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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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Chickpea
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chickpea, Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1 -2 ripe avocados2 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup pitted...

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Pesto Goat Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pesto Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 6 ounces goat cheese, softened8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (7 ounce) jars basil...

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Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Mousse on Sugar Cane (vietnamese Chao Tom)

Ingredients: 10 ounces shrimp, shell removed1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1...

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Microwave Mexican Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Microwave Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 2 fat free tortillas1/4 cup low fat mozzarella1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup...

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Greek Spinach Triangles
AppetizersGreekVegetables

Greek Spinach Triangles

Ingredients: 20 ounces frozen spinach, chopped2 eggs, beaten1 onions, finely chopped8 ounces cream cheese,...

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Warm Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Warm Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants20 ml olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to brushsea salt3 large...

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Fried Breaded Veggies
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Fried Breaded Veggies

Ingredients: 2 cups flour ( optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of flour and cornmeal)1...

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Easy Taco Appetizers
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Easy Taco Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic1/2 cup...

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Chicken Fingers Remoulade
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Fingers Remoulade

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup snipped chives or 1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon...

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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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Indonesian Chicken
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Indonesian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon...

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Shrimp And Mushrooms
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp And Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped celery ( , can use less)8 ounces shrimp,...

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Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

Ingredients: 1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs1 lb lean ground lamb1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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4 Cheese Mexican Tortilla Appetizers
AppetizersSalsasSauces

4 Cheese Mexican Tortilla Appetizers

Ingredients: 6 6 inch fajita-size flour tortillas1 (16 ounce) cans ortega refried beans1/2 cup...

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Cream Cheese Ball
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (8 ounce) packages sharp cheddar cheese,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Trout Almondine

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds4 (8 ounce)...

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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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Kicked up Hanky Panky
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Kicked up Hanky Panky

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hamburger1 lb Italian sausage ( I use sweet)1/2 cup onions, chopped1...

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Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, vine-ripened, seeded and chopped2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups canola...

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'better Than Sex' Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

‘better Than Sex’ Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( low fat or fat free can...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Roulade of Prosciutto, Figs, Stilton and Goat Cheeses with Port

Ingredients: 4 ounces dried figs, halved2 1/2 cups port wine1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese1/3...

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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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Hot Ham and Swiss Dip
AppetizersHigh calciumSpreads

Hot Ham and Swiss Dip

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped deli ham1 cup shredded swiss cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons...

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Teriyaki Beef Skewers
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Ingredients: 3/4 lb beef round tip steaks or 3/4 lb any other lean and...

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Hidden Valley Cheese Spread
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Hidden Valley Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup margarine, softened1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 (1 ounce)...

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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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Big John's Corn Fritters
AppetizersBreadsCorn

Big John’s Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon...

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Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 medium fresh cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed1 loaf French bread, sliced into...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cheesy Seafood Muffies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 (5 ounce) jars cheese spread ( I use Old English)1...

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Red Wagon Butter
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Red Wagon Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup nutritional yeast Directions: Melt the...

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Cranberry Rum Brie
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cranberry Rum Brie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup whole berry cranberry...

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The Tartar Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

The Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard ( French’s will do in lieu of powdered)3...

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Polynesian Meatballs (For Party Trays)
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Polynesian Meatballs (For Party Trays)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 1/4 lbs ground round2 cups crushed corn flakes...

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Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 2 prepared pie pastry ( enough to cut out 25 2-1/2-inch rounds)2 cups...

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Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream...

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Goat Cheese
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepper and Basil Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 jar marinated goat cheese ( I used plain old goat cheese from...

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Very Fennel Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Very Fennel Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4...

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Spicy
AppetizersSaladsSoy/tofu

Spicy, Crisp Tofu on Mint-Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained1/3 cup spicy Asian chili sauce...

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Raspberries and Blueberries With Honey Zabaglione
AppetizersBerriesBlueberries

Raspberries and Blueberries With Honey Zabaglione

Ingredients: 2 egg yolks1/2 cup honey1 cup muscat wine3/4 cup low-fat yogurt1/2 cup raspberries1/2...

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Warm Goat's Cheese on Toast and Lettuce
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Warm Goat’s Cheese on Toast and Lettuce

Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese4 slices country bread10 lettuce leaves6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Olive Tapenade Ala Dawn (Olive Salad)

Ingredients: 3 cups pimento-stuffed green olives3 cups pitted black olives2 ounces anchovies, with oil8...

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AppetizersItalianSpreads

Tapenade

Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic2 lemons, juice of1 (10 ounce) cans black olives1 cup chopped...

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Caribbean Fruit Salad With Coconut Cream Dressing
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Caribbean Fruit Salad With Coconut Cream Dressing

Ingredients: fresh pineapple, cored and cut into slicesfresh strawberries, washed and stemmedkiwi fruits, peeled...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

The Most Awesome Grande Nachos in the World!

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bags tortilla chips, low fat2 lbs extra lean ground beef1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Egyptian Pyramids

Ingredients: 12 fresh large mushrooms, washed and stems removed ( extra large)2 cloves garlic,...

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Golabki - Polish Stuffed Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki – Polish Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 -2 head cabbage2 slices stale bread3/4 lb ground beef1 onions, minced2 tablespoons...

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Gringos
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Gringos

Ingredients: 20 small flour tortillas2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 can chopped green chilies1/2...

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BBQ Oysters With Ginger
AppetizersSide dishesSouth west pacific

BBQ Oysters With Ginger

Ingredients: 12 oysters1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, diced into small cubes2...

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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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Baked Spinach With Three Cheeses
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Baked Spinach With Three Cheeses

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped spring onions ( leek can also be used)1/2 cup...

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AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potato Wedges With Sour Cream Dip

Ingredients: 2 large baking potatoes, cut into wedges1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup...

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Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey8 cloves garlic, minced1 onions, minced1/2 cup chopped...

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 26 large uncooked shrimp ( peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)1/3 cup cornstarch1...

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Baked Layered Italian Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Layered Italian Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese1/3...

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Ants on a Log
AppetizersLow calorieLow sodium

Ants on a Log

Ingredients: 4 stalks celery, cut in half1 tablespoon peanut butter1 tablespoon cream cheese32 raisins...

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Grilled Oysters
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Grilled Oysters

Ingredients: 1 small onions, grated1/4 cup hoisin sauce3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon hot pepper...

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Summer Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Summer Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed2 egg yolks2 teaspoons corn oil2 teaspoons water4...

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AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef Yakitori

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons sugar1 clove garlic ( crushed)1/2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Honey Pecan Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons margarine, divided1/4 cup honey1/4...

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curried olive canapes
AppetizersGrainsPasta

curried olive canapes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 can chopped black olives1/2 cup green...

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