I finally have a great recipe that has worked many times to make delectable gluten free and dairy free (if you desire) breakfast treats! The kids can't get enough of them! AND this morning when we made these our waffle iron bit the dust, so we got out the griddle and made pancakes with the same batter! They were excellent! Enjoy!

2 cups milk of choice
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 eggs
1/2 cup buckwheat or quinoa flour
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
1 tsp xanthan gum (very important in the gluten free recipe to help hold them together)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup canola oil (plus a little extra for greasing the waffle iron)

Beat eggs until whites and yolks have completely combined, like you would to make scrambled eggs. Add milk and lemon juice to the eggs and beat until combined. In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg/milk mixture along with the 1/4 cup oil. Beat mixture until well combined. Let the mixture rest while the waffle iron or griddle (for pancakes) is heating up. For a small round waffle iron use 2/3 cup batter for each waffle. Waffles can be frozen in a zip lock bag for breakfast on hurried mornings, that is if they last long enough to make it to the freezer!

This is an amazingly yummy dip for veggies and chips, as a spread for a sandwich, or a replacement for sour cream on almost anything!

1 package silken tofu
6 small cloves garlic
1/3 cup mayonnaise (use veganaise if desired)
2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
1/2 - 1 tsp salt, depending on your taste
1 large bunch fresh dill, stems removed, roughly chopped

In a food processor, chop garlic. Put tofu, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill into the food processor bowl with the garlic. Blend constantly for about 1 minute or until mixture is very smooth. Add 1/2 tsp salt, blend again for 30 seconds or so, taste, and correct seasoning as desired. Scrape into covered bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. The flavor will intensify upon refrigeration. Serve with cut vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, or celery. Or, serve on a sandwich with spinach, portobello mushrooms, and roasted red peppers.

Keep this recipe on hand for the height of tomato season. This salad is also good made as a hot side dish by omitting the vegetables and tossing the hot quinoa with the half of the dressing and parsley.

1 cup quinoa, rinsed with hot water in a sieve
2 cups water

Cook quinoa in a small covered saucepan until all water is dissolved then let cool.

3/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt (more or less to your taste)
1 small clove garlic, pressed

Mix dressing ingredients together in a measuring cup.

3-4 tomatoes, diced small
1 large cucumber, diced small
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

When quinoa is cool toss it together with the dressing and vegetables in a large bowl. Chill overnight and enjoy.