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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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Moose Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Moose Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons creole seasoning1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1...

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Lions' Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Lions’ Heads With Spicy Coconut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork or 1 lb ground round1/3 cup chopped green...

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Pickles Carrots
AppetizersCarrotsVegetables

Pickles Carrots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar1 1/2 cups water1 cup sugar2 tablespoons dill seeds1...

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Sweet and Sour Sauce - Philippine Style
AppetizersAsianMain dish

Sweet and Sour Sauce – Philippine Style

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons vinegar1 tablespoon...

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Cream Cheese and Crab Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Cream Cheese and Crab Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (6 ounce) packages frozen crabmeat, thawed,drained,and...

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Hooters Buffalo Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Hooters Buffalo Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup louisiana hot sauce or 1/2 cup Frank’s red hot sauce4 ounces...

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Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Lauchkuchen ( Phyllo Leek Pie)

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo pastry1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 large leeks,...

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Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseShrimp

Shrimp and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce ( Nalley’s brand...

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Artichoke Cheesecake
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Artichoke Cheesecake

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed3 ounces marinated artichoke hearts3...

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Chili Bread
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread ( 1 lb.)1 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed...

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The Best Cucumber Spread
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

The Best Cucumber Spread

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers11 ounces cream cheese ( one 8 oz. and one 3...

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Marshmallow Nachos
AppetizersCandyDessert

Marshmallow Nachos

Ingredients: 7 -8 waffle cones8 large marshmallows2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping2 tablespoons chocolate...

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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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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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Quick Moroccan Salad
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Quick Moroccan Salad

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes1 small vidalia onions or 1 small sweet onions2 tablespoons olive...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Mixed Greens with Tomato-Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: 1 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,halved,seeded and chopped1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ( packed...

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Wee Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
AppetizersBreadsMeat

Wee Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1 cup milk2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 eggs6 ounces shaved cooked turkey...

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Chilli Prawn and  Bean Thread Noodle Salad
AppetizersSaladsShrimp

Chilli Prawn and Bean Thread Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 250 g cooked medium prawns60 ml lime juice2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (...

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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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Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning ( extra...

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Domatokeftedes - Greek Tomato Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksTomatoes

Domatokeftedes – Greek Tomato Patties

Ingredients: 8 large tomatoes, chopped1 large onions, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon sugarsalt and pepperself-raising...

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Taco Fries
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Taco Fries

Ingredients: 2 medium baking potatoes, unpeeled,cut into french fry strips1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

The Easiest, Bestest Focaccia Bread Ever!!

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white sugar1 (1/4 ounce) packet...

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Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Horns
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Horns

Ingredients: 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups Bugles original flavor snacks6 ounces chocolate-flavored candy...

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Heather's Fruit Pizza Quick and Simple
AppetizersDessertPies and tarts

Heather’s Fruit Pizza Quick and Simple

Ingredients: 1 (16 1/2 ounce) packages Pillsbury sugar cookie dough ( 1-2 packages. depends...

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Brie and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersCheeseCrab

Brie and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 18 large mushrooms, stems removed and chopped2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon garlic salt2...

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BBQ Thai Peppered Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksThai

BBQ Thai Peppered Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs2 garlic cloves1 inch fresh ginger, minced fine2 teaspoons black peppercorns2...

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Chinese Buffet Style Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Chinese Buffet Style Crab

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat ( I like flake or chunk style,...

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Blue Cheese Crescent Spirals
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Blue Cheese Crescent Spirals

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls2 tablespoons butter, melted1 ounce...

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Ham and Broccoli Ring
AppetizersMain dishPork

Ham and Broccoli Ring

Ingredients: 4 ounces ham4 ounces fresh broccoli1 small onions1/2 cup fresh parsley6 ounces swiss...

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Saint Silvester Pudding
AppetizersShrimpSide dishes

Saint Silvester Pudding

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, cooked1/2 lb cooked and cleaned shrimp1 lb cooked...

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Ham Delights
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Ham Delights

Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter3 tablespoons regular prepared mustard or 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons...

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Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersCrabShrimp

Cheesy Seafood Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces packaged flaked crab or 12 -16 ounces flaked lobsters1 cup...

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Bite Size Goat Cheese and Walnut Cheesecake
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetarian

Bite Size Goat Cheese and Walnut Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely ground walnuts1 tablespoon melted butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Never fail Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Never fail Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 150 g margarine2 -3 teaspoons chopped garlicdried Italian herb seasoning1 teaspoon sugarcrusty bread,...

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Lychee Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Lychee Salsa

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or canned lychees, pitted,peeled & diced1/4 cup diced red bell...

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Delicious Indian Spicy Chicken Sandwich Filling
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Delicious Indian Spicy Chicken Sandwich Filling

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and crushed1 whole dried red chilies, to taste,crushed1 tablespoon...

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Blue Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Blue Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersGround beefTuna

Lumpia -Build Your Own

Ingredients: 1 lb any meatminced beefground porkchopped shrimpany sort fishtunachopped chickenchopped ham1/2 cup onions1/4...

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Tyropita (Cheese pies)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tyropita (Cheese pies)

Ingredients: 1 lb feta cheese1 lb phyllo pastry1/4 lb ground kefalograviera cheese1 cup milk3...

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AppetizersCrabPoultry

Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mushrooms1/4 cup celery, finely chopped2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Mc Donald's Secret Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Mc Donald’s Secret Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons relish, drained1/2 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons thousand island dressing Directions:...

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Onion Cheddar Quiche
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Onion Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) unbaked frozen pie crusts1 cup sliced onions2 tablespoons butter3 eggs1...

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Honeyed Carrots With Cumin
AppetizersCarrotsSalads

Honeyed Carrots With Cumin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/4 cup water2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cumin48 cut...

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Shrimp Verde
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Verde

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup green onions, chopped1 lb fresh...

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Tiny Taco Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Tiny Taco Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning1/2 teaspoon...

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Krab Rangoon Dip With Toasted Wonton Dippers
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Krab Rangoon Dip With Toasted Wonton Dippers

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced3...

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Curried Cream Cheese and Vegetable Spirals
AppetizersCarrotsOnions

Curried Cream Cheese and Vegetable Spirals

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium carrots, coarsely grated1 small sweet red...

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Chicken Peanut Sate
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Peanut Sate

Ingredients: 20 (6 inch) bamboo skewers10 slices bacon4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons peanut...

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My Favorite Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

My Favorite Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds1/2 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Directions: Rinse the seeds...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Mirj’s Heart-Attack-On-A-Plate Chopped Chicken Liver

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken livers3 large onions1/4 cup oil ( for frying)4 hard-boiled eggs,...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2...

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Stuffed Celery Stalks
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Stuffed Celery Stalks

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon light...

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Beef Satays With Asian Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Beef Satays With Asian Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 boneless beef top sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick, trimmed1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2...

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Blackened Tuna Bites with Cajun mustard
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Blackened Tuna Bites with Cajun mustard

Ingredients: 2 lbs tuna3 -4 tablespoons redfish blackening seasoning1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup sour...

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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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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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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pita Snacks

Ingredients: 1 (6 count) packages pita breadolive oildry basilgarlic powder or garlic saltparmesan cheeseground...

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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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Spam Musubi
< 15 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

Spam Musubi

Ingredients: 12 ounces Spam2 cups hot cooked white rice1/4 cup bonito flakes ( furikake...

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