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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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Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Fried Sweet Plantains (platanos maduros fritos)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 ripe plantains, peeled and cut diagonally into...

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Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese3 tablespoons diced green chilies1 tomatoes,...

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Greek Phyllo Seafood Rolls
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Greek Phyllo Seafood Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, chopped, thawed3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/3 cup...

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Vegetarian Lasagna With Radicchio and Shiitakes
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Lasagna With Radicchio and Shiitakes

Ingredients: 1 quart milk4 ounces butter6 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium...

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Festive Cream Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Festive Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 -8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1 small sweet onions (diced Fine) or...

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 1/2 cups unpeeled red apples, chopped ( or...

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Hamburger Wontons
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Hamburger Wontons

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped1/4 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 hamburger patties, cooked...

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Potato or Pumpkin Scallops or Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Potato or Pumpkin Scallops or Cakes

Ingredients: 700 g large old potatoes or 700 g pumpkin2 cups self-raising flour1 teaspoon...

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Curried Carrot-Hummus Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Curried Carrot-Hummus Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 13 baby carrots, steamed1/2 cup chickpeas, drained ( cooked or canned)1/2 limes or...

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Tater-Dipped-Veggies-From-The-Oven
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tater-Dipped-Veggies-From-The-Oven

Ingredients: 1 cup instant potato flakes1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 cup...

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Microwave Mexican Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Microwave Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 2 fat free tortillas1/4 cup low fat mozzarella1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup...

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Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna

Ingredients: lettuce leaves1 apples1 stalk celery, thinly sliced1 (3 1/4 ounce) cans Starkist tuna,...

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Roasted Garlic Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Roasted Garlic Spread

Ingredients: 4 heads garlic1/8-1/4 cup olive oilsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced Directions:...

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Smoky
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Green Hell!

Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos, cut into quarters1 habanero peppers, seeds and all1 onions, rough...

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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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Watermelon Arugula Salad
AppetizersMelonsSalads

Watermelon Arugula Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and...

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Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)

Ingredients: 10 ounces shrimp, shell removed1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tofu Maki (Vegetarian Sushi)

Ingredients: 6 sheets nori4 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice1 lb extra firm tofu, drained2...

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Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados

Ingredients: 1 large tomatoes, roasted,peeled and chopped1 small onions, chopped fine1 clove garlic, minced1...

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German Rollmops (rollmopse)
AppetizersFishSeafood

German Rollmops (rollmopse)

Ingredients: 12 salt herring fillets, preferably matjes herring2 cups cider vinegar2 cups cold water3...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Colorful Chicken Croissants

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts1/4 cup diced celery1/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup...

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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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I Can't Be Left Alone With It
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

I Can’t Be Left Alone With It, Artichoke Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) boxes frozen artichoke hearts, thawed & chopped small1 tablespoon olive...

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Shrimp Pesto Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Shrimp Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough12 ounces cooked shrimp, medium size1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon...

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Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke and Prosciutto
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 9 squares ( 8 ounces, 1/2 package...

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Fresh Thai spring rolls
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Fresh Thai spring rolls

Ingredients: rice paper sheets ( these are not the same as wonton/eggroll wrappers, which...

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Creamy Sweet Potato Soup With Baby Peas
AppetizersSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup With Baby Peas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 mcintosh apples, peeled,cored and diced1 medium onions, peeled and chopped4...

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Cheese Phyllo Pie
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Phyllo Pie

Ingredients: 10 sheets phyllo dough3/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups...

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Shrimp or Crab Mold
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Shrimp or Crab Mold

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese,...

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Mexican Party Spirals
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Party Spirals

Ingredients: 8 -10 flour tortillas ( 8 1/2 inch)8 ounces cream cheese ( softened)3/4...

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Cocktail Nuts
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Cocktail Nuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 dash hot pepper sauce1...

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Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips6 ounces bottles beer4 tablespoons molasses2...

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Easy Chili Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Chili Nachos

Ingredients: 2 cups prepared chili ( use your favorite recipe for this) 7 ounces...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Nacho Fries

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages frozen French fries1 (3 ounce) jars bacon bits1 cup...

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Chicken Phyllo Mini Tarts
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Chicken Phyllo Mini Tarts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter3 shallots, finely chopped1 roasted red peppers, chopped ( I used...

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Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishPork

Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons soy sauce1 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts,...

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Wonderful Microwave Honey Roasted Nuts
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Wonderful Microwave Honey Roasted Nuts

Ingredients: 2 cups mixed nuts, toasted2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup honey1/2 teaspoon orange zest,...

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Japanese Pickled Daikon and Carrot Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Japanese Pickled Daikon and Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium carrots1 (3 inch) pieces daikon radishes1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons rice vinegar1/2...

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Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 English cucumberssalt3 scallions2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegarfresh cracked pepper1...

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Fried Brie With Cranberry Sauce
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Fried Brie With Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1 lb brie cheese ( not over-ripe)1 eggs, lightly beaten1...

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Mushroom Cheese Puff Spirals
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mushroom Cheese Puff Spirals

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese with vegetables1 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces,...

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Wrapped Scallions
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Wrapped Scallions

Ingredients: 2 bunches scallions, trimmed,leaving the green tops1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2...

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Greek Squash Pita (Savoury)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSquash

Greek Squash Pita (Savoury)

Ingredients: 2 lbs pumpkin or 2 lbs squash or 2 lbs zucchini, grated1 medium...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 soft taco-size flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind2 teaspoons butter or...

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Margaritas and Shrimp All Around
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Margaritas and Shrimp All Around

Ingredients: 1 cup tequila ( preferably 100% blue agave)1/2 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/2...

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Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks5 ounces mozzarella string cheese...

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Mushroom and Garlic Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mushroom and Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 14 ounces refrigerated prepared pizza crust ( I used Pillsbury)3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Artichoke
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Artichoke, Mushroom and Parma Ham Tart

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour2 ounces grated parmesan cheese2/3 cup butter, diced1...

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Fabulously Fast Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Fabulously Fast Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb of peeled deveined shrimp8 tablespoons butter1 cup salsa ( Emeril’s is...

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Hot Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Hot Shrimp, Bacon, and Horseradish Casserole Dip

Ingredients: 1/2 lb medium shrimp, cooked and deveined6 slices bacon1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Lamb Ribs
< 15 minsAppetizersMeat

Lamb Ribs

Ingredients: 2 racks lamb rib chops3/4 cup apricot jam3/4 cup ketchup1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Strawberry Tofu Spread
AppetizersSoy/tofuSpreads

Strawberry Tofu Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces firm tofu, drained8 tablespoons strawberry preserves, all fruit type like polaner2...

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AppetizersChickenMain dish

Cam’s Favorite Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney

Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries ( fresh or frozen)2 tablespoons finely chopped onions ( or...

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Cheese and Bacon Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheese and Bacon Sticks

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry1/2 cup finely grated cheese, i use colby, but any...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Hearts of Palm Spread

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans hearts of palm3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated3 tablespoons green...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tato Boats

Ingredients: 10 medium potatoes4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and cubed1 (12 ounce) packages...

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Kielbasa in red wine
AppetizersLow fatLow protein

Kielbasa in red wine

Ingredients: 2/3 cup onions, chopped fine2 1/2 cups red wine1 good sized kielbasa Directions:...

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French Roquefort Flan
AppetizersBreakfastCheese

French Roquefort Flan

Ingredients: 2 cups milk4 eggs3/4 cup plain flour3/4 cup Roquefort cheesesalt & pepper Directions:...

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Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)

Ingredients: 1 lb roasted peanuts1/4 cup peanut oil ( to taste)1 small onions, finely...

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