites

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick2 ounces margarine2 teaspoons garlic powder4...

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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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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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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Scampi Rockefeller

Ingredients: 1/2 lb large uncooked shrimp, shelled,deveined1 tablespoon olive oil6 cloves garlic, chopped1 bunch...

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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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Brie Appetizer to Travel
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Brie Appetizer to Travel

Ingredients: 12 ounces brie round1 (18 ounce) containers caramel apple dip7 ounces mixed dried...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Oven Parmesan Chips

Ingredients: 4 medium unpeeled baking potatoes1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted1 tablespoon...

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Pepperoni Pizza Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Pepperoni Pizza Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pizza sauce4 flour tortillas ( 7 or 8 inch)1 cup mozzarella...

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Ultimate Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ultimate Nachos

Ingredients: 5 ounces corn tortilla chips2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded8 ounces sausage, cooked and...

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Crab Backs
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Backs

Ingredients: 500 g fresh crabmeat or 3 (170 g) cans crabmeat4 tablespoons butter1 large...

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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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Ruth's Beer Marinated Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Ruth’s Beer Marinated Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) packages frozen meatballs1 (12 ounce) jars Heinz Chili Sauce12 ounces...

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Strawberries Stuffed With Cranberry Mascarpone
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Strawberries Stuffed With Cranberry Mascarpone

Ingredients: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped ( I use a...

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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Salad
AppetizersChicken breastSpreads

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 vidalia onions, diced1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour...

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Chicken Prosciutto Pieces
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Prosciutto Pieces

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard4 slices prosciutto (thin slices) or 4 slices...

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Frozen Pocketless Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Frozen Pocketless Pizza

Ingredients: 10 pocketless pita breads28 ounces ragu traditional pizza sauce8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese...

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Crab Bon Bon's
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Bon Bon’s

Ingredients: 2 boxes chicken stuffing mix2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk4 eggs, beaten1 cup Miracle...

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Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 2 prepared pie pastry ( enough to cut out 25 2-1/2-inch rounds)2 cups...

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Asian Shrimp and Crab Cakes
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Asian Shrimp and Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger2...

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Roasted Garlic Crostini
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Roasted Garlic Crostini

Ingredients: 1 head garlic2 teaspoons olive oil1 small sourdough baguettes ( 14 inches, cut...

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Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread)
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread)

Ingredients: 3 -4 flask eggplants ( the common kind found everywhere)1 small grated onions1...

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Janice's Shrimp Spread
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Janice’s Shrimp Spread

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans deveined medium shrimp, drained1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOranges

Shannon’s Good for You Parfait

Ingredients: 3/4 cup slightly defrosted frozen unsweetened blueberries8 fresh strawberries, slicedartificial sweetener1 (6 ounce)...

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Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves
AppetizersLow cholesterolLow protein

Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( I use Carolina for this recipe)4 cups chopped onions1/2...

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Bite Size Goat Cheese and Walnut Cheesecake
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetarian

Bite Size Goat Cheese and Walnut Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely ground walnuts1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersNorth americanSalads

Guacamole Salad

Ingredients: 5 large avocados1 clove garlic, minced1 medium tomatoes, chopped1 (4 ) cans green...

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
AppetizersBerriesSpreads

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ( NOT lowfat or fat free)1/2 cup sour...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 dash white pepper (optional)1 tablespoon...

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Cinnamon Blintzes
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Cinnamon Blintzes

Ingredients: 2 loaves fresh thin-sliced white bread2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese2 egg yolks1/2...

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AppetizersRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Griddle Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice1 cup carrots, grated ( 2 to 3...

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Smoked Salmon and Tortellini Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Smoked Salmon and Tortellini Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons Dijon...

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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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