Cashew Parmesan Cheese

This is super super simple to make and is a delicious alternative to dairy parmesan cheese. I actually like the taste if this even more! It has a nutty cheesy deliciousness. 

I love adding this to salads, sprinkling it on top of avocado toast, cheese alternative in homemade pesto, sandwiches & tacos etc etc. 

Prep time: Just a few minutes!

Ingredients:

1 cup raw cashews

4 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon of salt 

Directions: 

Place all ingredients into food processor and grind until ingredients take on the consistency of fine crumbs. That's it! 

Cashew Cream

Cashew cream can be used for so many delicious recipes, both savory and sweet. I make this basic cashew cream and then will add other ingredients later based on what I am using it for. 

Ingredients:

1 cup raw cashews

Pinch of salt

3/4 cup water

Note: To make a sweet version you can also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 2 tablespoons of honey, agave or maple syrup.

Directions:

1) Place the cashews into a bowl of water and soak overnight

2) Drain the cashews and place them in a blender with salt and water. Blend until smooth.