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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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Cheese Bacon Puffs
< 60 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Cheese Bacon Puffs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 1/2 cups all-purpose...

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Yogurt Deviled Eggs
AppetizersEggsEggs/dairy

Yogurt Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 teaspoon minced onions1 teaspoon parsley flakes...

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Spiced Thai Corn Cakes
AppetizersCornVegetables

Spiced Thai Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups corn kernels ( from frozen is better than from canned)1...

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Vegetarian Spring Rolls
AppetizersAsianThai

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice3 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped2 teaspoons Thai fish sauce...

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Blue Chips Cheese Bread
AppetizersBreadsLunch/snacks

Blue Chips Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread12 -15 slices provolone cheese1 cup shrimp, the little salad...

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AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Christmas Hors D’ouevres

Ingredients: pressed ham slicescream cheese1 bunch green onions Directions: Wash thoroughly and dry onions...

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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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Crescent Mushroom Turnovers
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Crescent Mushroom Turnovers

Ingredients: 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, coarsley chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced onions3...

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Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Golden Tofu Salad with Carrots and Hijiki

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dried hijiki seaweed1 cup water12 ounces firm tofu1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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AppetizersLow proteinVegetables

pickle o’s

Ingredients: 2 dill pickles, slicedonion ring batteroil ( for deep frying) Directions: dip pickles...

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AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Wolfgang Puck’s No Cook Gazpacho

Ingredients: 10 roma tomatoes, cored and chopped1/2 red bell peppers, cored,seeded and chopped1 English...

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Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 unbaked prepared pizza crust ( I make mine in the bread machine)2...

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Baked Brie and Red Pepper Jelly Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Baked Brie and Red Pepper Jelly Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry

Ingredients: 6 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed1/3 cup butter, melted3/4 lb brie round, chilled (...

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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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Little Reubens
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Little Reubens

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

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Avocado Appetiser
AppetizersSpreadsVegetables

Avocado Appetiser

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocados6 hard-boiled eggs1 small onions, chopped finesalt Directions: Hard boil eggs.Chop...

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Pesto-Zucchini Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pesto-Zucchini Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tortillas2 tablespoons pesto sauce ( store bought)1/2 zucchini1/4 avocadosgrated monterey jack pepper...

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Feta Cheese Foldovers
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Feta Cheese Foldovers

Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions1/8 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Mushroom and Garlic Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mushroom and Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 14 ounces refrigerated prepared pizza crust ( I used Pillsbury)3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Sambuca Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sambuca Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large cooked shrimp, thawed if frozen3 tablespoons butter ( separated)1 -2...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Baked Barbecue Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 cup breadcrumbs1 eggs1/2 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2...

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Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloins3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce1/4...

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Bacon Cheese Strips
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon Cheese Strips

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise ( no subs please)1 eggs, beaten1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/8 teaspoon...

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Ranch Wings
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Ranch Wings

Ingredients: 1 dozen chicken wings ( whole or cut)17 1/2 fluid ounces Frank’s red...

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Curried Apple Soup
AppetizersApplesSoups & stews

Curried Apple Soup

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter2 onions2 tablespoons curry powder7 1/2 cups chicken stock8 apples (...

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Raw Slaw
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Raw Slaw, Avocado Cups

Ingredients: 12 baby carrots1 green apples1/4-1/2 cup onions ( depending on taste)1/2 cup packed...

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Gyoza
AppetizersBeefGround beef

Gyoza

Ingredients: 5 ounces cabbage, chopped6 ounces ground pork or 6 ounces ground beef (...

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Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Kulikuli (Peanut Balls)

Ingredients: 1 lb roasted peanuts1/4 cup peanut oil ( to taste)1 small onions, finely...

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Potatoes on the Half Shell
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Potatoes on the Half Shell

Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream4 tablespoons butter1 eggs, beatensalt,...

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Mango Coconut Cucumber Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSauces

Mango Coconut Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh chili peppers1 tablespoon fresh...

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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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Meatballs Deliziosa
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs Deliziosa

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup Ritz crackers or 1 cup sociables crackers2 eggs,...

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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
AppetizersSide dishesSquash

Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Ingredients: cooking spray1/4 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon salt1...

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Chunky Chicken Nachos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chunky Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken4 cups tortilla chips1 1/2 cups shredded taco cheese,...

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Salmon Quesadillas
AppetizersSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans salmon, drained,...

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Ww 4 Points - Baked Potato Skins
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Ww 4 Points – Baked Potato Skins

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes8 slices fat free cheese, cut in half1/4 cup nonfat...

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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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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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Parmesan Cheese Spread
AppetizersSpreadsVery low carbs

Parmesan Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup sour cream1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup...

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Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Chilled Shrimp with Basil Ponzu Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and shelled with tail left on2 tablespoons light...

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Calzonedilla (Italian Quesadilla)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Calzonedilla (Italian Quesadilla)

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese ( shredded)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat ( tuna size can)4 -6 large mushrooms1/4 cup melted butter1/3...

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Stuffed Small Red Potato Appetizer
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Stuffed Small Red Potato Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes ( about 20)1 cup sour cream4 slices...

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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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Grilled Artichokes
AppetizersSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 large artichokes1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup water1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive...

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Pizza Wedges
AppetizersKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

Pizza Wedges

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon...

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spinach feta and garlic spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

spinach feta and garlic spread

Ingredients: 4 cups softened cream cheese1 lb feta cheese6 cloves garlic1 cup milk2 cups...

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AppetizersBreadsBreakfast

Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package sausage ( I like Jimmy Deans Hot)1 (16 ounce)...

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Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Garlic Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 7 large white mushrooms, stems removed5 garlic cloves, crushed3 -4 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot apple juice1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup soy...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Trail Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup peanuts1 cup raisins1 cup banana chips1 cup dried apricots1 cup corn...

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Cream Cheese and Crab Spread
AppetizersCrabSpreads

Cream Cheese and Crab Spread

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (6 ounce) packages frozen crabmeat, thawed,drained,and...

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Lynn's Killer Clams Casino
AppetizersLow calorieSeafood

Lynn’s Killer Clams Casino

Ingredients: 18 top neck clams ( a little larger than little necks, but still...

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Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites
< 30 minsAppetizersMain dish

Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites

Ingredients: 6 sweet Italian sausage2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup balsamic vinegar Directions: Fill a...

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Goat Cheese
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Goat Cheese, Lemon, and Chive Turnovers

Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature ( about 1/2 cup)1/4 cup...

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Grilled sesame tofu
AppetizersLunch/snacksSide dishes

Grilled sesame tofu

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup red wine1/2...

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Mini Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Mini Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups original Bisquick baking mix1 cup milk2 tablespoons yellow mustard1 eggs6 ounces...

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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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Dairy Queens Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Dairy Queens Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 vidalia onions or 2 walla walla onions2 cups flour2 cups fine cracker...

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Zucchini and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Zucchini and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 fresh mushrooms, 2-inch ( about 3/4 pound)3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded1/4 cup...

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