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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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Easiest Peanut Dressing for Fruit in the Whole World (2 Ingredie
AppetizersSaladsSauces

Easiest Peanut Dressing for Fruit in the Whole World (2 Ingredie

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon natural smooth peanut butter ( I use homemade)1 -2 tablespoon water...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

South of the Border Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons...

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Cream Cheese Spread
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese ( softened)1 package ranch dressing mix1 teaspoon paprika Directions:...

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Ham and Cheese Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Ham and Cheese Rolls

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 lb shaved...

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AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Rochester Quiche

Ingredients: 1 deep dish pie shells, prebaked6 slices bacon1 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup onions,...

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No-Crust Broccoli Quiche
< 60 minsAppetizersLunch/snacks

No-Crust Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients: 16 ounces broccoli florets, cooked5 eggs, beaten1 (14 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/2 teaspoon...

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Michele's Crab Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Michele’s Crab Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 cup celery, finely chopped1 (10...

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Bacony Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Bacony Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled & sliced in half1/2 cup mayonnaise ( the...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Leftover Bread Patties

Ingredients: 4 ounces leftover stale bread3 eggs4 ounces different leftover hard cheese, grated1 tablespoon...

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Premium Turkey Meatballs
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Premium Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/2 medium white onions, chopped fine4 garlic cloves, chopped...

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Crab Nibbles
AppetizersCheeseCrab

Crab Nibbles

Ingredients: 1 box Ritz crackers2 teaspoons dried minced onions2 teaspoons water2/3 cup salad dressing1/4...

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Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 cup farina or 1 cup semolina2 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon butter1...

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
AppetizersBerriesSpreads

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ( NOT lowfat or fat free)1/2 cup sour...

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Braunschweiger Ball
< 15 minsAppetizersSpreads

Braunschweiger Ball

Ingredients: 1 lb braunschweiger sausage1 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish3 ounces cream...

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Fresh Fig Quesadillas
< 30 minsAppetizersOven

Fresh Fig Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 (9 inch) flour tortillas2 cups coarsely...

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Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 flaky pastry dough1 beaten eggs, to glaze300 g fresh breadcrumbs225 g cheddar...

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Ham and Horseradish Stuffed Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ham and Horseradish Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 6 large hard-boiled eggs3 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 cup minced cooked ham1 teaspoon coarse grain...

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Mexican Cheese Squares
AppetizersCheeseEggs

Mexican Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, well-drained1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2...

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Feta Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Feta Spread

Ingredients: 4 cups cream cheese1 lb feta cheese1 cup milk6 garlic cloves1/8 lb sun-dried...

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Party Pizzas
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Party Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb pork sausage1 lb Velveeta cheese1 tablespoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy (And Tasty) Tuna Salad for One
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Easy (And Tasty) Tuna Salad for One

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained ( I prefer Starkist Albacore Tuna,...

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Margarita Guacamole
< 15 minsAppetizersVegetarian

Margarita Guacamole

Ingredients: 3 avocados, peeled and chopped3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon tequila1 tablespoon orange liqueur6...

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Cheesy Pretzels
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Cheesy Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour2/3 cup milk1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese...

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Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
AppetizersDessertStrawberries

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup strawberries, chopped1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup light sour...

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My Saganaki
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

My Saganaki

Ingredients: 1/2 lb kasseri cheese ( in 2 large slices)flour ( as needed)1/4 cup...

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AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Bay Head Cream Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheesegarlic powdercurry powderChinese duck sauce Directions: Soften cheese and add...

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Caponata
AppetizersLow proteinVegan

Caponata

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili peppers3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean hamburger1/2 lb Italian sausage ( I use hot.)1 chopped green...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Stuffed Loch Ness Shrimp

Ingredients: 30 large shrimp, scales removed,de-veined and butterflied1 lb backfin crab meat1 eggs1 tablespoon...

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Pasta with Asparagus
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked elbow macaroni5 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Ground Beef Nachos Platter

Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) bags tortilla chips1/2 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (15...

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Steamed Yam Cake
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Steamed Yam Cake

Ingredients: 170 g rice flour30 g wheat starch350 g yams, diced into cubes50 g...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Spicy Tomato Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas ( 7 inch diameter)1 cup grated jalapeno pepper cheese1 lb...

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AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Easy Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs2 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled1/3 cup kraft thousand island dressing...

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Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes (South Beach)
AppetizersLow proteinSide dishes

Autumn Spiced Sweet Potatoes (South Beach)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sweet potatoes2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk1/4 tablespoon trans-free butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon...

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AppetizersSeafoodSpreads

Simply Sardine Pate

Ingredients: 2 (3 3/4 ounce) cans oil packed sardines, drained2 hard-boiled eggs1/4 cup butter,...

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Marshmallow Truffles
AppetizersCandyDessert

Marshmallow Truffles

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages milk chocolate pieces, melted1 (10 ounce) packages jet-puffed marshmallows2/3...

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Old Fashioned Fish Cakes With Sour Cream Sauce
AppetizersFishLunch/snacks

Old Fashioned Fish Cakes With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g cooked fish, flaked ( eg. poached blue-eye cod)2 cups fresh white...

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Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Chicago Shrimp De Jonghe

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup dry sherry2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Easy Shrimp Pate
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Easy Shrimp Pate

Ingredients: 8 1/2 ounces cooked shrimp, shelled & deveined1 1/2 ounces butter2 ounces light...

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AppetizersBreadsQuick breads

Ham’n Cheese Supper Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1 cup cut up cooked ham3 tablespoons instant minced onion2 eggs2/3...

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Crab Boats
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Boats

Ingredients: 2 cans crabmeat, minced8 ounces American cheese, shredded1 onions, chopped finemayonnaise, to bind1...

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Pizza Balls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Pizza Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground Italian sausage2 cups Bisquick1 green peppers, chopped1 onions, chopped1 (16...

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Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
AppetizersGluten FreeLow carb

Stuffed Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans whole artichoke hearts, drained1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Cranberry Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh cranberries1 seedless oranges1 cup raisins ( golden, sultana or Thompson,...

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Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Jumbo Shrimp with Pepper Salsa

Ingredients: 32 large raw shrimp, shelled but with tails on1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut...

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Salmon Cheesecake
AppetizersSalmonSpreads

Salmon Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup melted unsalted butter1...

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Crispy Chicken Flautas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy Chicken Flautas

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, bone insalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons chicken stock, plus...

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Little Reubens
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Little Reubens

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and patted...

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Swiss Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Swiss Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread ( 18-20 inches)1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine,...

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AppetizersSide dishesTomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 excellent tomatoes4 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan...

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Potato Cheese Pierogies
AppetizersEuropeanMain dish

Potato Cheese Pierogies

Ingredients: 3 1/2 quarts water2 cups chopped unpeeled potatoes1 cup ricotta cheese3/4 cup shredded...

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Patatokeftedes (Potato Croquettes)
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Patatokeftedes (Potato Croquettes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked peeled potatoes ( I nuke them)1 eggs4 green onions, sliced...

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Ultimate Pepper Poppers
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Ultimate Pepper Poppers

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( 4oz.)1...

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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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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Marinated Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Marinated Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon...

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Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Swiss Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 2 prepared pie pastry ( enough to cut out 25 2-1/2-inch rounds)2 cups...

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Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2...

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Gravad Lax With a Mustard and Dill Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Gravad Lax With a Mustard and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, of approx 2 lb each thick, skin on, scaled and...

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