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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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Spring Potato Strata
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Spring Potato Strata

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine3 medium leeks, thinly sliced5...

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Yoghurt and Pineapple Croissants
AppetizersBreakfastPineapple

Yoghurt and Pineapple Croissants

Ingredients: 2 small plain croissants2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon crushed pineapple1/8 teaspoon black...

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Dumplings With Ginger Dipping Sauce
AppetizersMeatPork

Dumplings With Ginger Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground lean pork1 scallions, finely minced1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce1...

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Thai Shrimp Rolls
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Thai Shrimp Rolls

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon fish sauce1/8 teaspoon Thai red curry...

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Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie
AppetizersApplesCheese

Warm Cranberry-Apple Glazed Brie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1 green apples, diced small1/4 cup craisins1/4 cup...

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Okonomi Yaki (Veggie Pancakes)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Okonomi Yaki (Veggie Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1/2 small green cabbage, shredded ( apprx 3-4 cups, red, Green or Chinese)1...

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7 Layer Taco Dip
< 15 minsAppetizersFor large groups

7 Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients: 9 ounces bean dipguacamole (optional)8 ounces sour cream8 ounces salsa6 ounces shredded colby...

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Falafel Croquettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Falafel Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 lb canned chick-peas, drained3 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground...

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Black Bean Cakes
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable broth or...

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molded shrimp spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

molded shrimp spread

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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Miniature Spinach Parmesan Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Miniature Spinach Parmesan Puffs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls8 teaspoons parmesan cheese3 cups fresh...

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Spicy Chicken Bake
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans fat-free...

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Seasoned Oyster Crackers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Seasoned Oyster Crackers

Ingredients: 12 ounces of plain oyster crackers2/3 cup oil ( I use canola, but...

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles ( bean threads)1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup...

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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Taco Fries
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Taco Fries

Ingredients: 2 medium baking potatoes, unpeeled,cut into french fry strips1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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AppetizersCrabShrimp

Seafood Hors D’oeuvres

Ingredients: 6 English muffins ( 12 halves)1/2-1 cup butter1 jar Kraft Old English cheese...

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AppetizersKid FriendlyWeeknight

Barbecued “Lil Smokies”

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo pastry1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 large leeks,...

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Wrapped Asparagus - Cheese
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Wrapped Asparagus – Cheese

Ingredients: 20 fresh asparagus spears10 slices cheese ( flexible type like Havarti or Muenster)...

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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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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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Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into nuggets1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce1...

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Greek Meat Pie
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Greek Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck1 lb lean ground lamb2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions,...

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Cheddar Cheese Cookies
AppetizersCookies and browniesDessert

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup butter, melted Directions:...

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Authentic Italian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Authentic Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 slices american bread, soaked in a1/2 cup milk1 cup...

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Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon...

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Pizzacones - Mini Patacones Pizzas
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Pizzacones – Mini Patacones Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thickpepperonimozzarella cheesemarinara saucevegetable oil (...

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Chili Mayo
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Chili Mayo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 1/2 cups sour cream2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo1/2...

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Pressure Cooker Carnitas
AppetizersMain dishPork

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork butt or 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, sliced to...

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Oysters Rockefeller En Casserole
AppetizersCasserolesShellfish

Oysters Rockefeller En Casserole

Ingredients: 2 dozen oysters1/4 lb butter1 celery ribs, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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CheesePuffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

CheesePuffs

Ingredients: 1 package shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pinch...

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AppetizersBreadsGrains

Magical Disappearing Poppy Seed Garlic French Bread

Ingredients: 1 large unsliced loaf French bread ( large size loaf..not the small bagette)1...

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Grilled Eggplant Bites with Mozzarella Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Grilled Eggplant Bites with Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups olive oil ( or use a bottled vinaigrette)1/2 cup lemon...

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Jalapeno Cheese
AppetizersSpreadsVegan

Jalapeno Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked 8 hours and drained2 cups filtered water (...

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Roasted Olives in Feta Cheese
< 60 minsAppetizersSpreads

Roasted Olives in Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup green pimento stuffed olives1 cup pitted black olives3 tablespoons commercial Italian...

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Green Salsa
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Green Salsa

Ingredients: 10 tomatillos, husked1 small onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, chopped1/4 cup...

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Julie's Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Julie’s Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs, hard boiled1/2 cup mayonnaise ( not Miracle Whip)2 tablespoons dried...

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Fried Fish Balls from Brussels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Fried Fish Balls from Brussels

Ingredients: 350 g leftover fish, boned and skinned500 g boiled floury potatoes1 clove garlic2...

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AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Fried Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 eggs ( beaten)1/3 cup milk1 cup floursaltpepperwater, if needed5 -6 zucchini, cut...

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chia's gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsTomatoes

chia’s gazpacho

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, sliced2 cloves garlic3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine...

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Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Lime-Cilantro Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined2 large limes1 bunch fresh cilantro Directions:...

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Buffalo Wing Wrap
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Buffalo Wing Wrap

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened2/3 cup chicken wing sauce ( I use Cookie’s...

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Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Leftover Tuna With Cottage Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( previously mixed with mayo and anything else...

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Zesty Italian Wontons
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Zesty Italian Wontons

Ingredients: 6 ounces bulk Italian sausage1/4 cup chopped onions4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Pancakes (Crepes) Filled With Mushrooms (Filling Only)

Ingredients: 4 ounces mushrooms2 ounces buttersaltblack peppergrated nutmeg1 ounce flour1/2 pint hot milk4 ounces...

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Deviled Shrimp and Crab
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Deviled Shrimp and Crab

Ingredients: 1 onions, minced1 green peppers, chopped fine1 red peppers, chopped fine3 tablespoons butter1...

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Crispy Chicken Goujons
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Goujons

Ingredients: 200 -250 g breadcrumbs, made from stale bread1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery...

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Pickled Red Beet Eggs
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

Ingredients: 12 large eggs1 (16 ounce) cans sliced pickled red beets, UNDRAINED1/4 cup water1/2...

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Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, mashed and finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1/2...

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Chicken Spiedino - Spiedies - Speedies
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Spiedino – Spiedies – Speedies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 large red bell peppers2 large green...

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Roasted Baby Artichokes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Roasted Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 8 baby artichokesolive oilsaltpepperfresh squeezed lemon juice Directions: Cut off the top quarter...

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Zester Chips
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Zester Chips

Ingredients: 4 large potatoesoil ( for frying) Directions: Use a zester to cut potatoes...

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Marinated Shrimp Appetizer
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Marinated Shrimp Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 green onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2...

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Dilly Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Dilly Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room...

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Fruit Kabobs
AppetizersDessertPineapple

Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/8 melon, sliced1/4 cup strawberries, sliced1/4 cup pineapple, sliced1/4 apples, sliced1/4 bananas, sliced...

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The Best Cucumber Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

The Best Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 loaf squishy white bread1 English cucumbers1/4 cup very thinly sliced sweet onions1/4...

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Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus1/8 teaspoon salt8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed1...

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Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 flaky pastry dough1 beaten eggs, to glaze300 g fresh breadcrumbs225 g cheddar...

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