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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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Barbecued Chestnuts in Bacon
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Barbecued Chestnuts in Bacon

Ingredients: 12 whole canned water chestnuts4 slices bacon4 fluid ounces ketchup3 tablespoons brown sugar...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Steamed Pork Wontons

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained8 ounces pork loin ( with fatback or...

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Buffalo Style Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Buffalo Style Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced parsley1/2 teaspoon hot...

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Big Fat Greek Eggplant (Aubergine)  Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Big Fat Greek Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Ingredients: 2 eggplants1/3 cup scallions1/3 cup parsley1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon fresh oregano (...

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Hot Dog Kebabs
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Hot Dog Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) cans chunk pineapple, drained,reserve juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Falafel

Ingredients: 3 cups tinned chickpeas, well drained1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/2 cup finely chopped...

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Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 lb crabmeat1/2 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parsley, chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Breaded Chicken Fingers
AppetizersLow carbMain dish

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips ( or chicken tenders)1 eggs,...

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Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday's
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday’s

Ingredients: 5 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halvesItalian salad dressing, to coat1 12-inch flour...

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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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Cheese Ball Goblin (Paula Deen)
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheese Ball Goblin (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature2 (8 ounce) packages whipped cream...

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Four-Cheese Pate
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Four-Cheese Pate

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 cup...

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Shrimp Fradiavolo
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Fradiavolo

Ingredients: 20 medium shrimp2 ounces vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced garlic2 ounces brandy3 ounces unsalted...

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Ceviche Tacos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ceviche Tacos

Ingredients: 3 -4 limes1 cup tomatoes, chopped & seeded1 cup avocados, peeled & diced1/2...

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Awesome Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Awesome Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon relish (optional)1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8...

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Polenta With Salami and Roasted Red Peppers
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Polenta With Salami and Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups chicken broth10 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups...

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Beer Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Beer Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans of your favorite beer1 (6 ounce) cans spicy hot...

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Grilled Scallops With Cashew - Cucumber Relish
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Grilled Scallops With Cashew – Cucumber Relish

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, diced1/2 cup cashews, chopped1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms Caps

Ingredients: 24 medium mushrooms, cleaned4 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons dry...

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Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sliced...

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AppetizersBeefMain dish

Tangy Short Ribs

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef short ribs ( Short Ribs should be cut into 2-inch...

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Onion Bhaji
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Onion Bhaji

Ingredients: 2 onions ( large yellow or white)1/2 cup vinegar2/3 cup flour1 teaspoon cumin...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: vegetable oil, enough to fry shrimp3/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4...

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Jack Quesadillas With Cranberry Salsa
AppetizersLunch/snacksTurkey

Jack Quesadillas With Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients: 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons chopped green...

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Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
AppetizersFruitItalian

Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...

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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents

Ingredients: 1 lb roll pork sausage ( hot or mild)1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Spiced Nuts
< 15 minsAppetizersTime to make

Spiced Nuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread1 cup shelled pecans1 teaspoon garam masala or...

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Emeril's Oysters Bienville
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Emeril’s Oysters Bienville

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced bacon, chopped1 cup chopped yellow onions1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne2...

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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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Best-Ever Sticky Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Best-Ever Sticky Wings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings ( separated at joint, with wing tips discarded...

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Low Cal Spicy Baked Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Low Cal Spicy Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 large baking potatoes1 1/2 teaspoons cooking oil1 onions, cut into small pieces1...

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Tzipi's Egyptian Ground Fish Rolls
AppetizersFishMain dish

Tzipi’s Egyptian Ground Fish Rolls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs skinless non oily white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch...

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Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls16 large dates, pitted (...

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AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Basic Boiled Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 bay leaves20 peppercorns12 whole cloves1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Mistakes

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet bulk sausage or 1 lb spicy bulk sausage1 lb lean...

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Feta Quesadillas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Feta Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese1/3 cup...

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Tuscan Goat Cheese Spread
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Tuscan Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic2 tablespoons...

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Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon golden brown sugar1/4 teaspoon white wine...

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Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean hamburger1/2 lb Italian sausage ( I use hot.)1 chopped green...

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Fried Broccoli Melt
AppetizersBroccoliVegetables

Fried Broccoli Melt

Ingredients: shortening ( for deep frying)3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided4 tablespoons grated American cheese,...

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Spinach " Brownies"
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Spinach ” Brownies”

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking...

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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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AppetizersEuropeanFrench

Escargot a La Bourguignonne

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped2 shallots, minced well2 garlic cloves,...

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AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Polished Eggs

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, hardboiled and peeled and left whole4 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons...

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Taco Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Taco Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix1 green...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Party Wings

Ingredients: 24 chicken drummettes2 -3 teaspoons oil1 package taco seasoning mix1 cup flour Directions:...

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< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Crabmeat Spread

Ingredients: English muffins or miniature party rye rounds1 package Velveeta cheese, at room temperature1...

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Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dried hijiki seaweed1 cup water12 ounces firm tofu1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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Mexican Palapa Snacks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Palapa Snacks

Ingredients: 1 large jicama, peeled and cut in julienne slices1 large seedless cucumber, sliced3...

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Baked Green Olives in Spicy Cheese Pastry
AmericanAppetizersSouthwestern u.s.

Baked Green Olives in Spicy Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, Tillamook is best1 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup...

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Margarita Prawns
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Margarita Prawns

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons oil1...

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No-Fuss Taquitos
AppetizersBeefMain dish

No-Fuss Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans libby’s roast beef in gravy or 1 lb leftover...

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Grouper Nuggets
AppetizersFishSaltwater fish

Grouper Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh grouper fillets1 cup buttermilk1 eggs35 saltine crackers1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2...

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AppetizersCheeseCrab

Cheesy Crab Appetizer

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, soften1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise1 (5 ounce) jars...

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Holy Guacamole!
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Holy Guacamole!

Ingredients: 2 -3 chopped garlic cloves1 serrano peppers, diced finely ( use only enough...

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Veggie Spring Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Veggie Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli1 cup carrots2 cups cabbage1 cup snow peas8 -10 shallots1 cup...

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Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread ( crusts removed, soaked in milk & squeezed...

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Warm Crab Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Warm Crab Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese, softened6 ounces crabmeat, drained...

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Shrimp-Crab Crepes in Wine-Cheese Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp-Crab Crepes in Wine-Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 4 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup cold water (...

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Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 teaspoon salt1 (14...

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