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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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Old Stand-by Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Old Stand-by Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs, shelled ( obviously)2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns

Ingredients: 12 tablespoons herbed goat cheese or 12 tablespoons other soft cheese12 large prawns,...

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Hot Crab and Asparagus Canapes
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Hot Crab and Asparagus Canapes

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess...

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Spinach and Salmon Roulade
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Spinach and Salmon Roulade

Ingredients: 60 g butter1/4 cup plain flour1 cup milk4 eggs, separated1 (250 g) packets...

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oh so good crab salad stuffed tomatoes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

oh so good crab salad stuffed tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, hollowed out1 lb white crab meat2 diced avocados3 jalapenos, seeded...

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Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Marinara
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Marinara

Ingredients: 8 slices center cut eggplants ( round, 1/2 inch thick from 2 small...

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Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread
AppetizersBreadsPizza

Pizza Dough and Bonus Focaccia Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water, at 110 degrees f3/4 tablespoon fast rising yeast1 teaspoon...

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Candy Nuts
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Candy Nuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cashews or 1 1/2 cups peanuts or 1 1/2 cups...

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Brie Appetizer to Travel
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Brie Appetizer to Travel

Ingredients: 12 ounces brie round1 (18 ounce) containers caramel apple dip7 ounces mixed dried...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Tampa Sushi rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups sushi rice ( japanese sticky rice)1 piece 3/4 x 3/4 inch...

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June's Addiction (Cucumber Sandwich)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

June’s Addiction (Cucumber Sandwich)

Ingredients: 1 slice dill rye bread, toastedmayonnaise2 slices tomatoes, to cover5 slices cucumbers, to...

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Vietnamese-style Rice Paper Rolls
AppetizersBeansLunch/snacks

Vietnamese-style Rice Paper Rolls

Ingredients: 1 small cucumbers, peeled and julienned1 small carrots, peel and julienned1/4 cup mint...

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Deviled Eggs With Curry
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Deviled Eggs With Curry

Ingredients: 6 large hard-boiled eggs, shelled1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced green onions3/4 teaspoon curry...

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Cream Cheese Pepper Wrap
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Cream Cheese Pepper Wrap

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers of soft philadelphia jalapeno flavored cream cheese ( chopped)3...

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Potachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Potachos

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) bags kettle cooked potato chips1 small tomatoes, diced6 ounces cheddar...

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Rice Fritta
AppetizersLunch/snacksRice

Rice Fritta

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, cooked6 eggs, beaten1/2 cup chopped and cooked swiss chard1/2 cup...

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Mexican Palapa Snacks
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mexican Palapa Snacks

Ingredients: 1 large jicama, peeled and cut in julienne slices1 large seedless cucumber, sliced3...

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Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes ( about 2 lbs)cooking spray4 slices turkey bacon3/4 cup...

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Gazpacho - My Way
AppetizersSoups & stewsTomatoes

Gazpacho – My Way

Ingredients: 2 (425 g) cans peeled tomatoes1/2 cup dry white wine1/2 cup chicken stock...

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Shrimp and Tomatillo Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Shrimp and Tomatillo Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon vegetable...

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AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 500 g onions6 cups veal stock2 cups white wine1/2 cup butter1/2 teaspoon cayenne...

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Fried Mozzarella Cheese With Marinara
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Fried Mozzarella Cheese With Marinara

Ingredients: 1 lb mozzarella cheese1/2 cup flour3 large eggs1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2...

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Asparagus Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Asparagus Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh asparagus1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Mexican Quiches - Mini-Sized
AppetizersBreakfastEggs/dairy

Mexican Quiches – Mini-Sized

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup...

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Festive Tortilla Roll Ups
AppetizersSpreadsWinter

Festive Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients: 8 ounces light cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions,...

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Savory Kalamata Cheesecake Squares
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Savory Kalamata Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup pecans, very finely chopped1/3 cup butter...

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Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy fried Tacos OR Tacos Dorados

Ingredients: 1 large tomatoes, roasted,peeled and chopped1 small onions, chopped fine1 clove garlic, minced1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecued Drumsticks

Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic, crushed4 fluid ounces soy sauce8 chicken drumsticks Directions: In a...

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Baby Brie with Praline
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Baby Brie with Praline

Ingredients: 1 small brie cheese ( single double or triple creme)1 tablespoon brown sugar1...

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Texas Caviar
AppetizersSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Texas Caviar

Ingredients: 3 cups black-eyed peas, pre-cooked or 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained1...

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Honey Pecan Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons margarine, divided1/4 cup honey1/4...

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Fattoush
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Fattoush

Ingredients: 2 (6 inch) pita bread ( i use wheat as it is healthier)3...

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Smoked Pepper and Butter Bean Vegetarian Sausages
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Smoked Pepper and Butter Bean Vegetarian Sausages

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 red peppers, deseeded and finely chopped1 yellow peppers, deseeded...

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Salsa Fresca
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Salsa Fresca

Ingredients: 3 -4 plum tomatoes, seeded and minced1 sweet onions, minced1/4 cup coarsely chopped...

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Tuna Tataki
AppetizersSide dishesTuna

Tuna Tataki

Ingredients: 1 fresh loin tuna steaks ( without bloodlines)black pepper1 cup peanut oil1 ounce...

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Biscuit Tostadas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Biscuit Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground...

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Vietnamese Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on Sugarcane Sticks
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Vietnamese Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on Sugarcane Sticks

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons sugar3 shallots, chopped1/4 cup asian fish sauce3 tablespoons...

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Crabbies (Paula Deen)
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Crabbies (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 8 ounces good white crabmeat, picked free of shells1 (5 ounce) jars Kraft...

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Onion-Cheese Squares
AppetizersCheeseOnions

Onion-Cheese Squares

Ingredients: 3 cups onions, chopped1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine3 cups milk, scalded4...

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Huey's Lamb Sausage Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Huey’s Lamb Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 2 lamb backstraps, trimmed of all fat & sinew4 teaspoons sun-dried tomato tapenade4...

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Easy Ground Beef Gyros
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Easy Ground Beef Gyros

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced8 small pita pocket bread,...

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Hot Crab  Dip
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 medium onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons dry...

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AppetizersMeatPork

Kelly’s Pot Stickers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground lean pork1 cup cabbage ( finely chopped)3 green onions (...

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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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Crab Deviled Eggs
AppetizersCrabEggs

Crab Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs2 tablespoons soft butter2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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So Easy French Onion Soup
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

So Easy French Onion Soup

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions, sliced into rings1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1 (1 1/4...

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Awesome Sausage Dip
AppetizersCheesePork

Awesome Sausage Dip

Ingredients: 1 chopped onions1 (8 ounce) cans rotel tomatoes and green chilies1 lb mild...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped...

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Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup coconut milk1 tablespoon fish sauce2 teaspoons...

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Texas Fajita "ribbons"
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Texas Fajita “ribbons”

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaksfajita seasoning mix3/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup lemon juice2...

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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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Crock Pot Caramel Rum Fondue
AppetizersApplesDessert

Crock Pot Caramel Rum Fondue

Ingredients: 7 ounces caramels1/4 cup mini marshmallows1/3 cup whipping cream2 teaspoons rum Directions: Combine...

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AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Lynn’s Famous Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled & diced2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped ( 6 large)1/2...

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Blue Cheese Baguette Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Blue Cheese Baguette Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and...

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Indian Tuna Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Indian Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 can chunk tuna, drained1/2 celery ribs, diced small1 tablespoon dill pickle relish2...

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Tortilla Wraps
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tortilla Wraps

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream8 ounces cream cheese1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice4 -5 green...

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Gump Shrimp Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Gump Shrimp Wraps

Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveinedvegetable oil, for drizzling1 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Grouper Nuggets
AppetizersFishSaltwater fish

Grouper Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh grouper fillets1 cup buttermilk1 eggs35 saltine crackers1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2...

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Greek Feta and Olive Meatballs
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Feta and Olive Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons finely chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Roasted Nuts With Mace and Cinnamon (Pistachios or Pecans)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Roasted Nuts With Mace and Cinnamon (Pistachios or Pecans)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pistachios, shelled or 2 1/2 cups pecans1 teaspoon ground mace2...

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