Tag Archives: cashews

Faux Sour Cream or Cream Cheese (Dairy-Free)

May 2, 2014Ferments, Recipescashews, yogurtStarlene

Two years ago… two years ago?! Time sure flies nowadays! Back to my thought before a reality check slammed me… two years ago I shared a recipe for cashew nut yogurt at my friend Jessica's blog. While I loved the yogurt I shared in that recipe, I couldn't help but… Read the rest

Smooth and Creamy Spinach Dip

January 2, 2014Appetizers, Recipescashews, spinachStarlene

My previous all time favorite veggie dip has always been ranch dressing. Not the stuff from the bottle, mind you. That stuff always tasted off and just yuck. I'm talking about the “good” stuff. You know, the package mix. The expensive little package containing a powder with all the weirdo… Read the rest

Silky Chocolate Pie

February 14, 2013Dessert, Pie, Recipescashews, cocoa, coconut milkStarlene

This recipe is my Happy Valentine's Day post to you. 🙂 Since today is a day that I work, I am going to prepare my Valentine's Day meal tomorrow. I thought you would enjoy this recipe. I had my Premier Taste Testers try it yesterday and everyone who tried it… Read the rest

Sesame Chocolate Nutty Bites

August 25, 2012Candy, Dessert, Recipesalmond butter, candy, cashews, cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds, raw honey, sesame seeds, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, walnutsStarlene

This is a perfect recipe to have on hand which is GAPS legal when we're going to be out in public around folks that are probably not eating GAPS, especially if you have children. Usually [ahem] adults can control themselves, but sometimes it just feels unfair when our children have… Read the rest

Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Dairy-Free

July 15, 2012Dessert, Ice Cream, Recipescashews, cherries, coconut milk, eggs, honeyStarlene

First off, let's be clear that GAPS allows fermented or aged dairy products. I went off dairy (including butter!) for six weeks when I did Introduction for the first time and when I've tried to re-introduce, it kicked up some respiratory symptoms for me with which I was unwilling to… Read the rest

Cashew Milk Vanilla Banana Shake

July 17, 2010Recipes, Smoothiesbananas, cashewsStarlene

Today I wanted something cold and creamy. Only, I'm not doing dairy and besides GAPS doesn't allow milk unless it is fermented (yogurt or kefir). I have heard about nut milks, and I've made Elana's Vegan Vanilla [affiliate link] Ice Cream (which I call cashew nut ice cream) and I love it.… Read the rest

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