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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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AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Bahama Mamma Breakfast Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened ( Neufchatel cheese)1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained1/4...

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Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp, Pepper and Mango Kabobs in Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup lime...

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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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Mediterranean Spinach Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Mediterranean Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 package feta cheese1 bag spinach2 tablespoons kalamata olive juice1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Baked Herbed Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Baked Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1/2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)   Appetizer   - Romanian Style -  (Vinete)
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Appetizer – Romanian Style – (Vinete)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants1 medium onions, grated1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup corn oilsaltpepper Directions:...

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Cajun Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup unbleached white flour1 tablespoon cayenne...

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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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Zucchini a Scapece (Marinated Zucchini)
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Zucchini a Scapece (Marinated Zucchini)

Ingredients: 600 g zucchiniolive oil ( for frying)4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Whole Wheat  Cauliflower Samosa
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Whole Wheat Cauliflower Samosa

Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour4 tablespoons ghee, melted ( can...

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Chicken Spiedino - Spiedies - Speedies
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Spiedino – Spiedies – Speedies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 large red bell peppers2 large green...

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Individual Mini Shrimp Quiches
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Individual Mini Shrimp Quiches

Ingredients: 36 frozen mini tart shells1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, chopped ( save 36 shrimp...

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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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Bleu Cheese Appetizer Tarts
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Bleu Cheese Appetizer Tarts

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine,...

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Thai Inspired Pork Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishPork

Thai Inspired Pork Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons...

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Halloumi Cheese Balls
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Halloumi Cheese Balls

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...

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Another Simple Chicken Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Another Simple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked & chopped1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup dill relish or...

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Herb-Baked Polenta With Parmesan
AppetizersLow proteinPasta

Herb-Baked Polenta With Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 medium onions4 cups water1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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Tomatoes With Basil and Creme Fraiche
AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Tomatoes With Basil and Creme Fraiche

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 large tomatoes1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped7 ounces creme fraiche (...

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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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Little Reuben Dips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Little Reuben Dips

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits1 cup finely chopped deli corned beef1...

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Portabella Mushrooms With Polenta and Balsamic Vinegar
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Portabella Mushrooms With Polenta and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup non-instant polenta or 1 cup cornmeal4...

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Crab Appetizers
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 can flakey biscuits8 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Down East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Down East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat ( or any other fresh crabmeat)3 cups unseasoned...

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Debby's Cheese Crisps
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Debby’s Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 2 cups swiss cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (with or without...

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Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Mushroom Crescent Puffs

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fresh button mushrooms, coarsley choppedsalt and pepper3 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley,...

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Strawberry Nachos
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Strawberry Nachos

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur (such as...

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Appetizing Zucchini Puffs
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Appetizing Zucchini Puffs

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 dash hot pepper sauce4 tablespoons...

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Teriyaki Rice Wedges
AppetizersLong Grain riceSide dishes

Teriyaki Rice Wedges

Ingredients: 5 cups water1 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice1/3 cup soy sauce1/3...

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Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks5 ounces mozzarella string cheese...

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Soft Shell Crabs Mia
AppetizersSeafoodVery low carbs

Soft Shell Crabs Mia

Ingredients: 8 soft shelled crabs1/4 cup soy sauce1 1/2 cups white wine1/3 cup olive...

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Beef Wonton Samosas
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Beef Wonton Samosas

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, peeled1 cup chickpeas or 1 cup green peas, drained2 tablespoons...

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Oven-Fried Okra
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Oven-Fried Okra

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Moroccan Delight

Ingredients: 1/2 lb carrots2 cups orange juice1/3 cup lemon juice3/4 cup water1/2 cup sugar...

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Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients: 3 quarts watersalt4 lbs fresh peas, shelled ( 4 cups shelled)1/4 cup extra...

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Corn Crackers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Corn Crackers

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper2...

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Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, mashed and finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1/2...

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Red Lobster Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Red Lobster Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon onions, minced1 tablespoon celery, diced2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 eggs1/8...

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Queso Flameado
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Queso Flameado

Ingredients: 1/4 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed1/2 onions, thinly sliced1 small tomatoes, diced1/4 cup...

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Turkey Wrap With a Kick
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Turkey Wrap With a Kick

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas, wrap2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons salsa3 slices deli peppered turkey...

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Mountain Raclette
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Mountain Raclette

Ingredients: 1/2 lb raclette cheese12 new potatoes3/4 lb cooked sausages, of your favorite variety1...

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Cream Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 jar apricot preserves1 (8 ounce) jars red horseradish8 ounces cream cheese Directions:...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Spicy Quesadilla

Ingredients: 6 inches 10-inch sun-dried tomato tortillas1 tablespoon olive oil2 red peppers, thinly sliced1...

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Skewered chilli
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Skewered chilli, lime prawns

Ingredients: 500 g raw green shrimp, deveined100 ml olive oil2 birds-eye red chilies, chopped3...

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Creamy Crab and Shrimp Wontons
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Creamy Crab and Shrimp Wontons

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3 green onions, chopped very fine1/4 cup seasoned...

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Easy Chili-Cheese Dip
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Easy Chili-Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces brick Velveeta Mexican cheese ( the small brick, any flavor would...

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Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSweet sauces

Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large eggs6 tablespoons buttermilk1 1/2 cups fine...

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California Stand-By Salsa Dip
AppetizersSalsasSauces

California Stand-By Salsa Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (16 ounce) jars of your favorite salsa...

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Baked Ricotta
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Baked Ricotta

Ingredients: 3 cups ricotta cheese3 egg whites, whisked1/2 cup fresh basil, choppedsea saltblack pepper3...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Sun-Dried Tomato Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen large eggs2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream2 teaspoons sun-dried...

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Easy Tuna Pate
AppetizersSpreadsTuna

Easy Tuna Pate

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked ( I use a 6...

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Cheesy Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter2 teaspoons vegemite1 cup milk2 cups self-raising flour1 tablespoon butter, extra,...

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Baked Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Baked Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground sirloin2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup seasoned bread...

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Norwegian Fish Cakes
AppetizersFishMain dish

Norwegian Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 3 cups fish ( salmon or halibut)1/2 onions1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk...

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Caramelized  Onions and Smoked Salmon Knishes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Caramelized Onions and Smoked Salmon Knishes

Ingredients: 3 cups baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch thick slices ( about 2 large...

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Hawaiian Cream Cheese Balls With Ginger and Coconut
AppetizersCoconutFruit

Hawaiian Cream Cheese Balls With Ginger and Coconut

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 teaspoon gingerroot, fresh, peeled and grated1/2 teaspoon...

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Brie Stuffed Jacket Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Brie Stuffed Jacket Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 baked potatoes3 ounces brie cheese, de-rinded,room temp1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg yolks2 ounces...

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Curry Apple Tuna Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Curry Apple Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water1 green apples, cored...

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Thank You Guys Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Thank You Guys Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 4 large crab claws ( the meat from)2 slices multigrain brown bread, crumbed2...

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Veggie Quesadillas II
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Quesadillas II

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli1/2 cup diced red bell peppers1/2 cup diced onions1/2 cup...

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