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Cashews

Spiced Nuts

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This recipe we got from Maine General when we attended a cook-off and the vegan dish won!! Ingredients: 2 cups mixed raw nuts 2 Tbl maple syrup 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp cayenne (or more to taste) 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts

Lori’s Mac and Cheese

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This is the best recipe I have found so far for Mac and Cheese and I have tried a lot! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked overnight 2 Tbl lemon juice 1 cup warm water 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 garlic clove 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Cashews, Onions, Pasta

Cashew Cheese Sauce

May 7, 2016 by pab-admin

You can use this sauce over steamed broccoli.  Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup cashews 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tbl sesame tahini 4 Tbl yeast flakes 1/2 tsp celery salt 1 tsp onion powder 4 oz pimentos 1 tsp garlic salt to taste 1/2 can rinsed garbanzo beans Directions:  Blend all the ingredients together … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Cashews

Tofu Cashew Mayonnaise

April 30, 2016 by pab-admin

This entire recipe only uses 1/4 c of raw cashew, which makes it lower in fat than other commercially prepared vegan mayonnaises.  Cookbook: Plant Pure Nation by Kim Campbell. Ingredients: 1/4 c raw cashews, soaked in water to cover for 2-3 hours, then drained 7 ounces extra-firm tofu 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp tahini … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sauces/Gravies/Seasonings Tagged: Cashews, Tofu

Pesto Sauce

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Pesto is good on pizza, on sandwiches in place of mayonnaise, and in pasta/veggie dishes Ingredients and Directions: 1 cup of spinach 1 cup of basil 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 olive oil 1/2 lemon juiced 2 garlic cloves salt 1/4 nutritional yeast Directions: Blend all together and refrigerate.

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Sauces/Gravies/Seasonings, Side dish Tagged: Basil, Cashews, Garlic, Lemons, Nutritional Yeast, Spinach

Tofu Creamy Cheese

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church.   Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw cashew 3 Tbl water 2 Tbl lemon juice 1 Tbl maple syrup 1 cup firm tofu, patted dry and crumbled 3/4 tsp salt pinch of garlic chips  (optional) Blend first four ingredients until smooth, add remaining ingredients.  Blend for several minutes until velvety smooth and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Cashews, Lemons, Tofu

Broccoli or Asparagus Cheesy Soup

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cooked potato 1 1/2 cup cooked carrots 1 medium cooked onion 1/2 cup raw cashews 3 1/4 cup water 1 3/4 tsp salt 1 lb frozen or fresh broccoli (4 cups) or use asparagus Directions: Blend cashews with 2 cups water until smooth, then add potatoes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Soup Tagged: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cashews, Onions, Potatoes

Corn Chowder

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: 2 small died raw potatoes (cook potatoes separately until tender then add to the other ingredients) 4 cup of water 1 cup cashews (wash well in a colander) 1 onion 1 celery stalk diced 1 1/2 tsp of salt or less 2 Tbl of chicken seasoning  (find in Sauces/Gravies/Seasoning) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Soup Tagged: Cashews, Celery, Corn

French Toast

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From the friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: 2 cup cashews 4 cup water 2 Tbl vanilla or maple extract 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 Tbl pitted dates Directions: Simmer dates in 2 cups of the water to soften.  Blend cashews with the remaining wear until very creamy, then add the softened dates, and the remaining ingredients … [Read more…]

Posted in: Breakfast Tagged: Cashews, Dates

Pear Milk

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: 1/3 cup blanched almonds or cashews 1 cup water 1/8 tsp salt 1 16 oz can canned pears, and juice of pears Directions: Blend all ingredients except pears until creamy.  Add enough canned pears (depending on how thick you want it)  and juice to make a quart of milk. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Almonds, Cashews, Pears
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