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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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AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Better Than a Restaurant’s Nachos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces tortilla chips ( approx. 25)3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese or...

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Mirj's Faux Crab Salad
AppetizersCrabSalads

Mirj’s Faux Crab Salad

Ingredients: 300 g imitation crabmeat ( I use Alaska pollack)1 bunch scallions, green part...

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Puff Brie
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Puff Brie

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry ( not phillo dough)1 brie round1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon...

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Finger Fajitas With Beef or Buffalo
AppetizersMexicanNorth american

Finger Fajitas With Beef or Buffalo

Ingredients: 8 small flour tortillas1/2 cup sour cream1 lb cold cooked medium rare beef...

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Kidney Bean Kiev
AppetizersBeansLunch/snacks

Kidney Bean Kiev

Ingredients: 3 cups red kidney beans, boiled ( or may use canned)3 cups white...

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Crab Cakes With Green Onions
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes With Green Onions

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons mayonnaise ( I use light mayo)2 tablespoons minced green...

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Dom Deluise King Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Dom Deluise King Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb king crab meat ( fresh, frozen, or imitation)3 tablespoons mayonnaise3 tablespoons...

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Ww 5 Points - Mexican Beef and Cheese Wontons With Salsa
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Ww 5 Points – Mexican Beef and Cheese Wontons With Salsa

Ingredients: cooking spray ( 5 one-second sprays per serving)2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 lb lean...

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Rolled Oysters
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Rolled Oysters

Ingredients: 2 cups oatmeal5 cups water1/2 cup light corn syrup2 pints oysters, drained, reserve...

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Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSweet sauces

Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large eggs6 tablespoons buttermilk1 1/2 cups fine...

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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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Conch Fritters: Bahamian Style
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Conch Fritters: Bahamian Style

Ingredients: 1 quart oil ( for frying)3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 eggs1/2 cup milkground cayenne...

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Cranberry Chipotle Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Cranberry Chipotle Spread

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cranberries2 teaspoons orange rind, freshly grated1/2 cup pecans or 1/2...

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Hot Mamas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Hot Mamas

Ingredients: 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients: 32 inches fat-free flour tortillas1/2 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese1/2 cup kraft free...

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Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb tofu2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 coriander leaves, coarsely chopped ( if...

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Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 4 very ripe plantains ( when the skin is yellow with spots of...

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Beef and Sun-Dried Tomato Roll-ups
AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef and Sun-Dried Tomato Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked roast beef ( from deli)1/2 cup light cream...

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Baked Eggs With Feta and Tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Baked Eggs With Feta and Tomatoes

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil4 slices bread, toasted3 ripe roma tomatoes, sliced150 g feta,...

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Super Bowl Mini Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Super Bowl Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen bread dough1 (15 ounce) jars pasta sauce1 1/2...

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Scottish Kipper Pate
AppetizersSpreadsVery low carbs

Scottish Kipper Pate

Ingredients: 4 large herring fillets3 tablespoons butter1 lemons, juice of3 tablespoons whiskey4 tablespoons double...

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Saganaki
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Saganaki

Ingredients: 8 ounces kasseri cheeseflour ( for dredging)3 tablespoons olive oilouzo1/2 lemons1 tablespoon fresh...

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Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
AppetizersChickenSide dishes

Marinated Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 portabella mushrooms, stems removed and reserved for stuffing1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup...

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Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread ( crusts removed, soaked in milk & squeezed...

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Quick Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVery low carbs

Quick Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, diced2 -3 medium peeled tomatoes, additional, so the soup won’t...

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Marinated Artichoke Hearts
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Shrimp, and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans tiny artichoke hearts, drained2 lbs cooked shrimp, peeled and...

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Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)
AppetizersBreakfastOmelets and frittatas

Tortilla Espagnola (Potato Omelette)

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, unpeeled but well scrubbed,boiled but firm & cooked1/4 cup olive...

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Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)
AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 hard-boiled eggs, yolk only1 eggs5 tablespoons unsalted butter,...

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Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)

Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Florentine Frittata
AppetizersBreakfastOmelets and frittatas

Florentine Frittata

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Stuffed Small Red Potato Appetizer
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Stuffed Small Red Potato Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes ( about 20)1 cup sour cream4 slices...

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Chicken Cheese Ball
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Chicken Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened2 (4 ounce) cans chicken, spread ( Underwood...

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Smoked Salmon Asparagus Pinwheels (Party Sandwiches)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Smoked Salmon Asparagus Pinwheels (Party Sandwiches)

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup mayonnaise6 slices soft sandwich bread...

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Phoney Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Phoney Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes1 1/2 cups imitation crabmeat, meat. shredded1/4 cup onions,...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cheddar Ale Pub Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces old cheddar cheese, shredded8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 tablespoon strong ale...

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French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic

Ingredients: 1 cup dry sherry4 onions, thinly sliced9 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon whole wheat...

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Fried Gator Tail
< 60 minsAppetizersSeafood

Fried Gator Tail

Ingredients: 1 lb alligator meat1 large eggs1 cup peanut oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons...

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Amazing Roasted Shrimp With Garlic
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Amazing Roasted Shrimp With Garlic

Ingredients: 2 heads garlic5 -6 dried chilies or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/3...

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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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Garlic Sauteed Artichokes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Garlic Sauteed Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 large artichokes ( about 1 pound each)6 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/4...

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Sweet Corn Cakes
AppetizersCornSide dishes

Sweet Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn or 2 cups frozen corn ( if using frozen...

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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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Vegan Bean Spread
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Vegan Bean Spread

Ingredients: garbanzo beans (whatever you like) or white beans (whatever you like) or black...

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Dales Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Dales Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon brown mustard1 tablespoon bread and butter pickle juice1...

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Parsley Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Parsley Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces chopped fresh parsley leaves1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup...

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Mushroom Cap Neptune
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Mushroom Cap Neptune

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream cheese1 cup crabmeat, defrosted and well drained ( canned works...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Pampered Chef Bbq Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas ( 6-7 inch)3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and...

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Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)
AppetizersFishMain dish

Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)

Ingredients: 500 g fish ( any white meat fish)5 shallots5 large garlic cloves2 coriander...

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Anchovy Rolls
AppetizersFishSeafood

Anchovy Rolls

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) cans anchovies ( with or without capers)2 tablespoons creme fraiche...

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Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Jalapeno Sour Cream
AppetizersBeansLow fat

Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Jalapeno Sour Cream

Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas3 cups water3/4 cup milk ( whole, preferably)1/2 cup...

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Bruschetta II
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta II

Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...

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Easy Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Easy Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, flaked1 eggs, beaten1 cup cracker crumbs1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon...

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute
AppetizersCrabSide dishes

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms En Croute

Ingredients: 1/2 cup boursin cheese ( herb flavored cheese, check out the recipe for...

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Rachael Ray's Thick Cut Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce
AppetizersOnionsVegetables

Rachael Ray’s Thick Cut Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: vegetable oil2 large sweet vidalia onions2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk1 cup flour1/2...

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Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups

Ingredients: 2/3 cup tomatoes ( finely chopped)2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon...

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Garbanzo Bean Salad With Tuna and Creamy Lemon Dressing
AppetizersSaladsTuna

Garbanzo Bean Salad With Tuna and Creamy Lemon Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons...

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Kalamata Olive Pesto
AppetizersSaucesSpreads

Kalamata Olive Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup kalamata olives, minced4 cloves garlic2 cups fresh basil, packed3 tablespoons extra...

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Scallion Quesadillas
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Scallion Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas, 5 inch diameter1/2 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese2 scallions, finely...

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Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth

Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels1 onions1 -2 celery ribs1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic cloves2 cups...

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Tortilla Roll-ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tortilla Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( softened)1/3 cup kraft three cheese ranch...

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