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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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Tom's Penne alla Vodka
AppetizersMain dishPenne

Tom’s Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried penne pasta4 tablespoons butter1/4 lb prosciutto di Parma, diced1 ounce...

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Amusement Park Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

Amusement Park Cornbread

Ingredients: 2/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs2...

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Feta Pita Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Pita Appetizer

Ingredients: 6 whole pita breads ( soft without pockets)3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese3/4 cup...

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Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic2/3 cup olive oil2 lbs cherry tomatoes1 loaf focaccia...

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Steak Tip Marinade
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Tip Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce1 cup Italian salad dressing2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning1 cup...

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Cheese Balls Three Ways
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheese Balls Three Ways

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons fresh...

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Brown Sugar Bacon Twists
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Brown Sugar Bacon Twists

Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar or 10 packets Splenda sugar substitute1 teaspoon mustard...

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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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Caponata (Cold Eggplant (Aubergine) Appetizer)
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Caponata (Cold Eggplant (Aubergine) Appetizer)

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 teaspoons coarse salt or 2...

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Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...

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Spicy Tortilla Chips
AppetizersLow in...Low sodium

Spicy Tortilla Chips

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted1/2 teaspoon chili powder8 corn tortillas...

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Parsley Pesto
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Parsley Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup parmesan cheese ( the cheap kind works best)1/2 cup...

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Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic1/2 cup...

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Pineapple Ham Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Pineapple Ham Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 English muffins, split and toasted2 tablespoons barbecue sauce2 ounces sliced deli ham,...

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Broiled Sweet Onion Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksOnions

Broiled Sweet Onion Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/2 large sweet onions, sliced very thinly then chopped4 teaspoons mayonnaise4 slices sourdough...

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Teriyaki Sirloin Strips
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Teriyaki Sirloin Strips

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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Appetizer or Snack Party Tray
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Appetizer or Snack Party Tray

Ingredients: 4 large lettuce leaves3/4 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, cut into cubes1 lb sliced...

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Hot Sauteed Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Sauteed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined1/2 cup light rum1/3...

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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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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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Curried Chicken Puffs
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Curried Chicken Puffs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter2/3 cup flour1 dash salt2 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Bonstrs Awesome Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Bonstrs Awesome Salsa

Ingredients: 5 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped1 medium yellow onions, finely chopped8 scallions, finely...

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Shrimp Stuffed Puff Pastries
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Stuffed Puff Pastries

Ingredients: 6 puff pastry shells1/2 lb small shrimp, cooked1 dash onion salt, to taste1...

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Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Citrus and Cinnamon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups couscous1/4 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons olive...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Warm Ziti Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked ziti pasta1/4 cup chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons...

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Pesto-Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pesto-Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil24 medium cremini mushrooms, stems removed and chopped7 ounces soy...

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Sesame Pita Crisps
AppetizersBreadsLow cholesterol

Sesame Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 4 pita breads2 tablespoons olive oilsalt, to taste1 tablespoon sesame seeds Directions: Carefully...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Breaded vegetables

Ingredients: 1 -2 egg whites1 cup dry breadcrumbsherbs, of your choice ( I use...

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Cucumber Open Faced Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Cucumber Open Faced Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin ( seedless are great)8 ounces cream cheese,...

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Healthy Vegetarian Samosas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Healthy Vegetarian Samosas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 medium white potatoes, diced300 g sweet potatoes, diced10 string beans1/2 red...

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Batter-Fried Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Batter-Fried Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined1/2 cup oil1 eggs, beaten1 cup all-purpose...

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Ukrainian Meatless Borsch (Borscht)
AppetizersEuropeanVegetables

Ukrainian Meatless Borsch (Borscht)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried mushrooms ( or more)1 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons vegetable oil2...

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Potato Nachos (microwave)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Potato Nachos (microwave)

Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes1/2 cup taco sauce2 tablespoons diced green chilies3/4 cup shredded...

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Cranberry-Orange Spread
AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Cranberry-Orange Spread

Ingredients: 11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (12 ounce) containers cranberry-orange sauce3/4 cup chopped pecans...

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Garlic Bread Topped With Crab Meat and Spinach
AppetizersBreadsCrab

Garlic Bread Topped With Crab Meat and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb loaf fresh garlic bread, sliced6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat1/4 cup shredded...

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Margarita Dip With Strawberry Shortcake Fruit K-Bobs
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

Margarita Dip With Strawberry Shortcake Fruit K-Bobs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream3 ounces light cream cheese1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar1...

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Stuffed Baked Sardines
AppetizersLunch/snacksSaltwater fish

Stuffed Baked Sardines

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, finely diced2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup...

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Pasta
AppetizersPastaSalads

Pasta, Pesto and Peas

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fusilli3/4 lb bow tie pasta1/4 cup olive oil1 1/2 cups pesto...

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Fruit Bouquet
AppetizersFruitMelons

Fruit Bouquet

Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe, peeled 1 melon, peeled 15 strawberries, hulled 10 pineapple chunks, fresh...

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French Onion Soup (Soupe A L'Oignon)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSoups & stews

French Onion Soup (Soupe A L’Oignon)

Ingredients: 1 lb onions, peeled2 ounces butter2 1/2-3 pints beef stock4 ounces cognac (...

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Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Low Carb Garlic Cheesebread (Yes Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 2 slices low-carb breadmayonnaiseminced garlic (my choice) or garlic spray, to taste (...

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Cranberry-Glazed Brie
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cranberry-Glazed Brie

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/3 cup currants1/3...

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Shrimp Toast
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Toast

Ingredients: 4 slices white bread8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves,...

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Monk's Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Monk’s Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated1 teaspoon...

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Spicy Panfried Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Spicy Panfried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs firm ripe tomatoes or 1 1/2 lbs green tomatoes (...

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Sesame Yam Sticks
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sesame Yam Sticks

Ingredients: 2 large yams1/2 cup sesame seeds1 tablespoon corn or 1 tablespoon sesame oil...

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Goat Cheese Toasts
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Goat Cheese Toasts

Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguettes, sliced into 36 1/2 inch segments3 tablespoons olive oil8...

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Onion Tartlets a La Monica
AppetizersGrainsOnions

Onion Tartlets a La Monica

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small...

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Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Sweet Potato Cakes and Mojito Sauce

Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked ( I usually just steam them or...

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Oriental Chicken Lettuce Wraps
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Oriental Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soya sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup golden syrup2 tablespoons oil ( canola...

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1000 Island Vegetable Dip
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

1000 Island Vegetable Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers thousand island dressing ( can use regular or any...

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Bourbon Franks
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Bourbon Franks

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) bottles tomato ketchup3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup Bourbon...

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Tarama Salata
AppetizersLemonSpreads

Tarama Salata

Ingredients: 8 slices white bread1 medium onions1 garlic cloves1 parsley sprigs8 ounces tarama1 cup...

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Potato Appetizers
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Potato Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper1/2 cup chives or 1/2 cup...

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Linda's Shrimp Stuffed Eggs
AppetizersEggsShrimp

Linda’s Shrimp Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs, hard boiled1 (6 ounce) cans shrimp, drained1/3 cup mayonnaise ( to...

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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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Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon pimientos, chopped fine1 teaspoon French...

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Pickled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Pickled Eggs

Ingredients: 30 small eggs1 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 medium onions, sliced thin2 tablespoons...

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Homemade Popiah Wrapper ( Spring Roll )
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Homemade Popiah Wrapper ( Spring Roll )

Ingredients: 250 g flour1 tablespoon tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons corn oil1 large...

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