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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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Tangy Maple Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Tangy Maple Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/4 cup chopped onions1 eggs2 tablespoons dried...

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Zucchini "Pasta" with Fresh Tomato Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Zucchini “Pasta” with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped2 sprigs fresh thyme...

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Sausage Biscuit Balls
AppetizersCheesePork

Sausage Biscuit Balls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Bisquick1/4-1/2 cup water1/2 lb sausage1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese...

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Blue Cheese Dressing Bubble Bread
AppetizersBreadsLow cholesterol

Blue Cheese Dressing Bubble Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced sideways2 tablespoons olive oilgarlic, coarsely ground, to tasteblue...

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad on Grilled Tomato Herb Bread
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Mediterranean Tuna Salad on Grilled Tomato Herb Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 1/2...

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Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds
AppetizersPizzaSandwiches

Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated crusty French bread dough1 cup pizza sauce10...

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Blue Cheese Puffs
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Blue Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuits1/4 cup butter1 (4 ounce) packages blue cheese,...

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Kubbeh Bamya
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Kubbeh Bamya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 kg ground beef2 large onions, chopped1 kg semolina1 kg okra2...

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Sesame Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Sesame Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley1/2 cup mayonnaise1...

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Chicken with Basil Mayonnaise
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Chicken with Basil Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves, plus more for garnish1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Meatballs With Satay Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g minced beef ( ground beef)1 onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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Honeyed Carrots With Cumin
AppetizersCarrotsSalads

Honeyed Carrots With Cumin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/4 cup water2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cumin48 cut...

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Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Green Beans with Red Onion and Olives

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced red onions2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste1 tablespoon...

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Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Spinach
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil6 large mushroom caps1/2 cup spinach, cooked mushroom stems,finely chopped2...

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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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Low Carb Quesadilla
AppetizersBreakfastCheese

Low Carb Quesadilla

Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat low-carb tortillas or 1 low-carb tortillas, wrap1/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese2...

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Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Barbecue Chicken and Black Bean Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup barbecue sauce ( your favorite brand)16...

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Mini Corn Dogs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Mini Corn Dogs

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 3 teaspoons baking powder 1...

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Maui Ahi Poke
AppetizersLunch/snacksTuna

Maui Ahi Poke

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh ahi tuna1 small round onion, julienne cut ( Maui Onions...

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Geoff's Caprese Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Geoff’s Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ( cherry size)4 ounces roasted peppers ( chopped)1 lb...

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AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Spread

Ingredients: 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick4 ounces packages low-fat cream cheese, softened...

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Zucchini Nut Pancakes
AppetizersBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Zucchini Nut Pancakes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk1/2 cup grated zucchini1/4 grated onions2 tablespoons corn oil1 cup flour1...

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Blooming Onion
AppetizersEggsOnions

Blooming Onion

Ingredients: 1 large sweet vidalia onions1 eggs1 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Lazy Mom's Focaccia
AppetizersBreadsItalian

Lazy Mom’s Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Chilled Soba Noodles
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Chilled Soba Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried soba noodles ( buckwheat)1 1/2 inches ginger, peeled and sliced...

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Adobo Chips With Warm Goat Cheese and Cilantro Salsa
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Adobo Chips With Warm Goat Cheese and Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo ( or to taste-I only use 1)2 cups...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Churros

Ingredients: vegetable oil or olive oil1 cup water1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter1/4...

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts With Ketchup Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts With Ketchup Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 (8 ounce) cans...

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Jj"s Beer Cocktail Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefLunch/snacks

Jj”s Beer Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef14 ounces ketchup1 (12 ounce) cans cheap beer (...

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Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup red peppers, diced1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 cup yellow onions,...

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Lil Smokie Wraps
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Lil Smokie Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb Little Smokies sausages1 lb bacon1/8 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute Directions:...

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Nacho Potato Skins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Nacho Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, such as russet ( 2 lbs)cooking oilshorteningbutter or margarine1/4 cup...

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Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups Italian...

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Chinese Sesame Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chinese Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine1/2...

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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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Danish Tomatoes
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Danish Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 -4 large tomatoes1/4 cup brown sugar, packed3 tablespoons wine vinegarsaltminced parsley Directions:...

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French Zucchini Fritters
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

French Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients: 2 pieces tender young zucchinicooking oil ( for deep frying, one liter)3 tablespoons...

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Fried Mozzarella
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients: 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick piecesoil, for deep frying...

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Polenta Mini Pizzas
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Polenta Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 8 ounces prepared polenta ( in a chub or tube)6 tablespoons pasta sauce6...

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Hot Sauteed Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Sauteed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined1/2 cup light rum1/3...

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Monie's Taco Puffs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Monie’s Taco Puffs

Ingredients: 1 container refrigerated biscuits ( your choice)1 package taco seasoning mix ( your...

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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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AppetizersBeansSide dishes

White Bean Pate with Tomato Relish

Ingredients: baguette, sliced and toasted1 large tomatoes, chopped1 -2 tablespoon parsley, chopped1 tablespoon balsamic...

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Nanci's Mock Chicken Liver
AppetizersLow sodiumSpreads

Nanci’s Mock Chicken Liver

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, chopped2 tablespoons oil1 cup walnuts, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Easy Zippy Chicken Tidbits

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sesame oil1 small green peppers, seeded and finely chopped...

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Deep Fried Garlic
AppetizersHealthyLunch/snacks

Deep Fried Garlic

Ingredients: 2 whole fresh bulbs of garlicboiling water1 cup biscuit mix1 eggs1/2 cup beer2...

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Caramelized  Onions and Smoked Salmon Knishes
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Caramelized Onions and Smoked Salmon Knishes

Ingredients: 3 cups baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch thick slices ( about 2 large...

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Hot Crab Dip
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 1/2 cups mayonnaise6 ounces dungeness crabmeat4 ounces artichoke...

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Basil-bread Slice Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Basil-bread Slice Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian bread8 ounces mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 2...

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Martha's Beef and Scallion Rolls
AppetizersAsianMeat

Martha’s Beef and Scallion Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, cut into...

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Tequenos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Tequenos

Ingredients: 1 kg flour1 cup vegetable oil1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 kg white...

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Marinated Lentil Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy Crab Cocktail Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Easy Crab Cocktail Spread

Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat, picked over8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup seafood...

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Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, about 60,thawed if frozen1/2 cup...

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Gorgonzola Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Gorgonzola Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1/2 lb gorgonzola or 1/2 lb Roquefort cheese, crumbled1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Hoagie Bake
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Hoagie Bake

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust1/4 lb salami, sliced1/4 lb cooked ham,...

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Patchwork Veggie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Patchwork Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1...

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Edamame Dumplings
AppetizersBeansSoy/tofu

Edamame Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon honey1 cup frozen edamame,...

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Baked Panko Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Baked Panko Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup white flourseasoning, to taste3 egg whites3 -4...

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Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Cajun Bourbon Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (I think breast meat is too dry...

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