Classic pairing

Tips for a lactose free cold weather classic. 

     This week has been really cold. I am lucky enough to have a mother-in-law who had just the thing to warm us up. It had been a long day, we were cold, and we did not feel like cooking much at all. My mother-in-law decided that some classic comfort food would end our day on a high note. What better way to warm up on a cold rainy day then with tomato soup and grilled cheese. 

Tips from Mom Heckman for this classic pairing 

  1) Doctor up that canned soup. When using condensed soup add lactose free milk instead of water. 
      This makes the soup have more of a bisque texture and a richer taste. 
 2) Make it your own. you can add pepper, basil, oregano, or whatever you think would go well with       tomato. 
 3) When making the grilled cheese first coat the outsides of the bread with smart balance or earth            balance butter. 
 4) For the inside of the your grilled cheese I recommend Daiya cheese. It has some of the best melts,       of the lactose free cheeses I have tried. 

5) Don't be afraid to dip !

Hope these tips help you enjoy a quick, comforting, and delicious lactose free meal.