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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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Hot Cheese Puffs
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Hot Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 25 slices miniature party rye rounds2 egg whites1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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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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Hoagie Spread
AppetizersLow carbSpreads

Hoagie Spread

Ingredients: 1/4 lb ham, i use cappicola1/4 lb salami, i use genoa1/4 lb pepperoni1/4...

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Five Spice Chicken Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksMarinades and rubs

Five Spice Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, cut them up by the joints if you prefer2...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Spanish Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons shallots, minced3/4 teaspoon...

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Simple yet       Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels
AppetizersCheeseDessert

Simple yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels

Ingredients: 32 dried apricots4 ounces finely ground cashews2 ounces raisins1/4 cup white wine1 lemons,...

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Whole Foods' Tarragon Chicken Salad
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Whole Foods’ Tarragon Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise2 celery ribs1/4 cup walnuts1 tablespoon...

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French Chopped Chicken Liver Pate
AppetizersChickenPoultry

French Chopped Chicken Liver Pate

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken livers3 tablespoons chicken fat or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus...

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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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Garlic Bread Topped With Crab Meat and Spinach
AppetizersBreadsCrab

Garlic Bread Topped With Crab Meat and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb loaf fresh garlic bread, sliced6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat1/4 cup shredded...

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Ghetto Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Ghetto Nachos

Ingredients: 1/2 can black beans ( with juice)1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups tortilla...

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Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce
< 60 minsAppetizersTime to make

Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground ham3/4 lb ground pork2/3 cup quick oats1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup...

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer
AppetizersLow sodiumSpreads

Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon...

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Rick Bayless's Queso Fundido
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Rick Bayless’s Queso Fundido

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Belgian Meatballs Braised in Beer

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs1/4 cup milk1 lb ground beef, lean1/2 lb ground...

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Caramel Cream Cheese Apple Dip
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Caramel Cream Cheese Apple Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (15 ounce) jars caramel ice cream toppingsliced...

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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...

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AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Apple Brickle Dip

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1...

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Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple1/2 cup sugar1/2 chopped green peppers1/4 cup chopped pimientos1/2 clove...

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Roasted Garlic
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Roasted Garlic, Artichoke and Prosciutto Pizza

Ingredients: 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust1 head roasted garlic ( **directions follow)1/8 teaspoon red...

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Pepperoni Rollups
< 60 minsAppetizersMeat

Pepperoni Rollups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages thinly...

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Corn Flake Chicken or Fish
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Corn Flake Chicken or Fish

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) containers sour cream1 cup corn flakes, slightly crushed2 boneless skinless...

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Veggie Pizza  "no Crust!!!"
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Veggie Pizza “no Crust!!!”

Ingredients: 1 portabella mushrooms, cap1/4 cup sliced bell peppers ( green,yellow whatever you like)2...

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Chile Colorado Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chile Colorado Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules ( See *)1 (15 ounce)...

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Crabby Feta Garlic Dip
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Crabby Feta Garlic Dip

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 (12 ounce) packages vacuum packed imitation crabmeat, finely chopped6...

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Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets1/2 lb fresh cauliflower florets2 cups boiling water2 large...

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Easy Egg Roll
AppetizersPorkSide dishes

Easy Egg Roll

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb ground lean pork3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 medium onions,...

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Oprah Winfrey's Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Oprah Winfrey’s Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 large eggs3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons mustard1 tablespoon minced sweet pickles1 dash Worcestershire...

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Broussard's Shrimp Chandeleur
AppetizersLunch/snacksShrimp

Broussard’s Shrimp Chandeleur

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon...

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Apricot and Nectarine Salsa
AppetizersSalsasSauces

Apricot and Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients: 1 cup dice apricots1 cup diced nectarines1/2 cup diced red peppers1 jalapenos, minced1...

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Tahitian Ceviche
AppetizersSoups & stewsTuna

Tahitian Ceviche

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ahi ( fresh tuna will suffice)1/2 quart lightly salt water...

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Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Salad
AppetizersSaladsVegetables

Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Salad

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained1 (14 ounce) cans sliced hearts...

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Old City BBQ Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Old City BBQ Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, in shells fresh or frozen2 tablespoons melted butter1...

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AppetizersBeefGround beef

Keftedes-savory meatballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1 medium onions4 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon ground cuminsaltfresh...

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Play-Off Pepperoni Mozzarella Loaf
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Play-Off Pepperoni Mozzarella Loaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf unsliced Italian bread ( any hard crusted bread)8 ounces mozzarella cheese,...

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Sweet Potato Chips (Ww 1pt)
AppetizersLunch/snacksYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Chips (Ww 1pt)

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potatoes, peeled2 teaspoons vegetable oilsaltcooking spray Directions: Spray two baking...

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Crab Boursin Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Crab Boursin Spread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, cubed1/4 cup roasted garlic1/2 tablespoon green onions, chopped1/8...

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Asparagus Parmigiana
AppetizersCheeseSide dishes

Asparagus Parmigiana

Ingredients: 16 fresh asparagus spears2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons parmesan cheese2 teaspoons lemon juice1 dash...

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Ham Pinwheels
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Ham Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) brick cream cheese ( softened)16 ounces sour cream1 (1 ounce)...

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Smoked Salmon Spread
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Spread

Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons...

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Alternative to Peanut Butter
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Alternative to Peanut Butter

Ingredients: 1 cup tahini2/3 cup molasses Directions: Blend together in a bowl and spread...

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Australian Shrimp on the Barbie
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Australian Shrimp on the Barbie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup minced fresh herbs, parsley and...

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Cheese Balls Three Ways
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Cheese Balls Three Ways

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons fresh...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Tortellini Antipasto Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 package frozen cheese tortellini1 package sliced pepperoni1 jar black olives1 jar pitted...

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Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh

Ingredients: 1 lb canned mushrooms2 tablespoons oil2 small onions, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4...

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Buffalo Chicken Tenders
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons hot sauce1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 lb chicken tenders, boneless,...

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Nachos in a bowl
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Nachos in a bowl

Ingredients: 10 -12 potato chips ( I like the rippled cheddar and sour cream,...

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Cinnamon Toast Sticks
AppetizersBreakfastKid Friendly

Cinnamon Toast Sticks

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 (11 ounce) packages commercial soft breadsticks3 tablespoons...

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Paneer (Panir)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Paneer (Panir)

Ingredients: 2 gallons milk1/2 cup lemon juice ( fresh or bottled)1 cup water Directions:...

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles ( bean threads)1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup...

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Salami and Parmesan Pinwheels
AppetizersBeefMeat

Salami and Parmesan Pinwheels

Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Lucky 32 Black Bean Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Lucky 32 Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups cooked black beans1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup red onions, finely diced1...

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John's Killer Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

John’s Killer Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 bell peppers, chopped1 vidalia onions, chopped1 cup shredded cheese2 grilled chicken breasts,...

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Almond Deviled Eggs
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Almond Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic salt3 tablespoons finely...

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Cold Cucumber Basil Soup
AppetizersEggs/dairySoups & stews

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups plain low-fat yogurt1 medium cucumbers, peeled and grated,coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped...

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Cheesy  Baked Zucchini
AppetizersLunch/snacksYam/sweet potato

Cheesy Baked Zucchini, Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini ( excess water squeezed out)1 cup grated sweet potatoes...

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Holy Guacamole!
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Holy Guacamole!

Ingredients: 2 -3 chopped garlic cloves1 serrano peppers, diced finely ( use only enough...

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Basil-Walnut Pesto
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Basil-Walnut Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves ( approx. 2 oz)1/3 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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Unbelievable Cheese Crisps
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Unbelievable Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese or 4 cups jalapeno jack cheese2 cups flour2...

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The Tartar Sauce
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

The Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard ( French’s will do in lieu of powdered)3...

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