In my last post, I described the Hawaiian-inspired dinner for two that I created.  As I was visualizing the two dishes (a pineapple and soy sauce marinated pork tenderloin and cinnamon-sugar grilled pineapple) and the accompanying drink (a coconut and pineapple combination), it seemed that the meal might be a little too sweet.  To balance the sweetness, I decided to make a side dish that had no fruit or sweetness.  Also, as it was a late meal I wanted to make something that was light and quick to prepare.

Both of us love cheese, which makes an excellent contrast to fruit, so it seemed like a perfect ingredient in the side dish.  With a refrigerator that always has an assortment of cheeses, I checked out my options.  I found a block of Parmesan and wondered what I could create.

I am an eater who enjoys crunch in her meals, so I decided that I would combine the Parmesan with a few other ingredients, pop them in the oven for a few minutes, and make a fast and tasty side dish.  The result of my experiment was a batch of Parmesan Crisps that both of us enjoyed.  I plan to make them for the kids one day soon, as they, too, enjoy cheese and should find this to be a tasty snack.