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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 Appetizers
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Zucchini Appetizers

Ingredients: 3 cups thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini ( about 4 small)1 1/2 cups Bisquick1/2...

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Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 lb lump crabmeat1 -2 teaspoon chili sauce1/4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2...

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Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese3 tablespoons diced green chilies1 tomatoes,...

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Canapes with Garlicky Tomato Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Canapes with Garlicky Tomato Spread

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese2 teaspoons tomato paste1 clove garlic, crushed1 pinch salt2 slices...

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Black Beans and Barley
AppetizersGrainsSide dishes

Black Beans and Barley

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil1 medium onions, chopped1/2 red bell peppers, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Canape Al Salmone
AppetizersLemonSalmon

Canape Al Salmone

Ingredients: 4 ounces smoked salmon6 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese1...

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Chili Cheese Fudge
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Chili Cheese Fudge

Ingredients: 1 lb mozzarella cheese ( shredded)1 lb cheddar cheese ( shredded)4 eggs1/2-3/4 cup...

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Strawberries Divine
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Strawberries Divine

Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries ( keep stems on)8 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons...

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Mexican Pizza Squares
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Mexican Pizza Squares

Ingredients: 2 (8 count) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls1 lb lean ground beef1...

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Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hot Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 slices white bread1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine2 (6 1/2 ounce)...

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Australian Oysters in Champagne Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Australian Oysters in Champagne Sauce

Ingredients: 16 oysters1/4 cup champagne2 tablespoons leeks, finely grated1/4 cup creamsaltpepper1/2 limes, juice of3...

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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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Fennel and Sea Salt Pita Bread Crisps
AppetizersBreadsMoroccan

Fennel and Sea Salt Pita Bread Crisps

Ingredients: 3 pita bread, cut into wedges1 tablespoon olive oil ( enough to brush)1...

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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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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Pickled Hot Peppers

Ingredients: 4 cups white vinegar1 cup water1 cup olive oil ( extra virgin not...

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Dove Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Dove Kabobs

Ingredients: 3 dove breasts3 medium onions1 large bell peppersteriyaki saucecherry tomatoesmushrooms Directions: Marinate breasts...

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Mother Earth Moroccan Carrot Salad
AppetizersCarrotsSalads

Mother Earth Moroccan Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 6 carrots, shredded1 small onions, finely chopped1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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Buffalo Fire Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Buffalo Fire Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4 cup onions, minced2 large...

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Brie
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Brie, Roquefort and Wild Mushroom Fondue

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps diced1 shallots,...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Soused Mushrooms

Ingredients: 7 ounces button mushrooms, thoroughly washed and driedextra virgin olive oilcider vinegar, as...

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Chipped Beef Dip
AppetizersEggs/dairyLow carb

Chipped Beef Dip

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars chipped beef,...

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Huevos Del Diablo    (Eggs of the Devil)
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Huevos Del Diablo (Eggs of the Devil)

Ingredients: 12 eggs, boiled, cooled1/4 cup mayonnaise ( to taste)1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon...

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Taco Pinwheels (No Black Olives)
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Taco Pinwheels (No Black Olives)

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese ( softened)3/4 cup seasoned taco meat1/4 cup finely shredded...

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Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Apple-Peanut Salad with Tuna

Ingredients: lettuce leaves1 apples1 stalk celery, thinly sliced1 (3 1/4 ounce) cans Starkist tuna,...

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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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Crispy Brown Rice Snacks
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

Crispy Brown Rice Snacks

Ingredients: 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal1/2 cup honey1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup natural-style...

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Potato "Pizza"
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Potato “Pizza”

Ingredients: 5 potatoes1 onions, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 red sweet bell...

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AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Stuffed Onions for the Grill

Ingredients: 3 large onions, sliced an inch thick4 tablespoons olive oilsaltpepper1 tablespoon onion powder2...

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Grilled Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersBreadsTomatoes

Grilled Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced into 10 slices2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup olive...

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Tahitian Ceviche
AppetizersSoups & stewsTuna

Tahitian Ceviche

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ahi ( fresh tuna will suffice)1/2 quart lightly salt water...

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Tasty Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Festive Tortilla Roll Ups
AppetizersSpreadsWinter

Festive Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients: 8 ounces light cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Sauerkraut Balls

Ingredients: 8 ounces sausage, crumbled1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut (...

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Your Basic Baked Potato
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Your Basic Baked Potato

Ingredients: 6 medium white potatoesshortening (optional) Directions: Scrub potatoes with water (Do not peel.).Rub...

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Grilled Salmon Candy
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon Candy

Ingredients: 6 slices boneless skinless wild salmon ( each piece about 1.5-inch wide, cut...

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AppetizersMain dishMarinades and rubs

No Lackie Souvlaki

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lite olive oil1 tablespoon oregano1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon black...

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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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AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Beer Batter Onion Rings

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup beer ( I prefer Budweiser)2 large onions ( I...

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Zesty Italian Peasant Bread Appetizer
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Zesty Italian Peasant Bread Appetizer

Ingredients: 12 inches Italian bread ( Boboli)1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking...

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Avocado Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Avocado Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes1 large avocados, peeled and mashed4 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)

Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...

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Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mirin (read *NOTE) or 2 tablespoons dry white wine ( read...

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Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, about 60,thawed if frozen1/2 cup...

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Chicken Biriyani Beggars Pouches
< 4 hoursAppetizersAsian

Chicken Biriyani Beggars Pouches

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces, cut up,washed ( I used boneless thighs)1/2 medium...

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Sheila's Smoked Tuna Dip
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Sheila’s Smoked Tuna Dip

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in vegetable oil5 tablespoons liquid smoke3 tablespoons Mrs....

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Premium Turkey Meatballs
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Premium Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/2 medium white onions, chopped fine4 garlic cloves, chopped...

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Veggie Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Patties

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gram flour1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated fresh...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Spanish Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons shallots, minced3/4 teaspoon...

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Platanutres (Plantain Chips)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Platanutres (Plantain Chips)

Ingredients: 4 green plantainsvegetable oilsalt Directions: Trim off both ends from each of the...

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Grilled Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 30 cooked shrimp1/2 cup melted butter3/4 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon bacon grease1 tablespoon...

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Caponata Wraps
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Caponata Wraps

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) bags fresh washed baby spinach leaves4 burrito size low-carb flour...

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Mexican Bunuelos
AppetizersDessertNorth american

Mexican Bunuelos

Ingredients: 4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup milk4...

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Basil Pita Chips
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Basil Pita Chips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened4 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup fresh basil, chopped1/4 cup fresh...

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Asian Beef Skewers - 3 Points
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Asian Beef Skewers – 3 Points

Ingredients: 3 scallions, sliced2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated peeled1...

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Rainforest Cafe Caribo Coconut Chicken With Honey Mustard Sauce
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Rainforest Cafe Caribo Coconut Chicken With Honey Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons sugar2 cups flaked...

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Camarones Guayaquil
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Camarones Guayaquil

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rum1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon fresh...

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Creamy Summer Egg Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Creamy Summer Egg Spread

Ingredients: 4 eggs1/4 cup cream cheese ( may use fat free)1 tablespoon zesty Italian...

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Samosa
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Samosa

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into dice1/4 teaspoon cooking spray1 small carrots,...

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Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup light mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced celery1 tablespoon green peppers1 tablespoon scallions1 tablespoon...

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Dancing Pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Dancing Pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil1 clove garlic, slightly smashed1/2 cup pepitas ( pumpkin seeds, raw...

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