Meal In Progress - Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Everything tastes better when it has pumpkin spices don't you think? Especially this time of year. This is a quick adaptation you can make to any pancake or waffle mix. I used a gluten free pancake mix but you could make these from scratch too using any recipe you prefer. Pancakes are not too finicky so it's usually pretty easy to add a little something and not mess the whole thing up.

Meal In Progress – Toasted Cheese Sandwich

I made this delicious grilled sandwich a little differently than a traditional grilled cheese. I used a "grilling cheese" and pan fried each piece separately. It's not vegan, light or healthy in anyway but it is gluten-free thanks to some delicious gluten-free sandwich bread (my favorite is Udi's). If you eat gluten-free you should definitely check out their products.

The fresh figs are the perfect sweet accompaniment to the salty cheese and butter soaked bread. The sandwich would probably be really good with fig jam on it too.

Toasted "Grilling Cheese" Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread (I really like Udi's brand)

2-3 slices of grilling cheese (I used this one) a.k.a. halloumi

butter and/or olive oil

3 slices salami or similar sliced meat (I used sopressata)

Instructions:

1. In a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, melt a tablespoon or two of olive oil and butter.

2. Pan fry 1/4 inch thick slices of cheese. Set Aside.

3. In same pan, toast your bread and heat the salami.

4. Assemble sandwich and enjoy.