Cheese - Made With Cashews!

Of all the recipe creations and experimenting I have done over the last 30 years, making all kinds of milk and cheesy type recipes using raw cashews is tops. Blanched almonds, raw pine nuts, and raw macadamia nuts can have a similar kind of outcome, but raw cashews is easier and the least expensive with the best flavor and texture.

Raw cashews can be made into: milk, cheese sauces (for lasagna, pizza, enchilada, scalloped potatoes, alfredo sauce, etc.), sour cream, cream cheese, whipped cream, creamy fruit dip, cheesecakes, frozen desserts, even a mayonnaise like spread, and so much more! Everyone is so amazed at the awesome flavor!

For those with dairy intolerances, raw cashews are a real life saver! You can make all of your favorite foods - and enjoy the rich flavor using raw cashews while improving the nutrition content!

I have created two specific cookbooks that contain recipes for dairy alternatives and the suggested foods above: Creatively Complete Dinners cookbook, and 41 Favorite Food Intolerant Recipes mini-cookbook, both of which are available at a discount this month at http://erleentilton.com/store.htm

.... and here's another great recipe from the Healthy Leaner Lifestyle series!

FETTUCCINI-VEGETABLE ALFREDO

12-14 oz. brown rice fettuccini
3 C. soy, rice or almond milk
1 C. raw cashews
3 cloves garlic
¼ C. cornstarch
2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½" x 2" strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into ½" x 2" strips
4 green onions, cut into 1" pieces
½ C. chopped parsley

· Cook fettuccini as directed on package; drain well
· In a blender, combine milk, cashews, garlic, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and oil
· Blend until smooth, 2-3 minutes
· Pour into large saucepan; add prepared vegetables and cook, while stirring, just until mixture thickens
· Stir in well drained fettuccini and combine

Variation: For Fettuccini-Chicken Alfredo, cut up 1 lb. fresh organic chicken breasts into 1" pieces, sauté in skillet in 1 Tbs. olive oil, season with salt to taste, and stir into sauce after thickened

This recipe and many more great ones are from Creatively Complete Dinners available at http://erleentilton.com/store.htm

CASHEW CREAM

¾ C. water
1 C. raw cashews
6 oz. silken tofu, or ½ C. pine nuts, macadamia nuts, or blanched almonds
3 Tbs. honey or agave syrup
2 Tbs. coconut oil (or other cold-pressed oil)
1 tsp. vanilla

· Place all ingredients in blender and blend very smooth
· Use in place of dairy whipped cream; chill well for fruit dip.

This recipe and many more great ones are from 41 Favorite Food Intolerant Recipes available at http://erleentilton.com/store.htm

Get your copies now at a discount - and begin enjoying the benefits of Raw Cashews!! Have a great week!

For your best health,
Erleen Tilton