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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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Zucchini Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Zucchini Chips

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour1 -2 zucchini Directions: Fill a...

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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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AppetizersBeefMain dish

Tangy Short Ribs

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

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Tapas - Shrimp in Green Mayo
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tapas – Shrimp in Green Mayo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup minced parsley2 teaspoons capers, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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Crab Meat Alma
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Meat Alma

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine1 bunch green onions, chopped1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped1/2...

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World's Best Savory Popcorn
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

World’s Best Savory Popcorn

Ingredients: 10 cups popped popcorn1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup melted margarine1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Pepperoni Pizza Bites

Ingredients: 1 cup mozzarella cheese ( shredded)1/2 cup pepperoni ( chopped)1/2 cup pizza sauce2...

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Yummy-Scrummy Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Yummy-Scrummy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon apple cider...

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Assam Spicy Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Assam Spicy Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water2 lbs shrimp, headless1 tablespoon oyster sauce1/2 teaspoon hot chili...

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Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)
AppetizersCondimentsEggs

Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)

Ingredients: 12 eggs1 large yellow onions, sliced into thin ringspickle juice5 garlic cloves, smashed4...

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French Cream Cheese and Preserves
AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

French Cream Cheese and Preserves

Ingredients: 32 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup wildflower honey or 3/4 cup other medium...

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Curried Party Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Curried Party Snack Mix

Ingredients: 4 large rice cakes ( unsalted)1 1/2 cups oyster crackers or 1 1/2...

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Baked "Fried" Veggies
AppetizersKid FriendlyVegetables

Baked “Fried” Veggies

Ingredients: 1 cup instant potato flakes1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Chipotle Appetizer Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup tomato sauce2...

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Chili Con Crescent Snacks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chili Con Crescent Snacks

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (15 ounce) cans chili without...

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Antipasti Di Tonno E Fagioli
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Antipasti Di Tonno E Fagioli

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1/2 small red onions, diced1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Bissara (Fava Bean Puree)
AppetizersBeansMoroccan

Bissara (Fava Bean Puree)

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fava beans2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1/4...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Crispy Wontons

Ingredients: 6 ounces ground pork4 water chestnuts, chopped1 ounce green onions, chopped ( with...

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Cajun Tofu Slices
AppetizersBeansSoy/tofu

Cajun Tofu Slices

Ingredients: 1 (350 g) packages extra firm tofu, cut diagonally into triangles1 teaspoon roasted...

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Raw Slaw
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Raw Slaw, Avocado Cups

Ingredients: 12 baby carrots1 green apples1/4-1/2 cup onions ( depending on taste)1/2 cup packed...

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Eggplant Rolls filled with Basil and Cheese
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Eggplant Rolls filled with Basil and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 lbs tomatoes, peeled,seeded and...

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Bruschetta with White Beans
AppetizersBeansWeeknight

Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 1 cup dried great northern beans3 plum tomatoes, seeded,chopped1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata...

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Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tequila-Jalapeno Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro5 small jalapeno chiles or 5 small serrano...

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The Other "shrimp Cocktail"
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

The Other “shrimp Cocktail”

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or...

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Quince Paste
AppetizersDessertFruit

Quince Paste

Ingredients: 4 medium quinces, about 2 lbs. total1/4-1/2 cup water2 -3 cups sugar Directions:...

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Nutty Carrot Sandwich
AppetizersCarrotsSpreads

Nutty Carrot Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 large carrots, coarsely shredded2/3 cup pecans, ground1 garlic cloves, minced4 stuffed green...

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Kubbeh Bamya
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Kubbeh Bamya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 kg ground beef2 large onions, chopped1 kg semolina1 kg okra2...

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Baked Potato Pie Plus
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Baked Potato Pie Plus

Ingredients: 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved,but baked is better1/4 cup chopped green...

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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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Wonderful Cheese Ball
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Wonderful Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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Felicity's Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Felicity’s Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 red capsicums ( bell peppers)2 cups cooked rice1 large onions2 stalks celery1...

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AppetizersNorth americanVegetables

Jicama With Chili Salt

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt1/4-1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 jicama ( 1 1/2 to 2...

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Crimped Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Crimped Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 cup white wine1/4 cup rice vinegar1 carrots, coarsely diced1/2 onions,...

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AppetizersSaladsSeafood

Seafood Salad

Ingredients: 2 green onions or 2 scallions1/2 diced green bell peppers1 diced celery, destrung1...

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Tortilla Wraps
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tortilla Wraps

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice4 -5 green...

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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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Spinach Pinwheels
< 60 minsAppetizersVegetables

Spinach Pinwheels

Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil1 small onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped2 cups chopped spinach2...

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Hot Crab and Asparagus Canapes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Hot Crab and Asparagus Canapes

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess...

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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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Mom's Best Skillet Cornbread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Mom’s Best Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cornmeal1 1/2 cups buttermilk2/3 cup flour1/4 cup corn syrup1 teaspoon...

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Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Tex Mex Stuffed Potato Skins

Ingredients: 12 small potatoes, baked and halved, meat scooped out1 -2 tablespoon olive oil,...

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Glass Noodles With Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Glass Noodles With Crab

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) packages thin rice noodles ( mung bean thread)2 tablespoons neutral...

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Parmesan Puffs
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Parmesan Puffs

Ingredients: 4 sheets butter puff pastry1 eggs, lightly beaten for an eggwash150 g parmesan...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Hearts of Palm Spread

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans hearts of palm3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated3 tablespoons green...

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Succulent Prawns for the Barbie
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Succulent Prawns for the Barbie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh herbs ( ,...

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Appetizer Pie
AppetizersBeefSpreads

Appetizer Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons milk2 1/2 ounces dried beef, finely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)
AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 hard-boiled eggs, yolk only1 eggs5 tablespoons unsalted butter,...

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Tabbouleh
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Tabbouleh

Ingredients: 7 cups finely minced fresh parsley ( 1 large bunch)1 1/3 cups finely...

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Grilled Tomato Marinade
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Grilled Tomato Marinade

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon shallots, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry...

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Sugar Free Pickle Relish
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Sugar Free Pickle Relish

Ingredients: 1 (24 ounce) jars dill pickle spears1 cup chopped onions1/3 cup Splenda sugar...

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Irish Croquettes :  Corned Beef and Potato
AppetizersBeefSide dishes

Irish Croquettes : Corned Beef and Potato

Ingredients: 2 cups mashed potatoes, left overs are fine seasoned withsalt, to taste,andpepper, to...

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Smoked Oyster Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Smoked Oyster Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/8 cup milk1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon lemon...

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Garlic Walnuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Garlic Walnuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 3/4 cups walnuts,...

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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...

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Crisp German Meatballs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Crisp German Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drain and...

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Italian Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Italian Potato Skins

Ingredients: 12 medium baking potatoes1/2 cup margarine, melted1 lb Italian sausage1 (12 ounce) cans...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk1/4 cup white wine1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 dash...

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Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup red peppers, diced1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 cup yellow onions,...

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Green and Red Pepper Salad
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Green and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 large green peppers, halved and seeded2 large red peppers, halved and seeded1...

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Zucchini Spread
AppetizersSpreadsSquash

Zucchini Spread

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups zucchini, unpeeled, shredded ( equiv. to 1 pound)1/4 cup fresh...

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