Pan Fried "Cheese" Crisps

 

(Fried "Cheese" - crispy, melty deliciousness of a treat!)


Today for your consideration I present pan fried "cheese" crisps.  I was sadly remembering crispy parmesan to a friend and she said well, you can do that with Daiya!  She made some right then and there, I was so excited!  Here's what to do:  heat a cast iron pan over medium heat.  Drop Daiya shredded cheese (your choice, but we

Easy Waffles (Gluten Free & Vegan)

 (The waffles are vegan but the bacon is not.  For vegan bacon, check out these very interesting recipes - 

one for bean and buckwheat vegan bacon and another for raw vegan bacon!)



The other day it occured to me that I have not made waffles in a really long time. Like years.  So long that the girls  had no memory of them - "what are waffles?", they asked.  I had to remedy that and fast.  I

Gluten Free, Dairy Free - Turkey (or Chicken!) Pie with Biscuit Crust

Yesterday it was 82 degrees.  This morning it was 42 degrees.  Our garden is really confused, but I love another chance to enjoy a rainy, chilly day.  All the sun-loving natives down here hate the rain and call it depressing.  I love the rain and think it's peaceful and relaxing.  To each their own, I suppose.  Today is a perfect day to enjoy soup or a pot pie type of meal.  Here's a very

New England Style Clam Chowder (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

My grandfather passed away two weeks ago.  It happened quickly and none of the family was quite prepared for it, even though his health had been deteriorating steadily for some time.  He was buried this past weekend.  For several reasons, I chose to remain at home and instead, go back "home" this summer, when the girls are out of school.  That way, I can turn going home into a vacation for