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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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Edamame With Dipping Sauce
AppetizersSide dishesSoy/tofu

Edamame With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt ( or Kosher salt)1 (1 lb) bag frozen...

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Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)

Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...

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Red Pepper Jelly Cheesecake
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Red Pepper Jelly Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese10 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese2 eggs2 garlic...

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Open-Faced Salmon Tea Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalmon

Open-Faced Salmon Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sour cream1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons fresh dill...

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Marinated Fennel
AppetizersLow proteinSalads

Marinated Fennel

Ingredients: 1 lb fennel bulbs1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt & freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup...

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Mini Pizza Bites
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Mini Pizza Bites

Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie crusts ( by Pillsbury)1 cup pizza sauce2 tablespoons parmesan...

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Glorious Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsTomatoes

Glorious Gazpacho

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 cup shallots1 cup sweet peppers, chopped1...

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Amazing White Trash Puff Balls
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages hormel sliced pepperoni ( or any brand)1 (8 ounce)...

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Deep Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
AppetizersCheeseLunch/snacks

Deep Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients: 16 ounces mozzarella cheese1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed1/2...

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Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps
AppetizersEggsSide dishes

Easy Deep-Fried Mushroom Caps

Ingredients: 12 -14 large white mushrooms, stems and caps separated1/2 cup flour2 eggs, beatenfine...

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Mexican Layered Appetizer
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Mexican Layered Appetizer

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese or 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8...

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Avocado salad
< 15 minsAppetizersFor 1 or 2

Avocado salad

Ingredients: 120 g ripe avocados, cut cube1 medium tomatoes20 g onions, chop1 piece garlic1...

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Beef-Coconut Sates
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Beef-Coconut Sates

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup flaked coconut1...

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Stuffed Focaccia With Roasted Eggplant and Oregano
AppetizersBreadsMain dish

Stuffed Focaccia With Roasted Eggplant and Oregano

Ingredients: 2 eggplants1 teaspoon sea salt1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for brushing1 teaspoon...

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Wine and Black Olive Pate
AppetizersEuropeanLow protein

Wine and Black Olive Pate

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 (400 g)...

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Batter-Dipped Fondue Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Batter-Dipped Fondue Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons beer...

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Bacon Wrapper Water Chestnuts
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Bacon Wrapper Water Chestnuts

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, cut in half ( may need more or less as...

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AppetizersBreadsShrimp

Shrimp Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread1 large yellow onions1 green peppers3 stalks celery1/2 cup butter...

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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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Amish Pickled Eggs and Beets
AppetizersEggs/dairySide dishes

Amish Pickled Eggs and Beets

Ingredients: 1 cup cider vinegar1 cup beet juice ( add water, if necessary, to...

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Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersHigh calciumLow carb

Cheese and Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 large fresh stuffing button mushrooms1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed2 cups...

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Mom's Stuffed Eggs Tomato Stack
AppetizersEggsLunch/snacks

Mom’s Stuffed Eggs Tomato Stack

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs1 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, smashed then finely chopped1...

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Pizzatizers
AppetizersGrainsLunch/snacks

Pizzatizers

Ingredients: 2 medium pita breads ( about 6 inches)2 tomatoes, sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1...

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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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Cajun Caviar
AppetizersShrimpSpreads

Cajun Caviar

Ingredients: 1 cup butter1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled1/2 lb crayfish tails, peeled ( available...

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Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Clean out Your Extra Cheese Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 8 -16 ounces cheese, chunks ( any kind you’ve got in your fridge)garlic,...

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Fried Sage Leaves
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Fried Sage Leaves

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...

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Paula Deen's Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Paula Deen’s Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed sour cream and onion potato chips1 eggs2 tablespoons milk6 chicken...

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Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLow sodiumSide dishes

Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mushrooms1 cup dried breadcrumbs or 1 cup croutons2 eggs, beaten2...

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Chilaquiles
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Chilaquiles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tomatillos4 garlic cloves1 large jalapenos, stemmed and diced1/4 cup packed...

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AppetizersDessertFruit

Fresh Fruit Kebabs

Ingredients: 3 bananas ( cut into 1 inch chunks)2 cups pineapple chunks ( 30-40...

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Buttery Garlic Topper
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Buttery Garlic Topper

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 lb butter, softened1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon horseradish (optional)3...

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Rick's Salsa
< 4 hoursAppetizersCondiments

Rick’s Salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 cup yellow onions, chopped fine3 jalapeno...

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Manchurian Shrimp (Garlic Flavored Shrimp)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Manchurian Shrimp (Garlic Flavored Shrimp)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp ( 16-20 per pound)1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon ginger paste1...

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Linda McCartney's Magical Mystery Tacos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Linda McCartney’s Magical Mystery Tacos

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 small bell peppers, diced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2...

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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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Chicken Wonton "Stars"
AppetizersChickenPoultry

Chicken Wonton “Stars”

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( softened)3 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4...

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Creamy Tortilla Roll Ups
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Creamy Tortilla Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon garlic powder3 (10 inch) flour...

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Super Cheesy Nachos With Works
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Super Cheesy Nachos With Works

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) bags nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips1/2 cup cheese spread (...

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AppetizersBreadsSpreads

Italian olive oil dip

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic ( minced)1 tablespoon italian seasoning ( dried,in...

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Fresh Vegetable Tian
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Fresh Vegetable Tian

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 small...

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Larb Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Larb Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil2 lbs ground chicken1 stalk lemongrass1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Tuna pockets
AppetizersSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna pockets

Ingredients: 2 cans tuna2 picklesonionsmayonnaise, to tastesalt and pepperwhole grain bread ( “or” what...

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Charbroiled Oysters from Dragos
AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Charbroiled Oysters from Dragos

Ingredients: 32 oysters, on the half shell1 cup butter2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon...

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Chili Dog Nachos
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chili Dog Nachos

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper2 -3 hot dogs, sliced...

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Pecan Crescent Twists
AppetizersDessertFruit

Pecan Crescent Twists

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls6 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup chopped...

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Grilled Shrimp With Polenta
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Shrimp With Polenta

Ingredients: 1 bunch basil, stemmed3 cloves garlic1 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Low-Fat Yogurt Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastLunch/snacks

Low-Fat Yogurt Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 large boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup breadcrumbs1 cup plain yogurt Directions: Preheat...

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Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced shallots1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter1 cup heavy cream1 1/2 teaspoons truffle...

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersCrabShellfish

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 large mushrooms or 18 medium mushrooms2 tablespoons salad oil1 (6 ounce) packages...

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Spicy Chickpea Snack Mix
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Chickpea Snack Mix

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2...

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AppetizersEggs/dairyLow carb

Avocado Stuffed Eggs

Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs2 medium ripe california avocados2 tablespoons onions, minced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4...

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AppetizersSeafoodShellfish

Oysters Meltzerenfuego

Ingredients: 12 oystersbutter ( I use ghee)fresh-minced garlic ( mince it yourself)fresh herbs (...

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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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Fried Gator Tail
< 60 minsAppetizersSeafood

Fried Gator Tail

Ingredients: 1 lb alligator meat1 large eggs1 cup peanut oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 teaspoons...

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Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine)  Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved1 onions4 garlic cloves4 tablespoons...

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Wheat Berry Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Wheat Berry Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup dry wheat berries1/4 cup golden raisins3 tablespoons dried currants1 medium shallots,...

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Imitation Crab (Surimi) Salad
AppetizersSaladsSpreads

Imitation Crab (Surimi) Salad

Ingredients: 5 eggs, hard-boiled7 ounces surimi ( imitation crab meat)3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon...

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AppetizersOne Dish mealPizza

Absolutely Yummy Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 prepared pizza crust, or make your own1/4 cup cauliflower1/4 cup broccoli1/8 cup...

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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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