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Delicious Easy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce in 30 Seconds

June 16, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

honey mustard dipping sauce in a clear jarThis homemade honey mustard dipping sauce recipe takes about 30 seconds to prepare (go ahead — time it!), and the result is a deliciously saucy dip that's perfect for fries, veggies, and any other dipping foods!...

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Crispy Crunchy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich

May 28, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

dill pickle grilled cheese on a white backgroundSomehow, another month has come and gone and it's time to share with you my Grilled Cheese of the Month for May: A Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich complete with juicy dill pickles, crunchy dill pickle chips, two types of cheese, and everything else you need for the best grilled cheese ever! ...

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The Chickpea Salad Sandwich That Changed My Life

May 18, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 4 Comments

chickpea salad on sourdough breadI've made this chickpea salad sandwich recipe for lunch EVERY DAY for the last two weeks. And I have a feeling that's not going to change! It's my new go-to easy, healthy vegetarian or vegan lunch option and I think you're going to love it just as much. I mean, would you just look at it?!

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Easy Cheesy Scored Baked Potatoes

May 11, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

easy scored baked potatoes topped with herbs and cheeseYou know that big bag of potatoes you've got sitting in your pantry? I've got the perfect easy potato recipe to use them up! These easy cheesy scored baked potatoes have become a dinnertime staple in my house. And I think you're going to love these baked potatoes with cheese just as much!...

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Super Easy Cheesy Tortellini Bake

May 7, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

This super cheesy tortellini bake doesn't skimp on the cheese, the sauce, or the deliciousness. Made with a mix of marinara and alfredo sauces, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, it's the definition of vegetarian comfort food! I think it's also gotta be the simplest of all my easy comfort food recipes. ...

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Easy Asiago and Broccoli Shells Pasta

April 30, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

This easy, cheesy broccoli pasta dish is the perfect weeknight dinner! It requires minimal prep work, and the whole thing can be on your dinner table in 20 minutes! So, grab your broccoli, shells (medium, please!), shredded asiago, and just a few other pantry staples, and let's get started. 

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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

April 26, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

Like sands through the hourglass...so are the grilled cheeses of the month! And this month, I'm proud to present the jalapeno popper grilled cheese! It's stuffed to the brim with cheddar, cream cheese, and diced jalapenos. And if that wasn't enough, it even has a crispy parmesan crust!...

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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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BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (With or Without Oats!)

April 6, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 2 Comments

the best chocolate chip cookies recipeThese are thick, dense, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a recipe I've perfected over the years to get juuuust right. They can be made with or without oats, and shredded coconut gives them the perfect chewy texture.  

I've been making these chocolate chip cookies at least twice a month for over two years now. I haven't done the math, but that adds up to a lottttt of cookies! These are always requested by friends and family, and I'm always happy to deliver. 

I know it's tempting to skip right to the recipe, but I hope you'll give this whole post a read because I share lots of secrets for making the best chocolate chip cookies and I don't want you to miss them. ...

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Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese with Honey & Spice

March 30, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 14 Comments

goat cheese grilled cheese on a white background

Okay — we've gotta keep a sense of normalcy wherever we can, right? That's why I'm still going ahead with my grilled cheese recipe of the month, and for March it happens to be a goat cheese grilled cheese with honey and red pepper flakes. Dig in! ...

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Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Wrap

March 29, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

vegetarian buffalo chicken wrap

Spice up your life with one of my favorite easy vegetarian comfort food meals on the planet: a vegetarian buffalo chicken wrap! I use Gardein’s Seven Grain Crispy Tenders to make it happen, but you can use your favorite chicken substitute. Packed with flavor, cheese, ranch, and some veggies, this is bound to be your new favorite lunch!

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Savory Bread Pudding with Goat Cheese & Honey

March 24, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 6 Comments

savory bread pudding

I’ve been DYING to share this savory goat cheese and honey bread pudding (with a hint of spice!) with you. It's a totally unique recipe and the ingredients work SO well together. It can be made ahead of time so you can just pop it in the oven, and it’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner.

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Broccoli Cheddar Egg and Hash Brown Casserole

March 22, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 6 Comments

broccoli cheddar egg and hash brown casseroleIt's no secret I'm a die-hard fan of main dish casserole recipes. And when you combine two of my favorite things - potatoes and a vegetarian casserole - you get this broccoli cheddar egg and hash brown casserole.

It's loaded with cheese, broccoli, and just a handful of other ingredients. It requires minimal prep work and you don't even need to pan fry the hash browns ahead of time — you can cook them right from frozen!

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9 Canned Food Recipes to Satisfy Comfort Food Cravings

March 14, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

A lot of us are home-bound right now as the world deals with everything going on. Many of us have also been stocking up on canned goods (and apparently a LOT of toilet paper?!) due to the uncertain times ahead. I have several recipes that include canned vegetables or other canned foods, so I thought I'd compile them for you today in case you're on the lookout for canned food recipes during this time.

9 Canned Food Recipes to Satisfy Comfort Food Cravings

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Cheesy Bean & Lentil Vegetarian Casserole

March 9, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 11 Comments

If you're stuck wondering how to make lentils taste good, look no further than my cheesy bean and lentil vegetarian casserole. The hardest part of this easy vegetarian recipe is opening the cans! 

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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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Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese Sandwich

February 27, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

PERFECt grilled cheese sandwich recipeFor this month's grilled cheese recipe, I present the MOZZARELLA STICK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH!

Is it okay for me to say I've actually outdone myself with this perfect grilled cheese recipe? Okay — pretty much any grilled cheese sandwich is perfect if you ask me. Same goes for baked mozzarella sticks. But put them together? Magic. 

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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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11 Meatless Monday Meals to Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings

February 16, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food Leave a Comment

meatless monday meatless meals for comfort food cravings

Whether you practice "Meatless Mondays" or you're just looking for meatless meals for any night of the week, I've got you covered. And not with just any meatless meals...These are vegetarian comfort food meals to the MAX! No meat required to satisfy your comfort food cravings with these delicious options....

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Alfredo Sauce: The BEST You'll Ever Have

February 12, 2020 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 3 Comments

the best homemade alfredo sauce on fettucine

Just in time for Valentine's Day I'm going to show you how to make alfredo sauce that will make ANYONE fall in love with you. But more importantly, you'll fall in love with yourself for creating the best homemade alfredo sauce you've ever had. No, scratch that, the best alfredo sauce you've had ANYWHERE! Yep, it even puts Olive Garden alfredo sauce to shame, if you ask me.

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