'mac-cheeze'

new discoveries (at the market and online) afforded that some foods, once considered completely off limits, could be found in modified forms; some of the best have come from amy's kitchen prepared foods.  as far as i am aware, all of amy's products are natural and vegetarian.  **not all are allergy friendly so be sure to always read the labels.**

one of lucy's favorites is the gluten-dairy free mac and cheeze; what picky girl doesn't love mac and cheese?  uhh, gluten-dairy free mac and cheese, yum??  believe me, skepticism didn't even etch the surface of my doubts.   anyway, it is delish and convenient. the biggest drawback is the price; this particular meal is about $5 for 4 ounces.  those of us on a gluten-casein free diet know that the foods are spendy, espeically those foods that stand in for regular gluten-full products. therefore, i developed my own recipe for gluten-casein free 'mac-cheeze'

mac-cheeze
1 package lundburg's brown rice elbow mac (you can use whatever shape you prefer as long as it is small-ish) cooked per package directions, water reserved.
1 package daiya deliciously dairy free cheddar-type shreds
2 T. clarified butter aka ghee (use only clarified butter as it is casein free.  alternatively, a substitution with oil is acceptable)
2-3 T. bob's red mill white rice flour
2-3 T.  nutritional yeast (read the label to ensure it is gluten and/or casein free, most i have found is vegan but may contain gluten; i like bragg brand)
2 tsp. dry mustard powder
1 T. salt (more or less, to taste)

method
1.  in a large sauce pan, melt the clarified butter of medium heat
2.  slowly whisk in the white rice flour
3.  cook together about a minute or so, keep stirring so it doesn't burn
4.  add about 1 cup of the reserved pasta water and combine well until thickened.  add more water as needed.
5.  using a spoon, stir in the 'cheese' slowly!
6.  keep stirring until melted into a sauce.
7.  add nutritional yeast, mustard powder, and salt.
8.  stir in the noodles.
                                                                                 



                                                                                                        9.  enjoy!!

i freeze the leftovers as portion sizes in microwave safe glass containers.