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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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Felicity's Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Felicity’s Chicken Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 red capsicums ( bell peppers)2 cups cooked rice1 large onions2 stalks celery1...

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Deviled Pecans
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Deviled Pecans

Ingredients: 1 lb pecan halves1/3 cup butter, melted1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Reuben Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Reuben Balls

Ingredients: 4 cups rye breadcrumbs1 cup shredded swiss cheese1 cup shredded corned beef1 cup...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Croquettes
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants ( sliced into 1/2 inch , 1cm thick slices)3 tablespoons...

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Crispy Chicken Goujons
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Goujons

Ingredients: 200 -250 g breadcrumbs, made from stale bread1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery...

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AppetizersCanadianVegetables

Ham-Filled Cucumber Cups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsley chopped ham3 tablespoons light mayonnaise2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts1 1/2...

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< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Mini Mexican Cherry Pepper Quiches

Ingredients: 28 -30 fresh red mild cherry peppers2 large eggs1 cup whipping cream1/4 cup...

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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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Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Sliced Eggs with Green Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons fresh parsley, mincedsaltwhite pepper, to taste6 tablespoons olive...

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White Cheese Dip - Tex Mex Style (Queso Blanco)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

White Cheese Dip – Tex Mex Style (Queso Blanco)

Ingredients: 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese, shredded4 ounces diced...

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Nacho Potato Slices for Two
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Nacho Potato Slices for Two

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions1 tablespoon finely chopped green peppers1...

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Easy Ground Beef Gyros
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Easy Ground Beef Gyros

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced8 small pita pocket bread,...

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Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 acorn squash ( halved)1 cup melted butter14 ounces crumbled Ritz crackers1 cup...

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AmericanAppetizersSouthern u.s.

Sausage Onion Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb mild bulk pork sausage1 large onions, chopped2 cups biscuit mix3/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Cajun Fireballs

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 beaten eggs1/3 cup tomato juice2...

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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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AppetizersChickenTurkey

Kabob

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or chicken or beef)2 teaspoons tandoori paste (...

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Red Pepper Hummus
AppetizersLow cholesterolLow in...

Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained3 garlic cloves1/2 cup jarred roasted...

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Grilled Zucchini With Fresh Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Grilled Zucchini With Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients: 3 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices ( about 1 pound)2 tablespoons...

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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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Crostini With Olives and Feta Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Crostini With Olives and Feta Spread

Ingredients: 1 loaf baguette-style French bread ( unsliced)4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1/4...

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Sesame Pita Crisps
AppetizersBreadsLow cholesterol

Sesame Pita Crisps

Ingredients: 4 pita breads2 tablespoons olive oilsalt, to taste1 tablespoon sesame seeds Directions: Carefully...

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AppetizersCoconutShrimp

Coconut Prawns

Ingredients: 24 prawns or 24 large shrimp1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar2 eggs2...

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Artichoke and Crab Toasts
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Artichoke and Crab Toasts

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans marinated artichokes, drained2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat or 16...

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Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 -16 ounces cheese, chunks ( any kind you’ve got in your fridge)garlic,...

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Road Trip Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Road Trip Snack Mix

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages mini twist pretzels1 (12 1/2 ounce) boxes Ritz Bits...

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Tomato-Basil Appetizers
AppetizersEggs/dairyVegetables

Tomato-Basil Appetizers

Ingredients: 6 firm cherry tomatoes6 small fresh mozzarella balls12 fresh basil leavesextra virgin olive...

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No Cook No Class Shrimp Dip
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

No Cook No Class Shrimp Dip

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans shrimp, chopped1 can water chestnuts, chopped ( whatever the...

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AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Fennel Gratin

Ingredients: 2 lbs fennel bulbs1/3 cup butter1 cup grated parmigiano1 cup whole milk or...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Senora Suzita’s All Purpose Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken4 tablespoons butteronions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild...

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Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Shrimp Open-Faced Sandwich

Ingredients: 12 slices baguette, 1/4 inch thick1/4 cup butter2 garlic cloves3/4 lb shrimp, peeled...

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Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersLasagnaMain dish

Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles2 1/4 cups milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dried onion flakes2...

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Patchwork Veggie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Patchwork Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1...

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Sweet Fruit Dip
AppetizersDessertEggs/dairy

Sweet Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce1 cup thawed Cool...

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Curry Deviled Eggs With Cilantro
AppetizersBeansEggs

Curry Deviled Eggs With Cilantro

Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled ( large)3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon mustard1/2...

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Malai Seekh Kebabs For Iftar
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Malai Seekh Kebabs For Iftar

Ingredients: 500 g finely minced mutton ( keema)1 cup onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped3...

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Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hot and Crusty Shrimp Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons dry mustard1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Black Sesame Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus1 tablespoon black sesame seeds1/2 fresh lemon1 tablespoon butter1 pinch kosher...

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Olive cream cheese spread
AppetizersBreakfastSpreads

Olive cream cheese spread

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons light cream cheese2 teaspoons diced pimento stuffed olives Directions: dice pimento...

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Marinated Tomatoes
AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (1/8 ounce) envelope Italian salad mix ( such as Good Seasons)2 tablespoons...

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Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, patted dry & finely shredded ( I use a food...

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Garlic Lover's Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Garlic Lover’s Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 -15 garlic cloves, cracked away from skins ( I only use 12...

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Mediterranean Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mediterranean Nachos

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 eggplants, peeled and diced1...

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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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AppetizersRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Griddle Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice1 cup carrots, grated ( 2 to 3...

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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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English Muffin Olive Cheese Melts
AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

English Muffin Olive Cheese Melts

Ingredients: 1 cup black olives, chopped1/3 cup green onions, chopped1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar...

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Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, in small cubes1 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons...

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Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well drained on paper towels3 cloves...

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AppetizersDessertPies and tarts

SVESTKOVE KNEDLIKY (Plum Dumplings)

Ingredients: 2 eggs2 cups sifted flour ( , all-purpose)2 cups boiled potatoes, , riced1...

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Green Chili Artichoke Dip
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Green Chili Artichoke Dip

Ingredients: 1 baguette1 cup mayonnaise1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts,...

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Spicy Cashew-Chicken Bundles
AppetizersChickenLunch/snacks

Spicy Cashew-Chicken Bundles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken1/4 cup finely shredded carrots3 tablespoons sliced green...

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AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Bomb Shelter Croustades

Ingredients: 24 slices very thin sliced white bread ( low calorie bread is the...

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Zucchini Torte
AppetizersBreakfastLunch/snacks

Zucchini Torte

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs zucchini4 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onions3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded...

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Drunken Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Drunken Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup shallots ( finely chopped)1 teaspoon garlic ( minced)1/2 tablespoon...

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Panera Bread Tomato Mozzarella Salad
AppetizersCheeseSalads

Panera Bread Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients: 1 loaf focaccia bread5 -6 ripe tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh basilred onions,...

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Delicious Mesa Chicken Roll-Ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Delicious Mesa Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1 cup goat cheese4 flour tortillas4 (4...

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Roasted Red Bell Peppers
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 3 red peppers3 garlic cloves, sliced thin2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1...

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Traditional Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled halved lengthwise1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat okay1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2...

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Shrimp Mousse
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Shrimp Mousse

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans baby shrimp10 3/4 ounces tomato soup1 (1/4 ounce) envelope...

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