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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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Eggplant (Aubergine) Teriyaki
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Teriyaki

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplantssaltmarinade1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons rice...

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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Big John's Cajun Fried Oysters
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Big John’s Cajun Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 1 quart oysters, with juice ( medium Size)2 tablespoons butter2 whole eggs, beaten...

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Mexican Chex Mix
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Mexican Chex Mix

Ingredients: 8 cups Corn Chex4 cups corn chips2 cups bite-size cheese crackers1 (3 1/2...

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Cantaloupe Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseMelons

Cantaloupe Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 medium fresh cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed1 loaf French bread, sliced into...

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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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Crispy Prawn Baskets
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Crispy Prawn Baskets

Ingredients: 8 spring roll wrappers1 cup chopped prawns or 1 cup cooked shrimp2 cups...

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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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Supposedly Copycat Big Boy's Tartar Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Supposedly Copycat Big Boy’s Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/2 lemons, juice of2 tablespoons horseradish2 tablespoons minced onions or 2...

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Pickles in a Blanket
AppetizersLow calorieVery low carbs

Pickles in a Blanket

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages of rectangular sliced ham ( lunch meat)1 (8 ounce)...

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Easy
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Easy, Cheesy Artichoke Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls ( can use reduced-fat)3/4 cup...

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Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten to blend1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pan Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 1 pint medium oysters, defrosted and drained1/2 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal3 tablespoons dried,...

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Quick Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Quick Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuits1 cup tomato sauce ( 8 oz)1 1/4...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Elvis’s Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients: 8 dill pickles1/2 cup flour1 1/4 tablespoons black pepper1/4 cup beer1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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Chocolate Raspberry Fondue
AppetizersCondimentsDessert

Chocolate Raspberry Fondue

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) dark mildly sweet chocolate candy bars1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup...

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Crisp Coconut Shrimp With Oriental Dipping Sauce
AppetizersCoconutShrimp

Crisp Coconut Shrimp With Oriental Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 eggs2 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 lb approx. 31-40 large shrimp1 1/2 cups...

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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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Jalapeno Boats
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Jalapeno Boats

Ingredients: 8 fresh jalapeno peppers1/2 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped1 tablespoon bacon bits4 ounces...

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Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)
AppetizersCondimentsEggs

Pickled Cluckerberries (Eggs)

Ingredients: 12 eggs1 large yellow onions, sliced into thin ringspickle juice5 garlic cloves, smashed4...

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Keerai Vada
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Keerai Vada

Ingredients: 2 cups green gram, split ( moong Dal)1 cup bengal gram dal, split...

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Japanese Style Simmered Sweet Kabocha
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Japanese Style Simmered Sweet Kabocha

Ingredients: 1 lb Japanese pumpkin, kabocha3/4 cup dashi stock3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce...

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Sweet and Sour Sauce - Philippine Style
AppetizersAsianMain dish

Sweet and Sour Sauce – Philippine Style

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons vinegar1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mexican Pinwheels

Ingredients: 10 large flour tortillas8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 (4 ounce)...

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Margarita Dip With Strawberry Shortcake Fruit K-Bobs
AppetizersDessertLunch/snacks

Margarita Dip With Strawberry Shortcake Fruit K-Bobs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream3 ounces light cream cheese1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar1...

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Breaded Zucchini Fingers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Breaded Zucchini Fingers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute, mixed with 1/4 cup water ( or use...

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New Yorker Onion Sandwich
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

New Yorker Onion Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices brown bread ( or 2 slices if they are large)1 tablespoon...

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Boneless Buffalo Bites
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Boneless Buffalo Bites

Ingredients: 3 chicken breastsflour ( to toss)cayenne peppersalt1/3 cup butter1/2 cup Frank’s red hot...

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Appetizer or Snack Party Tray
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Appetizer or Snack Party Tray

Ingredients: 4 large lettuce leaves3/4 lb colby-monterey jack cheese, cut into cubes1 lb sliced...

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Chipotle Mussels
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Chipotle Mussels

Ingredients: 4 lbs fresh mussels, washed, discarding dead mussels and broken shells ( about...

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Muffuletta Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Muffuletta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup water (...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef and Cheese Wraps

Ingredients: 4 10-inch flour tortillas1 (8 ounce) cartons chive & onion cream cheese1 cup...

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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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Zucchini Bites
AppetizersGluten FreeLow sodium

Zucchini Bites

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick2 ounces margarine2 teaspoons garlic powder4...

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Big Ol' Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Ol’ Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into chunks3 jalapeno peppers, sliced1 green bell peppers,...

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Simply Fruit
AppetizersDessertFruit

Simply Fruit

Ingredients: 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced ( or a small can of...

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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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Prawns Amaretto
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Prawns Amaretto

Ingredients: 4 large prawnsflour1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon brandy1 tablespoon Amaretto1 dash dry white wine1...

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Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Baked Potato
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients: 2 potatoes ( medium sized)1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese ( divided)2 tablespoons sour...

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Fabulously Fast Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Fabulously Fast Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb of peeled deveined shrimp8 tablespoons butter1 cup salsa ( Emeril’s is...

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Baked Garlic with Blue Cheese and Rosemary
AppetizersOvenWeeknight

Baked Garlic with Blue Cheese and Rosemary

Ingredients: 6 heads garlic3 tablespoons butter, cut into slices1/4 cup olive oil1 (14 1/2...

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Quebecois Crab Custard With Lemon Butter Sauce
AppetizersCrabEggs

Quebecois Crab Custard With Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, small florets1/2 lb crabmeat, trimmed of cartilage ( fresh or...

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Yummy Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Yummy Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, baked3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...

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Lemon Garlic Baked Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Lemon Garlic Baked Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic3/4 lb medium shrimp ( 16/20)1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley1/4 cup...

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Shrimp Verde
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Verde

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup green onions, chopped1 lb fresh...

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Warm Onion Spread
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Warm Onion Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups sweet onions, chopped fine1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 cups...

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Shrimp Marinade
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Marinade

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons soy sauce2 lemons, juice...

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Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Smoky cheese and chicken quesadillas with guacamole

Ingredients: 3 cups grated smoked mozzarella cheese3 cups cooked chicken, shredded1/2 cup chopped fresh...

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Mary's Tropical Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Mary’s Tropical Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers1 1/2 cups...

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Mongolian Fire Pot
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Mongolian Fire Pot

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, strips1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled,deveined,cut in half...

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Scrumptious Shrimp Tostadas
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Scrumptious Shrimp Tostadas

Ingredients: 6 -8 small flour tortillas or 6 -8 small corn tortillas1 lb cooked...

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Barbecue Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Barbecue Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 large eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup finely chopped smoked pork1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/4...

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Polenta (Cornmeal) Chips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Polenta (Cornmeal) Chips

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic1/2 cup chicken stock250 g polenta ( cornmeal)4 cups cold watersalt100...

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Layered Seafood Spread
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Layered Seafood Spread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water3/4 lb unpeeled medium raw shrimp1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Party Wings

Ingredients: 24 chicken drummettes2 -3 teaspoons oil1 package taco seasoning mix1 cup flour Directions:...

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Smashed Spud Patties With Tapenade Cream
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Smashed Spud Patties With Tapenade Cream

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes, ro room temperature1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese (...

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Super Easy Egg Rolls
AppetizersAsianVegetables

Super Easy Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package prepared egg roll wraps ( about 18 rolls)2 cups...

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Golden Fried Tofu Bites
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Golden Fried Tofu Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb medium firm tofu ( the kind packed in water)2/3 cup all-purpose...

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Mexican Layered Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mexican Layered Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese or 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8...

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Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Corn Flake Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into nuggets1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce1...

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