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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Vegetarian Summer Roll

Ingredients: 2 limes, juice of1 limes, segments of1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4...

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Fried Olives
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Fried Olives

Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...

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Quick Vegetarian Wontons
AppetizersAsianVegan

Quick Vegetarian Wontons

Ingredients: 1 cup coleslaw mix1 inch fresh ginger, grated1 clove garlic, mashed1 tablespoon soy...

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Ginger Lime Melon Balls
AppetizersFruitMelons

Ginger Lime Melon Balls

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup water1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger1/2 teaspoon grated...

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Bennigan's Broccoli Bites
AppetizersBroccoliVegetables

Bennigan’s Broccoli Bites

Ingredients: 3 eggs6 ounces shredded colby cheese6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese1 (16 ounce)...

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Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large onions1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups buttermilk1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g beef minceflour ( for coating)peanut oil ( for frying)2 tablespoons coriander,...

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Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs
AppetizersMeatPork

Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic1 large green onions,...

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Super Shrimp and Garlic Bruschetta
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Super Shrimp and Garlic Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil ( or spray a small skillet with olive oil)6...

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AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Grape Dogs

Ingredients: 24 fluid ounces chili sauce8 fluid ounces grape jelly20 hot dogs, sliced into...

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped5 cups chopped mushrooms1 tablespoon dried...

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Cheese and Onion Tart
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Cheese and Onion Tart

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits2...

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Easy French Onion Soup
< 60 minsAppetizersSoups & stews

Easy French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine ( 1 stick)4 large onions, sliced,separated into rings ( use...

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Savory Party Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Savory Party Bread

Ingredients: 1 lb unsliced round loaf sourdough bread1 lb monterey jack cheese, sliced1/2 cup...

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sausage flowers
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

sausage flowers

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup shredded colby cheese1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese24...

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Wonderful Sesame Chicken
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Wonderful Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon soy sauce1 cup sesame crackers, crushed1 teaspoon ground...

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Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons fresh parsley, mincedsaltwhite pepper, to taste6 tablespoons olive...

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Taco Crescent Wreath
AppetizersSouthwestern u.s.Vegetables

Taco Crescent Wreath

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 chipotle chiles in adobo (...

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Spanish Potatoes Bravos
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Spanish Potatoes Bravos

Ingredients: 500 g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks400 g canned diced tomatoes1 garlic...

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Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole

Ingredients: 3 cups grated smoked mozzarella cheese3 cups cooked chicken, shredded1/2 cup chopped fresh...

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Cheese Triangles
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Triangles

Ingredients: 1 cup feta or 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/3 cup ricotta cheese or...

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Gyoza
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Gyoza

Ingredients: 5 ounces cabbage, chopped6 ounces ground pork or 6 ounces ground beef (...

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Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream
AppetizersBerriesStrawberries

Low-Fat Strawberries and Almond Cream

Ingredients: 18 large fresh strawberries1 cup cold nonfat milk1 ounce sugar-free instant vanilla pudding...

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Buffalo Chicken Wontons
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Buffalo Chicken Wontons

Ingredients: 1 cup panko ( Japanese Breadcrumbs)1 cup breadcrumbs ( Plain)2 tablespoons fresh coarse...

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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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AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Easy Caprese (Insalata)

Ingredients: 2 large firm tomatoes ( sliced thin)1/2 lb mozzarella cheese ( sliced)1/3 cup...

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Sauteed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Sauteed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter3 large onions1 lb mushroomssalt and pepperbread, for eating and mopping,...

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Zucchini "Crab" Cakes
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Zucchini “Crab” Cakes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine,...

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Fabulous Baked Brie
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Fabulous Baked Brie

Ingredients: 1 large brie round3 -4 large apples, peeled, cored & sliced1 cup raisins1/4...

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Roast Vegetable Tart with Walnut Crust
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Roast Vegetable Tart with Walnut Crust

Ingredients: 6 ounces ground walnuts8 ounces plain white flour5 ounces butter2 tablespoons tahini1 egg...

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Shrimp Fritters
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups chopped onions3 tablespoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons chopped...

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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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Stuffed Celery Bites (Italian Style)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Stuffed Celery Bites (Italian Style)

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray2 tablespoons pine nuts1 garlic cloves, minced8 stalks celery1 (8 ounce)...

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Roasted Potato Peels
AppetizersLunch/snacksPotatoes

Roasted Potato Peels

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, peelings from about 4 baked potatoes, with a little potato...

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Tiropites
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Tiropites

Ingredients: 1 lb phyllo dough3 eggs1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled4 ounces ricotta cheese4 ounces...

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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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Layered Camembert
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Layered Camembert

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) round camembert cheese4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon dry...

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Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined,tails left on ( about 36)3 cups loosely...

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Spicy Cashew-Chicken Bundles
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Spicy Cashew-Chicken Bundles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken1/4 cup finely shredded carrots3 tablespoons sliced green...

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Honeydew Compote
AppetizersDessertMelons

Honeydew Compote

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated1/2 cup fresh lime juice ( 4-5 limes)1/3...

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AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Bacon and Cheese Egg Appetizers

Ingredients: 6 hardboiled egg, peeled3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 slices crisp bacon, crumbles ( separate one...

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Nutty Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Nutty Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or 3 smaller size)1 cup breadcrumbs1/2...

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Steamed Shrimp or Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Steamed Shrimp or Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 lb large raw shrimp, deveined1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup water1 tablespoon Old...

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Spicy Quinoa Salad
AppetizersGrainsSalads

Spicy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa2 cups water1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries4 tablespoons lime juice4 tablespoons...

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Appetizer Salmon Mini Fillets
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Appetizer Salmon Mini Fillets

Ingredients: 1/4 cup coarse-grained Dijon mustard1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar1 tablespoon olive...

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Steamed Garlic and Herb Mussels
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Steamed Garlic and Herb Mussels

Ingredients: 2 kg medium black mussels2 tablespoons olive oil10 garlic cloves, crushed4 red Thai...

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Mom's Zucchini Bites
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Mom’s Zucchini Bites

Ingredients: 4 zucchini, unpeeled,sliced thin4 eggs, slightly beaten1 clove garlic, chopped1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup...

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Quick and Easy Ham Rollups
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Quick and Easy Ham Rollups

Ingredients: 4 -6 flour tortillas1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 slice thin hamdill...

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Doing "the Mashed Potato" Balls
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Doing “the Mashed Potato” Balls

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chickensalt and pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 portabella mushrooms, chopped (...

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Fried Sweet Plantains
AppetizersCaribbeanFruit

Fried Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil6 very ripe plantains, peeled and cut on the diagonal...

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Miso Pate
AppetizersSoy/tofuSpreads

Miso Pate

Ingredients: 2 cups broken pieces whole wheat bread1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup broth1/4...

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Frittata Bites
AppetizersEggs/dairyLow calorie

Frittata Bites

Ingredients: 1 cup zucchini, shredded1/2 cup red peppers, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Lavender Cream Cheese for Bagels
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Lavender Cream Cheese for Bagels

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon herbes de provence1/2 teaspoon lavender flowers ( edible variety from a...

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Dixie Crossroads Corn Fritters
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Dixie Crossroads Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons white sugar2 large...

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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Drunken Shrimp a La Greque

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons ouzo1 tablespoon brown sugar2 garlic...

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Cheese and Guinness Fondue
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese and Guinness Fondue

Ingredients: 2 lbs cheddar cheese, grated1/2 pint Guinness stout6 -8 teaspoons Worcestershire saucesalt &...

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Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 12 round rice paper, dipped in hot water for 20 seconds until soft...

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Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Cheesy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants ( 1 1/2 pounds)salt1 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon salt1 (6...

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Spicy Sweet Onion Rings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Sweet Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 medium onions1 cup self rising flour1/3 cup cornbread mix ( I use...

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Joanne's Creamy Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Joanne’s Creamy Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated2 tomatoes, diced, to taste2 tablespoons parmesan...

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