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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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Cucumber
AppetizersLunch/snacksSalads

Cucumber, Feta, and Mint Salad

Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup chopped fresh mint...

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Sausage 'n Hamburger Rounds
< 30 minsAppetizersMeat

Sausage ‘n Hamburger Rounds

Ingredients: 2 loaves miniature party rye rounds1 lb lean ground beef1 lb hot pork...

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Mexican Pizza Like Taco Bells
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mexican Pizza Like Taco Bells

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning2 tablespoons water8 small...

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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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Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Blackberry-Almond Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loafbutter-flavored cooking spray2 tablespoons sugar1...

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Chicken Pot Stickers
AppetizersChickenChicken breast

Chicken Pot Stickers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 pinch salt3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 -8 tablespoons hot...

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Spanakopita (Spinach and Cheese Pie)
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Spanakopita (Spinach and Cheese Pie)

Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ( or 6 cups fresh,...

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Pinecone Cheese Ball
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Pinecone Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened ( light works fine)2 cups shredded...

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Al's Garlic Bread
AppetizersBreadsCheese

Al’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3/4 teaspoon...

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Ham Rolls
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Ham Rolls

Ingredients: 1 medium onions1 lb sliced ham3/4 lb swiss cheese1 cup butter or 1...

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Mexican-Style Steamed Mussels
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican-Style Steamed Mussels

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 medium onions, finely chopped2 jalapeno peppers,...

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Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups
AppetizersEuropeanGreek

Spinach Phyllo Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1 eggs1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese with...

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Pizza Wrap
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Pizza Wrap

Ingredients: 1 12-inch tortillas1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon parmesan cheese or...

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Orange Salad With Red Onion and Mint
AppetizersOrangesSalads

Orange Salad With Red Onion and Mint

Ingredients: 2 large navel oranges, peeled,pith removed,and sliced into pinwheels ( seeds removed)1/4 medium...

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Garlic Mayonnaise ( Aioli )
AppetizersCondimentsEggs

Garlic Mayonnaise ( Aioli )

Ingredients: 2 -4 minced garlic cloves ( to your taste)1 -2 egg yolks (...

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Tequila-chipotle Shrimp
AppetizersShellfishShrimp

Tequila-chipotle Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo3 tablespoons tequila2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon ketchup1...

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Strawberry Bruschetta
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Strawberry Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) baguette-style French bread1 (8 ounce) containers cream cheese1 tablespoon honey2...

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Warm Crab Spread
AppetizersLunch/snacksSpreads

Warm Crab Spread

Ingredients: 8 ounces neufchatel cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese, softened6 ounces crabmeat, drained...

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Spinach " Brownies"
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Spinach ” Brownies”

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking...

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Cucumber Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) rye cocktail bread, loaf1/2 cup hellmans light mayonnaise2 large cucumbers...

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Breaded Sauteed Goat Cheese Patties
AppetizersCheeseEggs/dairy

Breaded Sauteed Goat Cheese Patties

Ingredients: 1 cup soft goat cheese1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs ( I use homemade or...

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Cranberry Chipotle Spread
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Cranberry Chipotle Spread

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cranberries2 teaspoons orange rind, freshly grated1/2 cup pecans or 1/2...

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Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Pimento Cheese ( from Phyllis)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, Hellman’s1 (4 ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Oven Baked Sweet Plantains
AppetizersBananasSide dishes

Oven Baked Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 4 very ripe plantains ( when the skin is yellow with spots of...

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Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth

Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels1 onions1 -2 celery ribs1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic cloves2 cups...

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Ham Salad for Sandwiches
AppetizersLunch/snacksSandwiches

Ham Salad for Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked ham, finely chopped1 1/4 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup sweet relish3...

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Pakoras
AppetizersAsianIndian

Pakoras

Ingredients: 2/3 cup gram flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda5 tablespoons cold water1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon...

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Teriyaki Sirloin Strips
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Teriyaki Sirloin Strips

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch strips1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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Mary's Tropical Gazpacho
AppetizersSoups & stewsVegetables

Mary’s Tropical Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced cucumbers1 1/2 cups...

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Spinach Ricotta Pie with a Hint of Feta
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Spinach Ricotta Pie with a Hint of Feta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 large onions, thinly sliced2 bunches spinach, cut into ribbons...

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Bacon-Crescent Rollups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Bacon-Crescent Rollups

Ingredients: 1 (8 count) packages crescent rolls1/2 cup sour creamonion powder12 slices bacon, cooked...

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Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Chicken, Mango, and Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice, preferably short grain1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken...

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Black and Tan Onion Rings
AppetizersOnionsSide dishes

Black and Tan Onion Rings

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions ( i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.)2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Apple Empanadas
AppetizersApplesDessert

Apple Empanadas

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup shortening6 -7 tablespoons water1 eggs, beaten (...

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Barbecue  Potato Kabobs
AppetizersPotatoesSide dishes

Barbecue Potato Kabobs

Ingredients: wooden skewers1 green peppers, cut into 1-1/2 squares1 (19 ounce) cans whole white...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksTex Mex

Appetizer Cheese Tart

Ingredients: 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese1/2 cup roasted...

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Panko Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce (Jessup Lane)
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Panko Crab Cakes and Tartar Sauce (Jessup Lane)

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, not too broken apart1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped1 cup panko3...

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Four-Cheese Pate
AppetizersLow carbLow in...

Four-Cheese Pate

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 cup...

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Tortilla Roll-ups
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Tortilla Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( softened)1/3 cup kraft three cheese ranch...

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Pig in the Blankets
AppetizersBreakfastPork

Pig in the Blankets

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 cup margarine3 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup milk3 lbs...

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AppetizersCandyDessert

Peppermint Crunch Mix

Ingredients: 6 cups popped popcorn ( I use white natural)4 cups Honey Nut Chex1...

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Baked Brie With Kahlua and Pecans
AppetizersCheeseSpreads

Baked Brie With Kahlua and Pecans

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup Kahlua3 tablespoons brown sugar1 (14 ounce) brie cheese...

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Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans of whole jalapenos ( about 15-20 total, I’ve used...

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Tarama Salata
AppetizersLemonSpreads

Tarama Salata

Ingredients: 8 slices white bread1 medium onions1 garlic cloves1 parsley sprigs8 ounces tarama1 cup...

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Grilled Low Carb Chicken Satay
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Low Carb Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce1/2 cup lime juice2...

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AppetizersMeatPork

Jalapeno Poppers, “Armadillo Eggs” (no stuffing)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese1/2 lb hot pork sausage...

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Crabmeat Roll-Ups
AppetizersNorth americanSeafood

Crabmeat Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Muffuletta Pizza
AppetizersLunch/snacksPizza

Muffuletta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup water (...

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Binch Akara (Bean Drops)
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Binch Akara (Bean Drops)

Ingredients: 1 lb black-eyed peas2 teaspoons salt1 small onions, very finely chopped2 cups canola...

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Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)
AppetizersBeefLunch/snacks

Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 hard-boiled eggs, yolk only1 eggs5 tablespoons unsalted butter,...

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Stuffed Jalapenos
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Stuffed Jalapenos

Ingredients: 15 jalapenos, halved and seeds removed8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces cheddar cheese1/4 cup...

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French Tomato Mustard Pie
AppetizersLunch/snacksSavory pies

French Tomato Mustard Pie

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts4 ounces French mustard4 ounces swiss cheese, grated6 sliced tomatoes1 teaspoon...

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Teriyaki Beef Skewers
AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Ingredients: 3/4 lb beef round tip steaks or 3/4 lb any other lean and...

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Carrot
AppetizersApplesCondiments

Carrot, Apple, and Horseradish Salad

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots2 large granny smith apples1/2 cup sour cream2...

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Meatball With Rice Krispies
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatball With Rice Krispies

In the realm of culinary delights, the fusion of traditional recipes with unconventional ingredients...

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Mock "Tuna" Salad (for sandwiches)
AppetizersSandwichesSpreads

Mock “Tuna” Salad (for sandwiches)

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup diced onions1/4...

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Rumaki
AppetizersLunch/snacksSnacks

Rumaki

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon ( maple flavor is great)30 water chestnuts ( about 2...

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Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce
AppetizersMeatPork

Steamed Dumplings With Ginger Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork3 green onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sesame...

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AppetizersCheeseSquash

Zucchini Crostini

Ingredients: 6 slices day old French bread3 cloves garlic2 medium zucchini1/2 cup ricotta cheesesalt...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksOne Dish meal

Poi Maoli (taro Poi)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs cooked taro root2 1/2 cups water Directions: Peel the cooked...

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