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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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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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Spiced Nuts
< 15 minsAppetizersTime to make

Spiced Nuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread1 cup shelled pecans1 teaspoon garam masala or...

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Hot Bacon Cheese Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Hot Bacon Cheese Bites

Ingredients: 6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons...

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Lime Party Salad
AppetizersSaladsSide dishes

Lime Party Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 lb marshmallows ( about 16)1 cup milk1 package lime gelatin2 (3 ounce)...

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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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Tomato-Basil Squares
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tomato-Basil Squares

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup...

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Cipollini and Bleu De Gex Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksOnions

Cipollini and Bleu De Gex Tart

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cipollini onions, peeled and quartered1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4...

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Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Cucumber-Dill Salad With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 English cucumberssalt3 scallions2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegarfresh cracked pepper1...

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Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese ( can also use sliced deli cheese...

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Fried Breaded Veggies
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Fried Breaded Veggies

Ingredients: 2 cups flour ( optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of flour and cornmeal)1...

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Strawberry Tofu Spread
AppetizersSoy/tofuSpreads

Strawberry Tofu Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces firm tofu, drained8 tablespoons strawberry preserves, all fruit type like polaner2...

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Dancer's Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesVegetables

Dancer’s Potato Skins

Ingredients: 6 medium baking potatoes3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/3 cup butter6 slices bacon, fried...

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 dozen cherry tomatoes1 lb bacon2 tablespoons mayonnaise3 green onionsparsley Directions: Wash tomatoes...

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Azumaya Egg Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Azumaya Egg Rolls

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

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< 30 minsAppetizersVegetarian

Vegetarian Rollups

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sour cream4 ounces black olives, drained4 1/2 ounces...

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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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Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

Ingredients: 1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs1 lb lean ground lamb1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Feta Rolls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Feta Rolls

Ingredients: 2 eggplantssaltolive oil, for cooking12 -15 basil leaves, shredded100 g feta, crumbled Directions:...

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Cinco de Mayo
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cinco de Mayo

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped1 (10 ounce) packages tortilla chips2 cloves fresh garlic,...

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AppetizersBreakfastOmelets and frittatas

Traditional Spanish Omelette

Ingredients: oil ( for frying)5 large potatoes1 large brown onions1 green capsicumsalt and pepper5...

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Cream Filled Crescents
AppetizersDessertKid Friendly

Cream Filled Crescents

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons honey1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner...

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AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Polished Eggs

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, hardboiled and peeled and left whole4 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons...

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Tuna Melt with Avocado on English Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tuna Melt with Avocado on English Muffins

Ingredients: 1 (12 1/2 ounce) cans water-packed albacore tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup Italian...

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Light Pecan Tassies in Cream Cheese Pastry
AppetizersPies and tartsTarts

Light Pecan Tassies in Cream Cheese Pastry

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 dash salt1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese,...

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Spicy Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Spicy Onion Rings

Ingredients: vegetable oil ( for frying)1 large vidalia onions2 cups any brand complete pancake...

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Toasted English Muffins With Cheese
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Toasted English Muffins With Cheese

Ingredients: 6 English muffins, cut in half and toasted1 cup cheddar cheese, grated1 cup...

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Great Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Great Gazpacho

Ingredients: 1 white onions2 garlic cloves3 teaspoons olive oil1 green capsicum ( seeded)1 cucumbers...

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Hawaiian Cream Cheese Balls With Ginger and Coconut
AppetizersCoconutFruit

Hawaiian Cream Cheese Balls With Ginger and Coconut

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 teaspoon gingerroot, fresh, peeled and grated1/2 teaspoon...

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Cabbage Guacamole
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cabbage Guacamole

Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded6 spring onions, thinly sliced1/2 pineapple, choppedchopped nuts (...

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AppetizersBar cookiesCookies and brownies

Lemon Curd Squares

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon baking...

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TGI Friday's Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersCheesePotatoes

TGI Friday’s Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 5 baked potato skins, cut in half ( empty of most potato)1 tablespoon...

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Goat Cheese With Honey
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Goat Cheese With Honey

Ingredients: 6 ounces log soft fresh goat cheese, cut into 4 rounds2 tablespoons orange...

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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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Avocado Relish
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Avocado Relish

Ingredients: 1 avocados, pared and finely diced2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup diced red onions1/4...

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AppetizersAsianSide dishes

Raita with Love from India

Ingredients: 2 cups low-fat plain yogurt2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced1/2 cucumbers, grated1 medium onions,...

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Spicy Corn Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Spicy Corn Salad

Ingredients: 6 ears corn2 jalapeno peppers, roasted & peeled2 green onions, minced1/3 cup fresh...

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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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Spicy Corn Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 carrots, grated1 fresh...

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New Orleans Spinach Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsSpreads

New Orleans Spinach Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (6...

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Brie and Dried Cranberry Quesadillas
AppetizersEggs/dairyLunch/snacks

Brie and Dried Cranberry Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions8 flour tortillas...

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Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 ounces...

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Mom's Party Meatballs
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Mom’s Party Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1/3 cup minced onions1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1...

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Seasoned Oyster Crackers
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Seasoned Oyster Crackers

Ingredients: 12 ounces of plain oyster crackers2/3 cup oil ( I use canola, but...

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Mini Pizzas
AppetizersHigh calciumLunch/snacks

Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 2 English muffins2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce ( or as much as needed)2 slices...

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped5 cups chopped mushrooms1 tablespoon dried...

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Chewy Mall Pretzels
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Chewy Mall Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/4 teaspoons salt1...

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Nachos Grande
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Nachos Grande

Ingredients: 1 can cheddar cheese soup ( Campbell’s)1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa1 lb...

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Chicken Club Brunch Ring
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Club Brunch Ring

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped1 tablespoon onions, finely...

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Lemon Dill Sauce
AppetizersSaucesSavory sauces

Lemon Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup milk1/2 tablespoon dried dill1/2 tablespoon dried parsley2 tablespoons lemon...

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Crab Cakes With Creamy Chili Sauce
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Cakes With Creamy Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 shallots, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce1/2 cup...

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Spicy Asian Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksMarinades and rubs

Spicy Asian Wings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup dry sherry1 tablespoon sesame...

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Larb Gai - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
AppetizersAsianThai

Larb Gai – Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, minced in food processor ( do not...

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Tomato Croque Monsieur
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato Croque Monsieur

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves2 lbs tomatoes, meaty and ripe, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Jicama Chili Sticks

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs jicama1 limes, to squeeze on the jicama1 teaspoon chili powder...

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the very best phyllo wrapped brie!!
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

the very best phyllo wrapped brie!!

Ingredients: 6 sheets phyllo dough, 12 x 18 inch ( the key to this...

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Ham Roll 'em Ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ham Roll ’em Ups

Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced cooked ham3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (...

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Fried Zucchini Fingers With Tamarind Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSquashVegetables

Fried Zucchini Fingers With Tamarind Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 inch tamarind pulp2 dried red chilies4 sprigs cilantro, trimmed and chopped1 clove...

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AmericanAppetizersNorth american

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers2 cups thinly sliced onions1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2...

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AppetizersBeefMeat

Beef Yakitori

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons sugar1 clove garlic ( crushed)1/2...

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Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita
AppetizersLow proteinSpreads

Cucumber-Red Pepper Raita

Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers, seeded and diced ( about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup diced...

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