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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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State Fair Fried Oreo Cookies
AppetizersCookies and browniesDessert

State Fair Fried Oreo Cookies

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags Oreo cookies2 cups pancake mix1 1/2 cups milk2 eggs4...

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Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground ham3/4 lb ground pork2/3 cup quick oats1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup...

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Wrapped Asparagus - Cheese
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Wrapped Asparagus – Cheese

Ingredients: 20 fresh asparagus spears10 slices cheese ( flexible type like Havarti or Muenster)...

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Beef Satay
AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef Satay

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons Asian...

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champagne shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

champagne shrimp

Ingredients: 2 cups champagne1/2 cup chopped shallots2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon whole black...

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Renkon Butter
AppetizersFishSeafood

Renkon Butter

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon peanut oil6 slices fresh lotus root, peeled, cut...

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Four Cheese Panini With Basil Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Four Cheese Panini With Basil Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese ( 3 ounces)1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese...

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Garlic Shrimp Crostini
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Garlic Shrimp Crostini

Ingredients: 24 slices French bread2 tablespoons olive oil4 ounces cream cheese4 ounces chevre cheese1/4...

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Southwest Ham and Cheese
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Southwest Ham and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 slices smoked ham, Cooked6 flour tortillas, 73 mild cheddar cheese6 tablespoons vegetable...

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Dilly Cheese Ball
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Dilly Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages low-fat cream cheese1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese1/2 cup...

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Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Spicy Buffalo Potato Skins

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, baked until tender3 tablespoons melted butter4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce1...

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Mango Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes2 jalapeno peppers ( more or less to taste)1/2 red onions,...

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Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chicken and Lemon Pot Stickers With Soy-Scallion Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup water1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms3/4 cup finely chopped...

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Chinese Firecracker Nachos II
AppetizersChickenTurkey

Chinese Firecracker Nachos II

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 tablespoon ginger, peeled,minced1 tablespoon garlic, peeled,minced1 lb ground...

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Crusty Fried Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Crusty Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Goat Cheese Marinated With Lemon and Herbs
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Goat Cheese Marinated With Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into 6 rounds2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated2 tablespoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Indian Snack Mix

Ingredients: 2 cups Corn Chex2 cups shredded wheat cereal, crushed3 cups Rice Krispies1 (12...

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Grilled Artichokes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 large artichokes1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup water1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive...

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Savory Party Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Savory Party Bread

Ingredients: 1 lb unsliced round loaf sourdough bread1 lb monterey jack cheese, sliced1/2 cup...

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Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 12 round rice paper, dipped in hot water for 20 seconds until soft...

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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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Chile-Lime Shrimp on Skewers
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chile-Lime Shrimp on Skewers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons chili oil1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 garlic cloves,...

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Pajeon (Korean Scallion and Seafood Pancake)
AppetizersBreakfastSeafood

Pajeon (Korean Scallion and Seafood Pancake)

Ingredients: 100 g of small green onions50 g scallions1/3 cup clams1/2 cup oysters1/2 cup...

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AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Napa Cabbage Steak

Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbagesea salt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon yuzu juice...

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Fruit Critters with Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
AppetizersFruitLow protein

Fruit Critters with Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt or 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt2 tablespoons peanut...

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Morris Family's Cheese Ball
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Morris Family’s Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (500 ml) containers sour cream1 (38 1/2 g) envelopes lipton’s French onion...

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Sushi Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Sushi Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup sushi rice ( uncooked)1 red peppers1 yellow peppers1 orange bell peppers1...

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Apricot and Nectarine Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Apricot and Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients: 1 cup dice apricots1 cup diced nectarines1/2 cup diced red peppers1 jalapenos, minced1...

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Sesame Thins (crackers)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Sesame Thins (crackers)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted ( 2 1/2 oz.)1 cup pastry flour (...

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Taco Bowls
AppetizersLunch/snacksTurkey

Taco Bowls

Ingredients: 20 (6 inch) flour tortillas1 lb ground turkey1 1/4 ounces reduced-sodium taco seasoning...

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Lomo de Cerdo
AppetizersLunch/snacksPork

Lomo de Cerdo

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork tenderloins, butt or shoulder3 tablespoons olive oil1 small carrots, sliced1...

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Buttermilk-Honey Fried Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Buttermilk-Honey Fried Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons honeysalt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepperflavoring, of choice ( see below)1...

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Swiss Cheese Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Swiss Cheese Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 loaf rye cocktail bread8 ounces grated swiss cheese ( I grate my...

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Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled and diced1 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas1 cup jalapeno flavored cream cheese1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Zoo-pendous Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Zoo-pendous Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ( or soy cream cheese)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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The Secret Recipe Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

The Secret Recipe Appetizer

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2/3 cup Roquefort cheese or 2/3 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled1 can...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Amber Glow

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese3/4 cup apricot preserves1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard1...

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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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Indonesian Serundeng (Crisp Spiced Coconut with peanuts)
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Indonesian Serundeng (Crisp Spiced Coconut with peanuts)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1/2...

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Pico De Gallo by Star
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Pico De Gallo by Star

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium tomatoes1 cup fresh cilantro1 limes1 bunch green onions ( including...

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Stuffed Lychee
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Stuffed Lychee

Ingredients: 2 (20 ounce) cans lychees1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 tablespoon sherry wine1...

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Savory Parmesan Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Savory Parmesan Bites

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided2...

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Arty Choke Horses' Doovers with Balsamic Garlic
AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Arty Choke Horses’ Doovers with Balsamic Garlic

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained2 -5 cloves garlic, finely...

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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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Black and Tan Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Black and Tan Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions ( i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.)2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Chili Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsSide dishes

Chili Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 3 cups grated monterey jack cheese4 ounces diced green chilies, drained1 cup mayonnaise1...

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Avocado Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksVegetables

Avocado Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces1 ripe avocados, peeled,...

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Yam Balls (West Africa)
AppetizersSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Yam Balls (West Africa)

Ingredients: 2 lbs yams, cooked1 large onions, finely minced3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and finely...

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Ranch Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Ranch Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix1 cup shredded colby cheese...

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Tom's Penne alla Vodka
AppetizersMain dishPenne

Tom’s Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried penne pasta4 tablespoons butter1/4 lb prosciutto di Parma, diced1 ounce...

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Layered Reuben Spread
< 60 minsAppetizersSpreads

Layered Reuben Spread

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup thousand island dressing1 (8 ounce) cans sauerkraut, well drained1...

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French Chopped Chicken Liver Pate
AppetizersChickenPoultry

French Chopped Chicken Liver Pate

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken livers3 tablespoons chicken fat or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus...

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Feta ala Stratis ( baked feta )
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta ala Stratis ( baked feta )

Ingredients: 1/2 lb firm feta1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1...

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Whiskey Weiners
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Whiskey Weiners

Ingredients: 1 lb beef smokies3/4 cup chili sauce or 3/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown...

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Cheese Bacon Puffs
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Cheese Bacon Puffs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 1/2 cups all-purpose...

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Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pineapple preserves1/3 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup coarse-ground mustard15 -17 large unpeeled...

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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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Smoked Salmon Mousse
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Ingredients: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin1/4 cup cold water1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise1...

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Great Caesars Toast
AppetizersBreadsGrains

Great Caesars Toast

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing1...

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