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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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Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)
AppetizersBreakfastOmelets and frittatas

Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, unpeeled but well scrubbed,boiled but firm & cooked1/4 cup olive...

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Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup sweet chili...

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Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans of whole jalapenos ( about 15-20 total, I’ve used...

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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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Wild Rice Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Wild Rice Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked1 lb crabmeat ( imitation works...

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Tapenade-Artichoke Hearts on French Bread
AppetizersFrenchVegetables

Tapenade-Artichoke Hearts on French Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup imported olives, pitted, sliced1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/3...

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Pizza Pinwheels  - P
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Pinwheels – P

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/3 cup...

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Mom's Party Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Mom’s Party Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1/3 cup minced onions1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1...

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Mini Cheddar Tarts
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mini Cheddar Tarts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup flour3/4 cup grated cheddar...

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Spicy Chickpea Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Chickpea Snack Mix

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2...

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Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke and Prosciutto
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Brie Pastries With Artichoke and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 9 squares ( 8 ounces, 1/2 package...

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Grilled Artichokes With Worcestershire Aioli
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Artichokes With Worcestershire Aioli

Ingredients: 4 artichokes1/4 cup butter, melted1 -3 clove garlic, minced1/8 cup sesame oil1/8 cup...

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Mom's Stuffed Eggs Tomato Stack
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Mom’s Stuffed Eggs Tomato Stack

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, smashed then finely chopped1...

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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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Crusty Crab
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crusty Crab

Ingredients: 1/2 lb crabmeat2 tomatoes, chopped and drained2 hard-boiled eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour...

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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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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Scampi Rockefeller

Ingredients: 1/2 lb large uncooked shrimp, shelled,deveined1 tablespoon olive oil6 cloves garlic, chopped1 bunch...

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The Devil Made Me Do It Deviled Eggs
AppetizersCheeseEggs

The Devil Made Me Do It Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs ( peeled and rinsed)2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (optional)1/3 cup...

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Mushroom Strudel
< 60 minsAppetizersVegetables

Mushroom Strudel

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and sliced ( woody stems removed)1 lb cremini...

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Bacon Wrapped Alaska Scallops
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Bacon Wrapped Alaska Scallops

Ingredients: 10 colossal dry scallops, cut in half10 slices bacon, cut in half2 tablespoons...

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Cheese Olive Puffs
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese Olive Puffs

Ingredients: 1/4 lb grated cheddar cheese1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Lou's Fabulous Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...

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T-Town Cheese Spread With Pimiento
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

T-Town Cheese Spread With Pimiento

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise3 ounces softened cream cheese1 tablespoon grated onions1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8...

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Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
AppetizersGreekMain dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

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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/snacksSauces

Party Pan Nachos

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1 teaspoon chili powder2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Pampered Chef Bbq Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas ( 6-7 inch)3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and...

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Roasted Pepper and Artichoke Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Roasted Pepper and Artichoke Spread

Ingredients: 1 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup mayonnaise8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 garlic cloves,...

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Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef1 lemons1 limesto taste fresh oreganoto taste chili powder4 cups...

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Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Wontons With Szechuan Blackberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup blackberries, puree from blended fresh blackberries1/2 cup sake or 1/2 cup...

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Italian Sausage Bread
< 4 hoursAppetizersBreads

Italian Sausage Bread

Ingredients: 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage ( we like the extra spicy one)1 cup...

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Chicken and Thyme Terrine
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Chicken and Thyme Terrine

Ingredients: 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, fresh1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts2 tablespoons chopped shallots1 tablespoon...

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Roasted Halloumi
AppetizersCheeseSalads

Roasted Halloumi, Bean, Tomato and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray250 g asparagus, trimmed400 g green beans, trimmed250 g...

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Gala Salsa
AppetizersTomatoesVegetables

Gala Salsa

Ingredients: 4 gallons crushed red pear tomatoes10 cups diced onions10 cups diced jalapenos3 tablespoons...

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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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Sausage-cheese Balls
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Sausage-cheese Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk sausage ( hot or mild)3 cups baking mix ( I...

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Bacon Cheese Strips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Cheese Strips

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise ( no subs please)1 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon...

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Shrimp Bubbles
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Bubbles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup flour1/3 cup light cream1...

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Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Beet Salad With Skordalia Dressing (Garlic-Potato Puree)

Ingredients: 15 medium beets, with their greens ( or more)best quality extra virgin olive...

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No Crust Zucchini Pie
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

No Crust Zucchini Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups grated zucchini1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup canola oil4 eggs ( beaten)1/2 cup...

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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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Black and Tan Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Black and Tan Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions ( i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.)2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Roasted Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Roasted Garlic, Feta, and Walnut Dip, Toasted

Ingredients: 1 medium bulbs of garlic ( end cut off, 1 clove peeled and...

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Rasam
AppetizersVeganVegetarian

Rasam

Ingredients: 100 g red gram, split1 tablespoon oil5 g mustard ( 1 tsp)5 whole...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Surprise Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1...

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AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Yummy Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Rice

Ingredients: 2 lbs small eggplants or 2 medium eggplantssalt and pepper1 -2 tablespoon tomato...

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Chicken with Basil Mayonnaise
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chicken with Basil Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish1/2 teaspoon...

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Fabulously Fast Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Fabulously Fast Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb of peeled deveined shrimp8 tablespoons butter1 cup salsa ( Emeril’s is...

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Picante Cranberry Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Picante Cranberry Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Orange – Pecan Spread

Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: Mix all...

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Dairy Queens Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Dairy Queens Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 vidalia onions or 2 walla walla onions2 cups flour2 cups fine cracker...

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AmericanAppetizersEggs/dairy

Appetizer Cream Cheese Pinwheels, Yummy!

Ingredients: 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream1 cup grated cheese (...

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Baked Tortilla Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Tortilla Chips

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages corn tortillas1 tablespoon oil3 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon cumin1...

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Mom's Cheese Ball
AppetizersCanadianNorth american

Mom’s Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (4 ounce) packages blue cheese1 (4 ounce)...

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Beef-Coconut Sates
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Beef-Coconut Sates

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup flaked coconut1...

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Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Brie With Blueberry Chutney

Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries ( fresh or frozen)2 tablespoons finely chopped onions ( or...

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Crab Bites
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Bites

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits1 (7 ounce) cans crabmeat1 (8 ounce)...

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Congealed Pepper Jelly Mold
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Congealed Pepper Jelly Mold

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp1 cup hot pepper jelly1 tablespoon...

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Thai Cantaloupe Soup
AppetizersMelonsSoups & stews

Thai Cantaloupe Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupe3 tablespoons canola oil1 small onions ( chopped)3/4 cup grape tomatoes...

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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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