Golden Cashew Gravy

Golden Cashew Gravy

1/4 c. cashews (well rinsed, raw cashews are dirty)
3 T. cornstarch
1 t. onion granules
1/4 t. garlic granules
1/2 t. salt
3 c. water
1 T. nutritional yeast, optional
1 or 2 T. chicken seasoning or to taste

Whiz in blender. Start with all the ingredients except for part of the water so that the nuts can get creamy. Then add the rest of the water and continue to blend. Place in saucepan. Cook over low hit stirring constantly with a wire whisk until gravy thickens.

Use over patties, potatoes, anywhere that you like gravy!! Super delicious!

Savory White Sauce

This creamy white sauce is flavorful and delicious! It's high in calcium, protein, and B vitamins. The cashews make this thicken to a creamy smoothness. It can be served hot or cold. Use as a topping for baked potatoes, a creamy sauce for pasta, a dressing for potato salad, as a sauce for a 'white' pizza, or a raw vegetable dip.

2 cups hot water 3/4 cup cashew nuts
2 Tbsp sesame seeds or 1 Tbsp sesame butter (tahini)
1 1/4 tsp salt 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dill seed
1 Tbsp parsley flakes, dried
2 Tbsp lemon juice

1. Blend 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients in blender until very smooth.

2. With blender still on, slowly add remaining water.

3. Pour liquid into saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. 4. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Cheesy Pimento Sauce

My cousin Carol is a fantastic cook! This recipe is from her and it's one of my favorites. Originally she developed it as a sauce for dairy-free lasagna and it's great that way! But I have taken to using it for other things as well. It's delicious served as a gravy, or as a creamy sauce for cauliflower or broccoli. Usually I prepare it as written, but for a little extra flavor, roast the raw cashews in a 350 F degree oven for a few minutes before adding them to the other ingredients.

1 cup water
3/4 cup raw cashew pieces
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
1 1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup pimentos (undrained)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dill weed

1. In a blender, combine water and nuts. Blend until very smooth.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend again.

3. Now your sauce is ready to be baked into your favorite cheese sauce recipe. You can also put the sauce into a pan over a medium heat and stir constantly until thickened.