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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/snacksMain dish

Greece is the word!

Ingredients: 1 lb ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed divided1 pinch ground...

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Crusty Crab
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crusty Crab

Ingredients: 1/2 lb crabmeat2 tomatoes, chopped and drained2 hard-boiled eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour...

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Spicy Corn Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Spicy Corn Salad

Ingredients: 6 ears corn2 jalapeno peppers, roasted & peeled2 green onions, minced1/3 cup fresh...

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Feta Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizer
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Feta Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 heads garlic, peeled and chopped1/4 cup olive oil3/4 tablespoon fine herbs (...

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Hot Reuben Dip
AppetizersHigh calciumSpreads

Hot Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar...

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Shrimp Stuffed Puff Pastries
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Stuffed Puff Pastries

Ingredients: 6 puff pastry shells1/2 lb small shrimp, cooked1 dash onion salt, to taste1...

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Brie With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
AppetizersCheeseRaspberries

Brie With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) brie round1 cup frozen raspberries1/4 cup frozen raspberry concentrate1/4 cup...

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Pan-Fried Fresh Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Pan-Fried Fresh Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets1 slice white bread, such as Pepperidge Farm, crusts...

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Chili's Awesome Blossom
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Chili’s Awesome Blossom

Ingredients: 1 prepared onions2 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons mccormick seasoning salt1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse...

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Cabbage Salsa
AppetizersTex MexVegetables

Cabbage Salsa

Ingredients: 8 plum tomatoes, diced into small pieces1/2 red onions, diced3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Empanadas Con Queso
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Empanadas Con Queso

Ingredients: 1 lb flour1/2 lb butter, plus2 tablespoons butter1 eggs2 tablespoons red wine vinegar3...

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Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread
AppetizersEggs/dairySpreads

Garlic-Herb Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon italian seasoning1/8 teaspoon...

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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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Almost Crab Cakes
AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

Almost Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1...

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Cheddar Nut Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheddar Nut Spread

Ingredients: 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese, grated1 cup chopped walnuts1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup green...

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Cucumber Cocktail Sandwiches
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Cucumber Cocktail Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 package Italian salad dressing mix (...

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Spicy Thai Beef Salad
AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Spicy Thai Beef Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 sweet onions ( sliced thin)2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Balls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Balls

Ingredients: coarse salt, to taste600 g eggplants2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped2 garlic cloves100 g...

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Vegan Baked Tofu Strips
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegan Baked Tofu Strips

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup cold water2...

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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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Green and Red Pepper Salad
AppetizersOnionsSalads

Green and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 large green peppers, halved and seeded2 large red peppers, halved and seeded1...

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Italian Tricolore Salad
AppetizersCheeseSalads

Italian Tricolore Salad

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocados6 -8 slices buffalo mozzarella10 -12 cherry tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons olive...

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Cheesy Green Chili Snacks
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Cheesy Green Chili Snacks

Ingredients: 2 cups grated cheddar cheese1/4 cup butter, at room temperature3 tablespoons chopped green...

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Down Home Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Down Home Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup green bell peppers, minced3 tablespoons onions, minced1/3...

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AppetizersBeefMain dish

Tangy Short Ribs

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef short ribs ( Short Ribs should be cut into 2-inch...

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Cucumber Logs Filled With Black and Gold Hummus
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Cucumber Logs Filled With Black and Gold Hummus

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Cheese-Wrapped Olives (Bollitas)

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened1/4 teaspoon paprika or...

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Adriana 's Mashed Potato in Tortillas
AppetizersLow cholesterolLow fat

Adriana ‘s Mashed Potato in Tortillas

Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potatoes6 corn tortillasoil, for deep fat frying Directions: Put mashed...

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Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Batter Dipped Deep Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into bite-size flowerets2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon milk1/4...

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Wonderful Parmesan Zucchini Strips
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Wonderful Parmesan Zucchini Strips

Ingredients: 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated4 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise1...

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Smoking Ruby Gold Baby Potatoes
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Smoking Ruby Gold Baby Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ruby gold baby potatoes, washed and sliced in half4 garlic...

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Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday's
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Copycat Chicken Quesadillas like Ruby Tuesday’s

Ingredients: 5 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halvesItalian salad dressing, to coat1 12-inch flour...

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Mediterranean Marinated Cucumbers
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Mediterranean Marinated Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, quartered and sliced1 lemons, juice of1 1/2-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarfresh cracked...

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 26 large uncooked shrimp ( peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)1/3 cup cornstarch1...

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Walnut
AppetizersCheeseCondiments

Walnut, Raisin,dried Cranberries Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature2 tablespoons butter, room temperature1/3 cup walnuts, toasted1/3...

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Garlic Fingers
AppetizersCanadianSide dishes

Garlic Fingers

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh garlic, coarsely chopped6 tablespoons butter, divided2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking...

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Provolone Pesto Loaf
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Provolone Pesto Loaf

Ingredients: 3/4-1 lb provolone cheese, sliced thin ( divide in 3’s)1 (7 ounce) jars...

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Mini Pizzas
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce ( or as much as needed)2 slices...

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Pinecone Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pinecone Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened ( light works fine)2 cups shredded...

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Easy Taco Fries
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Easy Taco Fries

Ingredients: 2 -4 medium baking potatoes, cut into fries1 packet taco seasoning ( or...

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Taco Bell Crispitos Copycat
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Taco Bell Crispitos Copycat

Ingredients: 1/8 cup cinnamon1/2 cup sugar10 flour tortillasoil Directions: Mix together cinnamon and sugar...

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Crabmeat Roll-Ups
AppetizersNorth americanSeafood

Crabmeat Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Sardine Tapas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilself rising flour3/4 lb fresh sardinessalt ( sea...

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Bacon and Tomato Spread
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Bacon and Tomato Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon mayonnaisegarlic salt1 tomatoes, peeled and...

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Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 English cucumberssalt3 scallions2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegarfresh cracked pepper1...

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Better-than-storebought Mozzarella Sticks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Better-than-storebought Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients: 6 pieces mozzarella string cheese, each cut in half.1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons water3/4...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls
AppetizersFruitLunch/snacks

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons jam (pick your favorite) or 2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Spiedino - Spiedies - Speedies
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Spiedino – Spiedies – Speedies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 large red bell peppers2 large green...

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Mexican Shrimp Toasts
AppetizersCheeseShrimp

Mexican Shrimp Toasts

Ingredients: 8 ounces baguette1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese1/3...

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Baked Potato Pie Plus
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Baked Potato Pie Plus

Ingredients: 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved,but baked is better1/4 cup chopped green...

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Glazed Tofu Bars
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Glazed Tofu Bars

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons cider vinegarpepper, to...

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molded shrimp spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

molded shrimp spread

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Tomato Flowers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup apple juice2 teaspoons finely shredded...

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Ham It up Crescent Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ham It up Crescent Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls8 slices deli ham4 teaspoons prepared mustard1 cup...

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Spiced Thai Corn Cakes
AppetizersCornVegetables

Spiced Thai Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups corn kernels ( from frozen is better than from canned)1...

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AppetizersCrabShrimp

Seafood Hors D’oeuvres

Ingredients: 6 English muffins ( 12 halves)1/2-1 cup butter1 jar Kraft Old English cheese...

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California Stand-By Salsa Dip
AppetizersSalsasSauces

California Stand-By Salsa Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (16 ounce) jars of your favorite salsa...

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Chilled Avocado Soup
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetarian

Chilled Avocado Soup

Ingredients: 2 medium avocados1 1/2 cups water1 cup milk2 tablespoons lemon juice2 1/2 teaspoons...

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Chipotle Cheese Fondue
AppetizersMain dishSauces

Chipotle Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1/2 lb finely diced gruyere cheese ( about 2 cups)1/2 lb finely diced...

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Calabrian Cracked Olives
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Calabrian Cracked Olives

Ingredients: 2 lbs green Sicilian olives1 cup olive oil1/2 cup sweet california chili powder1/4...

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