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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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AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...

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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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Crisp German Meatballs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Crisp German Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drain and...

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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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Bubba's Baked Onions
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Bubba’s Baked Onions

Ingredients: 1 large vidalia onions1 beef bouillon cubesbutter or margarine Directions: Peel Vidalia and...

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Tempura  Batter
< 15 minsAppetizersSide dishes

Tempura Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup...

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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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Bank Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Bank Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1...

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Adobo Chips With Warm Goat Cheese and Cilantro Salsa
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Adobo Chips With Warm Goat Cheese and Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo ( or to taste-I only use 1)2 cups...

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AppetizersFishLunch/snacks

Sushi Rolls

Ingredients: 3 cups japanese-style cooked rice3/4 cup rice vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon saltroasted nori...

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AppetizersGrainsPasta

Savory Cracker Bites

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) boxes Ritz Bits mini cheese crackers1/2 cup vegetable oil1...

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Super Super Bowl Smokies (Crock Pot- or Not)
AppetizersLunch/snacksNorth american

Super Super Bowl Smokies (Crock Pot- or Not)

Ingredients: 3 lbs Little Smokies sausages1 lb brown sugar Directions: Mix ingredients in crock...

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Homemade Salsa
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Homemade Salsa

Ingredients: 10 fresh tomatoes, peeled, then stewed or 1 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes,...

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Stromgren Swedish Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Stromgren Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup half-and-half1 lb ground beef1/4 cup cracker crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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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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Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat ( tuna size can)4 -6 large mushrooms1/4 cup melted butter1/3...

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Chicken With Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Chicken With Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Wraps

Ingredients: 4 tortillas2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon sugar1 garlic, minced...

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Snack Pizza Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Snack Pizza Spread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter1 large onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Chorizo
AppetizersOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chorizo, Crabmeat Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts2 ounces chorizo sausage, diced1 small onions, diced1/2 cup diced...

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Frittata Primavera
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Frittata Primavera

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup chopped onions1 cup small...

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Cranberry Ginger-Garlic Party Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Cranberry Ginger-Garlic Party Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs lean ground beef2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained and...

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Balsamic Roasted Pears With Pepper and Honey
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Balsamic Roasted Pears With Pepper and Honey

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 firm-ripe pears, halved lengthwise and cored3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar4...

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Smoked Salmon Spread
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons...

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Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced ( about 32 slices)1/4 cup...

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Wasabi Shrimp on Rice Crackers
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Wasabi Shrimp on Rice Crackers

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature2 -3 teaspoons wasabi1 lb shrimp, cookedchopped scallions1...

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Baked Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Baked Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk1/2 cup crushed...

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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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Cucumber Pita Wedges
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Cucumber Pita Wedges

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing mix4 whole...

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Honey Roasted Peanuts
AppetizersLow sodiumLunch/snacks

Honey Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients: 2 cups peanuts ( not raw)2 tablespoons butter ( not margarine)2 -3 tablespoons...

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Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon...

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AppetizersBeefChicken

Sang Choy Baw (Lettuce Rolls)

Ingredients: 1/2 kg ground chicken ( check options)1 (8 ounce) cans chestnuts1 (8 ounce)...

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Quick and Easy Ham Rollups
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Quick and Easy Ham Rollups

Ingredients: 4 -6 flour tortillas1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 slice thin hamdill...

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Lighter Chocolate Covered Strawberries
AppetizersBerriesStrawberries

Lighter Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients: 10 ounces dark chocolate chips ( or milk)2 tablespoons canola oil1 lb fresh...

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Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes ( about 2 lbs)cooking spray4 slices turkey bacon3/4 cup...

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Delectable Italian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefSide dishes

Delectable Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs5 cloves garlic ( chopped finely)2...

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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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Cabbage Guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cabbage Guacamole

Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded6 spring onions, thinly sliced1/2 pineapple, choppedchopped nuts (...

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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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Walnut-Crusted Salmon Bites With Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Walnut-Crusted Salmon Bites With Apricot Ginger Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup apricot jam2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine...

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Easy Nachos Deluxe Bake
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Nachos Deluxe Bake

Ingredients: 150 g tortilla chips ( or more if desired)2 1/2 cups refried beans...

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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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Crab Crostini
AppetizersCrabLunch/snacks

Crab Crostini

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic1/2 cup...

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Crab Pie
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Crab Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes)
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Greek Polpetes (Potato Cakes)

Ingredients: 1 lb white potatoes, peeled ( can use leftover mashed potatoes)saltfresh ground black...

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Marshmallow Truffles
AppetizersCandyDessert

Marshmallow Truffles

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages milk chocolate pieces, melted1 (10 ounce) packages jet-puffed marshmallows2/3...

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Nana's Famous Cheese Straws
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Nana’s Famous Cheese Straws

Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese4 cups flour1 1/2 cups margarine1 dash salt1 dash...

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Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves
AppetizersLemonSalads

Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves

Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur wheat1 cup minced onions1 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Traditional Greek Tiropetes (Cheese Phyllo Pie)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Traditional Greek Tiropetes (Cheese Phyllo Pie)

Ingredients: 1 lb feta cheese12 ounces ricotta cheese5 eggs ( lightly beaten)1/2 teaspoon fresh...

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AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Spread

Ingredients: 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick4 ounces packages low-fat cream cheese, softened...

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Easy Shrimp Pate
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Easy Shrimp Pate

Ingredients: 8 1/2 ounces cooked shrimp, shelled & deveined1 1/2 ounces butter2 ounces light...

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Crab Cakes With Chipotle Peppers
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes With Chipotle Peppers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh lump crabmeat1 cup breadcrumbs1 tablespoon chipotle mustard ( Or your...

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Yoghurt and Pineapple Croissants
AppetizersBreakfastPineapple

Yoghurt and Pineapple Croissants

Ingredients: 2 small plain croissants2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon crushed pineapple1/8 teaspoon black...

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Light Pecan Tassies in Cream Cheese Pastry
AppetizersPies and tartsTarts

Light Pecan Tassies in Cream Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 dash salt1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese,...

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Artichoke Heart and Green Chili Ramekins
AppetizersHigh calciumVegetables

Artichoke Heart and Green Chili Ramekins

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ( not marinated)1/2...

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Teeny Tomato Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Teeny Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups assorted cherry tomatoes or 2 cups red pear tomatoes or 2...

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Chicken Muffins
AppetizersMuffinsQuick breads

Chicken Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic2 medium onions2 carrots6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 eggs2 egg whites...

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Chinese Spring Rolls (Shanghai) Dim Sum
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Chinese Spring Rolls (Shanghai) Dim Sum

Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, beaten2 cups water, approximatelyvegetable oil1 tablespoon...

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Orange Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Orange Wings

Ingredients: 1 oranges, juice and rind of1 tablespoon dark brown sugar1 tablespoon honey2 garlic...

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Jerusalem Artichoke Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Jerusalem Artichoke Patties

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mushrooms, cleaned & sliced1/2 cup onions, peeled and thinly sliced1 clove...

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Sweet Potato Balls
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked and drained2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4...

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