Cashew Cream: Sweet or Sour
Prep time:
5 minutes
Soaking Time:
2 hours
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Yields:
10 people
Ingredients:
Sweet:
1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup rice or soy milk
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Sour:
1 cup raw cashews
juice of 1 lemon
1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
a pinches sea salt
Directions:
Notes:
5 minutes
Soaking Time:
2 hours
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Yields:
10 people
Ingredients:
Sweet:
1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup rice or soy milk
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
Sour:
1 cup raw cashews
juice of 1 lemon
1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
a pinches sea salt
Directions:
- Soak cashews in water for 2 hours.
- Drain and add to a blender or food processor with all other ingredients.
- Blend until well combined.
- Taste and adjust as necessary.
Notes:
- Use the sweet cream on top of puddings or mashed yams.
- Use the sour cream in the place of regular sour cream.
Pumpkin Seed Dressing
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Yields:
4 people
Ingredients:
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons scallions
2 teaspoons umeboshi paste
1/2 cup water
Directions:
Notes:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Yields:
4 people
Ingredients:
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 tablespoons scallions
2 teaspoons umeboshi paste
1/2 cup water
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until creamy.
Notes:
- Serve over steamed vegetables, salad, or noodles.
Soothing Shiitake Gravy
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Yields:
6 people
Ingredients:
8 medium shiitake mushrooms, dried
2 1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups mushroom soaking liquid
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 dried thyme
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
Notes:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Yields:
6 people
Ingredients:
8 medium shiitake mushrooms, dried
2 1/2 cup boiling water
2 cups mushroom soaking liquid
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 dried thyme
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
- Place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl and add boiling water, cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Drain mushrooms and reserve soaking liquid.
- Remove and discard stems from mushrooms and then slice into strips.
- Take 2 cups of mushroom soaking liquid and add soy sauce.
- In a medium sauce pan heat oil over medium heat and add onion, cook until golden brown, about 9 minutes.
- Add thyme, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and cook about 4 minutes.
- Add flour and reserved mushroom liquid.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
- Stir in parsley and serve hot.
Notes:
- This is a great alternative to turkey gravy for vegetarians.