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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cracker Snack

Ingredients: 5 cream crackers ( I prefer Jacobs)3 tablespoons raisins ( or as much...

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Parmesan Puffs With Marinara Super Easy!
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Parmesan Puffs With Marinara Super Easy!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/2 cup Gold Medal all-purpose...

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< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mini Herbed Cucumber Canapes

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise ( no substitutes)3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon grated onions1...

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Chicken Fajita Nachos Supreme
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Fajita Nachos Supreme

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages fajita seasoning mix1/3...

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Baltimore Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Baltimore Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 8 ounces crabmeat, shell pieces removed ( backfin recommended)1 large eggs1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Mock Ham Salad
AppetizersMeatSpreads

Mock Ham Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb bologna ( chopped fine)3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 (10 ounce) jars pickle...

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Spinach Pear Salad from Restaurateur
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Spinach Pear Salad from Restaurateur, Tom Douglas

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cashews ( about 3 ounces)1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted1 teaspoon chopped...

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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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Avocado Boats
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Avocado Boats

Ingredients: 3 ripe Hass avocadoes1 lemonshot sauce, several drops ( recommended ( Tabasco)extra virgin...

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Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecakes
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 24 large strawberries4 ounces light cream cheese2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractfresh...

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Asparagus Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Asparagus Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh asparagus1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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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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Strip T's
AppetizersPoultryTurkey

Strip T’s

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded coconut2 tablespoons sesame seeds1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcrumbs1 1/2 lbs...

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Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine)  Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved1 onions4 garlic cloves4 tablespoons...

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AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

East Coast Crab Appetizers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cheese spread3/4 cup butter1 lb crabmeat, shredded1 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms,...

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Easy Pizza Muffins
AppetizersOne Dish mealPizza

Easy Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons pizza sauce or 2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup cheese1/2...

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Baked Coconut Shrimp With Curried Apricot Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp With Curried Apricot Sauce

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp ( fresh or frozen in shells)1 cup mayonnaise or 1...

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Thai Satay Kebabs
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Thai Satay Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks, cut into strips 1/2 x 2 inch2 cloves garlic,...

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Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes

Ingredients: 16 fresh scallops2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill seedssalt and...

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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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Chickpea Tuna Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Chickpea Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( drained very well)1/4 cup chickpeas ( drained)1/4...

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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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Cheating Swedish Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Cheating Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup16 ounces milk1 lb frozen meatballs16...

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Pan-Steamed Vegetable Dumplings With Soy Dipping Sauce
AppetizersAsianChinese

Pan-Steamed Vegetable Dumplings With Soy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons light soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 1/4 teaspoons ginger, peeled...

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Gourmet Magazine's Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Gourmet Magazine’s Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1...

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Succulent Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Succulent Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined or 2 lbs frozen shrimp,...

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Splenda-Id Candied Nuts That are Equal to No Other
AppetizersDessertFruit

Splenda-Id Candied Nuts That are Equal to No Other

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water1 1/2 cups raw nuts6 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute...

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Hawaiian Tea Sandwiches Filling
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hawaiian Tea Sandwiches Filling

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained1 cup sugar1 cup chopped nuts1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Avga Gemista or Greek Stuffed Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Avga Gemista or Greek Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled1/2 cup minced cooked beets4 teaspoons minced capers3 tablespoons snipped...

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Mock Goldfish Cheese Puffs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mock Goldfish Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 2 slices American cheese ( use Deluxe type, not reduced fat or fat-free)1/4-1/2...

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Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus1/8 teaspoon salt8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed1...

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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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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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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Vegetable Party Bouquet

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 bunch radishes1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers5 medium carrots2...

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Taro Chips (like Potato Chips)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Taro Chips (like Potato Chips)

Ingredients: 2 -3 taro root, about 2 inches in diameter.3 -4 cups vegetable oil,...

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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Super Healthy Hummus

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced, more if you like1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 tablespoon...

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Cherry tomato and Feta cheese slice
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cherry tomato and Feta cheese slice

Ingredients: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry, thawed2 tablespoons olive oil500 g cherry tomatoes1...

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Beer Battered Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Beer Battered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large or jumbo fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined4 ounces self-rising flour3/4...

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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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Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup barbecue sauce ( your favorite brand)16...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) With Raw Garlic
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) With Raw Garlic

Ingredients: 1 large eggplantsolive oil, as needed ( extra-virgin preferred)4 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Savory Spam Crescents
AppetizersMeatSide dishes

Savory Spam Crescents

Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, cut in small pieces1/4 cup onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce)...

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< 30 minsAppetizersKid Friendly

Butterfield Wieners

Ingredients: 1 lb hot dogs1/4 cup honey1 (18 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce Directions: Cut...

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Baby Artichokes
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Baby Artichokes

Ingredients: 24 baby artichokes2 quarts water2 tablespoons lemon juiceoil ( for frying)2 eggs1/2 teaspoon...

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Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/4 cup cilantro leaves1/2 small onions, for serving1/2 medium onions, chopped...

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1-1-1 Tempura Batter
AppetizersLow fatLow sodium

1-1-1 Tempura Batter

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 cup flour1 cup water, ice cold Directions: Mix all ingredients together...

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Gyoza
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Gyoza

Ingredients: 5 ounces cabbage, chopped6 ounces ground pork or 6 ounces ground beef (...

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Three Little Pigs Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Three Little Pigs Snack Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup potato sticks1 cup pretzel sticks1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks ( or...

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Silodka Pod Shuboy:  Herring
AppetizersPotatoesSalads

Silodka Pod Shuboy: Herring, Potato, Beet Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 herring fillets, thick and salted4 potatoes5 carrots4 beets6 eggs400 g mayonnaise1...

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Pizzeria Uno Pizza Crust (For Bread Machine)
AppetizersBreadsPizza

Pizzeria Uno Pizza Crust (For Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water ( 110-115 degrees)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Tuna Balls
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Balls

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans tuna1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 teaspoon grated onions1 tablespoon grated...

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Passover and All Year Vegetarian Chopped Liver ( Mushrooms )
AppetizersLow carbSpreads

Passover and All Year Vegetarian Chopped Liver ( Mushrooms )

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons margarine3 hard-boiled eggs1/4 lb shelled...

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Cream Cheese Pickapeppa Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cream Cheese Pickapeppa Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese1/8 bottle Pickapeppa Saucecrackers ( Triscuits are good...

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Mexican Layered Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mexican Layered Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese or 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8...

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Crab Rangoon Cups
AppetizersCheeseCrab

Crab Rangoon Cups

Ingredients: 8 ounces crabmeat, drained ( can use imitation)8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room...

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Watermelon and Feta Appetizer
AppetizersEggs/dairyMelons

Watermelon and Feta Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon1/2 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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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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Potato and Leek Pancake
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Potato and Leek Pancake

Ingredients: 5 large yukon gold potatoes ( peeled)3 tablespoons unsalted butter3 large leeks, white...

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