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Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Pepper Jelly

December 2, 2022 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

goat cheese dip with pepper jelly in a white dish surrounded by crackersIt's here! A sibling for my original baked goat cheese dip that has served us all so well over the years 😉 This rendition is another baked goat cheese dip but it is topped with red pepper jelly (YUM) and it also has hot honey mixed in (along with a few other changes.) So, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite holiday dip recipe: baked goat cheese dip with pepper jelly.

Prefer video content? I have a TikTok showing this goat cheese recipe in action too!)
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Lemon Fruit Dip with Sour Cream

November 20, 2022 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

Behold: my mom's recipe for lemon fruit dip with sour cream! She made this all the time growing up and I always loved it. Recently, I realized I hadn't had it in years and I asked her for the recipe and I was delighted to find out it only requires four ingredients. It's so refreshing and delicious and it's also the perfect thing to serve at baby or bridal showers or when you're hosting a brunch.

lemon fruit dip with sour cream in a white bowl surrounded by fruit

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Smashed Potatoes with Cheese and Chipotle Sour Cream

February 7, 2022 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

close up shot of a smashed potato with cheese and a drizzle of chipotle sour cream on a metal baking sheet

Smashed potatoes are a beautiful thing. But smashed potatoes with cheese? What could be better?

Don't answer that...I'll tell you: smashed potatoes with cheese AND chipotle sour cream! Here's a must-have recipe for your new favorite vegetarian side dish that no one at the table will be able to resist. So, grab your spuds and let's get started!...

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The Best (Easy) Holiday Appetizer Ever: Baked Boursin

November 14, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

close up image of the best easy holiday appetizer ever Have I done it? Have I created the best (easy) holiday appetizer of all time? Dare I say, I think I have. Introducing: Boursin cheese, topped with red onion jam, and baked in puff pastry. I've got options for you to make the red onion jam yourself, or you can even buy some if you want to make this appetizer even easier. Drooling yet? Let's get into it. ...

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Absolutely Outrageous Garlic Cheese Bread

September 17, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 12 Comments

Garlic cheese bread is easy to make and even easier to eat. And this recipe is going to change the game for you.

What makes this garlic cheese bread so outrageous, you ask? It's the sheer deliciousness of it all! It's a rich, indulgent (and easy) recipe that makes for the perfect side dish for pasta, soup, casseroles, or as an appetizer on its own!

There's no use in going half way with garlic bread, so we use all the cheesy, buttery goodness you could ask for to get the most incredible result....

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Loaded Vegetarian Beef Nachos with Gardein Beefless Ground

August 8, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 5 Comments

vegetarian beef nachos topped with salsa and sour creamNachos combine my two favorite food groups: chips and cheese. And in this recipe for loaded vegetarian beef nachos, we also add on some other goodies that make these an out-of-this-world option for your next nacho night! I use Gardein Beefless Ground, a selection of veggies, LOTS of cheese, and taco seasoning to create the perfect cheesy, salty meal you'll be dreaming of long after its gone!...

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Basil Whipped Feta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

August 1, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

We are starting off a new month with a bang...and some basil! This basil whipped feta with roasted tomatoes is the perfect summer appetizer. You can use it as a dip for crackers, spread it on crostini, or use it for dipping veggies. Not to mention, it's a great way to use up all that basil in your garden before it dies! In fact, that's how this recipe came to exist. ...

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Crispy Pan Fried Halloumi with Hot Honey & Garlic

May 23, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

pan fried halloumi with a white dish filled with honey and red pepper flakes

Cheese, on its own, is magical. But crispy fried cheese? Even better. Not only is this pan fried halloumi recipe incredibly delicious, but you'll find it's just as easy too. These crispy pieces of fried halloumi are served alongside spicy honey for dipping, making them the perfect cheesy, easy appetizer for any occasion. ...

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Puff Pastry Cheese Straws with White Cheddar & Black Pepper

December 10, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

puff pastry cheese straws with white cheddar and black pepper in a glass jarWhether you serve them as an easy appetizer or alongside your favorite bowl of soup, these puff pastry cheese straws with white cheddar and black pepper are bound to be your new favorite! Flaky layers of puff pastry, melted cheese, and the mild kick of freshly ground pepper...Need I go on?...

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Whipped Feta with Cranberries, Pistachios, & Honey

November 24, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

As if the colors in this easy holiday appetizer weren't enough, whipped feta with cranberries, pistachios, and honey tastes like utter perfection! Grab your food processor and let's serve up something delicious....

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Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with White Cheddar & Pesto

October 25, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

Meet your new favorite appetizer and soup dipper all in one: mini grilled cheese sandwiches with white cheddar and pesto! ...

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Zucchini Fritters with Feta, Red Onion, & Dill

June 30, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

zucchini fritters with feta, red onion, and dill topped with sour cream on a white backgroundThere are some recipes I've made so many times I just know them by heart. These zucchini fritters with feta, red onion, and dill are one of them! Whether you've got fresh zucchini and dill from the garden to use up, or you're just looking for some easy vegetarian comfort food, I hope you'll give these a try and love them like I do. ...

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Mashed Potato Patties with Cheese and Onion

April 18, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

mashed potato patties with cheese and onion

Everyone knows mashed potatoes (well, now you do!) are one of my all-time favorite foods! Have you ever met anyone who doesn't love mashed potatoes? I truly don't think I have. And turning them into cheese and onion mashed potato patties is a delicious way to use leftover mashed potatoes!

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Asiago Balsamic Aioli Sauce: The Perfect Dipping Sauce

March 2, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

I loooove me a good dip! And this asiago balsamic aioli sauce goes with all sorts of dippers…fries, tenders, tofu, veggies, or even spread on a sandwich! You name it!
 
asiago balsamic aioli sauce with fries
 
With just 5 ingredients and hardly any effort required, it’s the perfect recipe to add to your collection of aioli recipes. 

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Smoky & Spicy Baked Cream Cheese Dip

February 21, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

baked cream cheese dip

My spicy cream cheese dip gets its kick from jalapenos, but combined with tomato, onion, liquid smoke, white cheddar, mayo, and sour cream...chef's kiss!!! You bake it all together and get this creamy, spicy dip that’s perfect for servings at parties. It also takes less than 10 minutes to get it ready for the oven. 

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Easy Cold Veggie Pizza Appetizer

February 4, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

easy cold veggie pizza appetizers to feed a crowd

Looking for easy appetizers for a crowd? Your search is over with this cold veggie pizza recipe! Not only is it easy to follow, customizable, and quick to prepare, but it tastes GREAT. And that's even coming from someone who isn't known for her love of vegetables......

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Skillet Cornbread with Jalapeno, Cheddar, and Honey

October 4, 2019 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

cornbread in a skillet with a jalapenoMoist cornbread is possible and my skillet version with jalapeno cheddar and honey is about to make all of your dreams about the best cornbread recipes come true. And if you haven't had any dreams about cornbread yet, it's simply because you haven't tried this recipe!...

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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Parmesan & Panko Crumbs

August 8, 2019 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

If you've ever been faced with needing to make a vegetarian appetizer or side dish and you had no idea where to start, I have JUST the recipe for you! These baked tomatoes stuffed with parmesan and panko crumbs are the perfect thing to serve a crowd, or just yourself. They're ready in under half an hour, and they require fewer than ten ingredients....

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Delicious Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

May 19, 2019 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 51 Comments

buffalo cauliflower bites alongside dip and celeryI can't believe I'm so excited about cauliflower - but these buffalo cauliflower bites are seriously the stuff dreams are made of! ...

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The Best Vegetarian Christmas Appetizers (2022 Update!)

December 17, 2018 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 4 Comments

Christmas Appetizers. They’re often overlooked by their bigger cousin, Christmas dinner. But these vegetarian Christmas appetizers are an important part of any holiday gathering. You don’t need an excuse to go all out on eating and making appetizers, but something about the season just makes overindulging that much more fun.

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