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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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Tequila-Chili Spiked Vegetables
AppetizersTex MexVegetables

Tequila-Chili Spiked Vegetables

Ingredients: 24 radishes1 lb jicama8 carrots4 teaspoons fresh lime juice4 teaspoons tequila1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Cheeseless Eggplant (Aubergine) Gratin
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Cheeseless Eggplant (Aubergine) Gratin

Ingredients: 2 eggplants ( about 1 3/4 pounds total, 3-4 inches diameter)1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Quesadillas for One or Two
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Quesadillas for One or Two

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil2 flour tortillas, 8 inch1 cup cheddar cheese (we like sharp...

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Margaret Ann's Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Margaret Ann’s Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 lb grated cheddar cheese or 1 lb...

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Baked Olives
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Baked Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb black olives ( not canned – use Nicoise or Kalamata)3 cloves...

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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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Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese1 cup flour1 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup breadcrumbs1...

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Mexican Pick-Up Sticks
AppetizersSouthwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Mexican Pick-Up Sticks

Ingredients: 2 (2 7/8 ounce) cans French-fried onions 2 (1 1/2 ounce) cans potato...

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Onion Herb Bagel Chips
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Onion Herb Bagel Chips

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix2/3 cup melted butter1 teaspoon crushed dried...

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Bacon Wrap Arounds
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Bacon Wrap Arounds

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons sugar10 slices...

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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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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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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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AppetizersVegetablesVegetarian

Crocodile Eyeballs

Ingredients: 1 jar pickling onions ( pinball sized)1 jar pimento stuffed olives1 (8 ounce)...

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Roasted Poblano Cilantro Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Roasted Poblano Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients: 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded1/4 cup red onions, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)

Ingredients: 3 cups pimento-stuffed green olives3 cups pitted black olives2 ounces anchovies, with oil8...

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Indian Tuna Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Indian Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 can chunk tuna, drained1/2 celery ribs, diced small1 tablespoon dill pickle relish2...

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Grilled Barbecued Oysters
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Grilled Barbecued Oysters

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hot sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon olive...

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Peanutty  Chocolate Spread on Vanilla Wafers
AppetizersChocolateSpreads

Peanutty Chocolate Spread on Vanilla Wafers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt1/4 cup chocolate flavored syrup...

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Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...

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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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Chex Caramel Corn
AppetizersDessertKid Friendly

Chex Caramel Corn

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex4 cups popped...

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AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Moroccan Fennel Salad

Ingredients: 1 grated oranges, rind of3 tablespoons fresh orange juice2 tablespoons limes or 2...

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Oink Oink on a Stick
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

Oink Oink on a Stick

Ingredients: 1 slice deli ham, thin slice1 slice yellow cheese, thin slice1 soft italian...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Elvis’s Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients: 8 dill pickles1/2 cup flour1 1/4 tablespoons black pepper1/4 cup beer1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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English-Style Baked Chips
< 60 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

English-Style Baked Chips

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) baking potatoes3 cups very hot water1 teaspoon canola oilcooking spray1...

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Zucchini Boats With Ricotta and Basil
AppetizersLow sodiumSide dishes

Zucchini Boats With Ricotta and Basil

Ingredients: 6 small zucchini ( about 1 1/2 pounds)1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup loosely...

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Greek Feta Spread (Kopanisti)
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Greek Feta Spread (Kopanisti)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb feta cheese3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 clove garlic, thinly sliced1...

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Green Onion Pancakes
AppetizersChineseVegetables

Green Onion Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 large eggs2 teaspoons sesame oil8 egg roll wraps4 teaspoons sesame seeds1 cup...

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Rock 'n' Rollers
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Rock ‘n’ Rollers

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas ( 6-inch)4 ounces cream cheese1/3 cup peach preserves1 cup cheddar...

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Spicy Rice Meatballs
AppetizersLong Grain riceMain dish

Spicy Rice Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked long-grain rice ( I used brown)1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 onions,...

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Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce - Sicilian
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce – Sicilian

Ingredients: 1 lb red ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped2 cloves fresh white garlic, peeled3/4 cup fresh...

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AppetizersQuick breadsScones

Savoury Tomato and Basil Scones

Ingredients: 10 ounces self-rising flour ( dry weight)1/4 teaspoon salt2 ounces butter1 teaspoon dried...

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AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onions3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup...

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Avocado Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Avocado Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup chopped green...

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Fig Nut Chicken Roll-ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fig Nut Chicken Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped red apples or 1/2 cup finely chopped green apples1/4...

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Garlic Focaccia
AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

Garlic Focaccia

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh garlic1/3 cup olive oil3 cups biscuit mix ( Bisquick)1...

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Wild Mushroom and Artichoke - Potato Cake
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Wild Mushroom and Artichoke – Potato Cake

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, shredded1 yellow onions, grated2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Croquettes
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants ( sliced into 1/2 inch , 1cm thick slices)3 tablespoons...

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Grandma's Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Grandma’s Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, minced1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon onion...

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Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread
AppetizersBreadsPizza

Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water, at 110 degrees f3/4 tablespoon fast rising yeast1 teaspoon...

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Spinach Pie Joanne
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Spinach Pie Joanne

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet sausage, fried golden6 eggs, save 1 yolk2/3 cup ricotta cheese1...

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The Best Ever Pimiento Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

The Best Ever Pimiento Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages cracker barrell vermont extra-sharp cheddar cheese ( this is...

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Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps
< 60 minsAppetizersMeat

Mini Smoky Bacon Wraps

Ingredients: 27 small cocktail franks9 slices bacon1/3 cup dark brown sugar1/3 cup ketchup1 pinch...

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Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Onion Dip
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Onion Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup diced sweet onions ( you can also use red onions)1 cup...

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Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and chopped1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons sour cream2...

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Salmon Cheesecake
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Salmon Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup melted unsalted butter1...

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Domatokeftedes - Greek Tomato Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksTomatoes

Domatokeftedes – Greek Tomato Patties

Ingredients: 8 large tomatoes, chopped1 large onions, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon sugarsalt and pepperself-raising...

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Sugar-Coated Pecans
AppetizersCandyDessert

Sugar-Coated Pecans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon egg whites2 cups pecan halves1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground Directions:...

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Skewered Scallops With a Spicy Rub
AppetizersMain dishMarinades and rubs

Skewered Scallops With a Spicy Rub

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon...

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Breadsticks Alphabet Dunkers
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

Breadsticks Alphabet Dunkers

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated breadstick dough1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Spicy Quesadilla

Ingredients: 6 inches 10-inch sun-dried tomato tortillas1 tablespoon olive oil2 red peppers, thinly sliced1...

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Bubba's Baked Onions I I
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Bubba’s Baked Onions I I

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions1 beef bouillon cubesbutter or margarine Directions: Peel Vidalia and...

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Smoked Salmon and Brie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Smoked Salmon and Brie Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, approximately1 lb brie cheese12 ounces smoked salmon1...

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Bat Eyes
AppetizersLow carbVegetables

Bat Eyes

Ingredients: 24 black olives16 ounces whipped cream cheese Directions: Stuff olives with cream cheese....

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AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

French Fries Without the French

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( baking, oiled or red)1 ounce butter ( margarine, or oil)1...

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Delectable Italian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefSide dishes

Delectable Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs5 cloves garlic ( chopped finely)2...

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Fried Tortilla Chips
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Fried Tortilla Chips

Ingredients: 8 corn tortillassalad oil Directions: Arrange 8 corn tortillas in a stack and...

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Blooming Onion
AppetizersEggsOnions

Blooming Onion

Ingredients: 1 large sweet vidalia onions1 eggs1 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Shrimp Kelaguen
AppetizersSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Kelaguen

Ingredients: 5 lbs shrimp ( shelless and headless)1 whole onions5 -6 stalks green onions1...

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