cashews

Nut cheeses are a great way to impress your lactose-intolerant or vegan guests and get a little adventurous in the kitchen.

Crunchy, sweet and packed with protein and healthy fats

Chef Biju Thomas keeps this traditional sweet rice dish simple, delicious and vegan-friendly.

This rich and creamy dessert is the dairy-free ice cream of your dreams.

This creamy, cool pie is the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.

Just when you thought kale salads couldn't get any healthier, we made this one gut-healing, energizing and totally dairy-free.

Topped with a rich cashew sauce, lettuce and tomato, you have yourself a high-protein BLT, minus the meat.

Crispy-chewy flatbreads made from chickpea flour are a popular street food in southern France, where it’s known as socca. Our version is topped with a creamy cashew sauce and a bevvy of veggies.

A rich and spicy almond butter sauce drapes over chunks of chicken and veggies in this easy stir-fry.

This homemade chutney is adaptable to your taste – use more chile for a spicier sauce, or skip it if you prefer no spice. The fish cakes and the sauce both freeze well.

Buffalo wing sauce is the signature ingredient that gives this casserole its tangy, fiery kick. Since this recipe uses cooked chicken, this is a delicious dish to whip up when you have leftover rotisserie chicken hanging out in the fridge.

If you’re looking for the appeal of a deep-fried appetizer without any frying at all, these just might become your go-to option. Panko makes the exotic vegetable fries deliciously crunchy, while the cool, creamy, cashew-based dip adds a fresh, bright note.

It's important to have healthy snack options in your arsenal during the holidays. This combo of spices and mixed nuts is the perfect good-for-you nibble to have on hand.

Heirloom carrots are a great go-to veggie for a side dish because they look gorgeous plated; plus, they’re delicious simply roasted with olive oil or coconut oil. But when you top with maple syrup and cashew cream, these carrots become next-level!

Lacinato kale, also called Tuscan or dinosaur kale, is widely used in Italian cuisine and packed with vitamins. It creates a sturdy salad that will hold up in the fridge much longer than those made with delicate lettuces.

Zesty lemons and limes lend bright flavor to salmon fillets, which then get topped in a dreamy, creamy herb sauce with dill, parsley and mint. Both sauce and salmon can be made ahead and stored separately for a fast midweek meal.

This gluten-free Shrimp Pad Thai gives the Thai classic dish a low-carb makeover using spiralized cucumbers and carrots for the noodles.

Vibrant in color and loaded with flavor, this slaw is the perfect side for protein. You can prep it entirely at home and take it on the road – or take it camping, as Melissa Urban suggests in her book. If making it ahead, simply pack the salad, dressing and garnishes separately and toss together right before serving.

This dreamy dessert uses the magic of cashews to replicate the taste and richness of cream cheese. You’ll end up with extra Date Caramel Sauce to serve on the side, or keep for another use (such as with pancakes the next day).

Squash stands in for lasagna noodles in this hearty, vegan-friendly dish that makes both ricotta and béchamel out of cauliflower.

In this easy meal, a fragrant curry simmers while the rice steam-cooks over top. Garnish with cilantro.

Avocado takes a walk on the sweet side as the star ingredient in this rich and creamy twist on a key lime pie.

Move over cupcakes, healthy donuts are the new sweet treat in town. You won’t believe how delicious and healthy these baked donuts are. Made with coconut flour and coconut sugar and iced with a creamy chocolate cashew frosting, these will be a crowd pleaser at kids’ birthday parties and dinner parties. You’ll definitely want to double or triple your batch!

This super-fast smoothie bowl contains satiating protein yet tastes like decadent cherry cheesecake.

This slow-cooker version of the Middle Eastern classic is given a twist with ras el hanout, a North African spice blend that can include ginger, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, nigella, mace, galangal, turmeric and dried flowers such as lavender and rose.

Maple-roasted pears and cashews adorn this hearty kale salad with chicken and a rich buttermilk dressing.

Made with cashews instead of cream, this isn't your mama's mushroom soup! But this rich and velvety soup is soup-er versatile!

We've taken broccoli and turned it into a rice substitute in this flavorful chicken Buddha bowl.

These hearty meatless burgers have serious buffalo wing flavor and a tangy blue cheese sauce drizzled over top. The patties freeze well, so make a double batch and store some for impromptu meals later.

Savory soy sauce, sweet honey and fiery ginger give this stir-fry personality, but the chunks of juicy mango are really what take this dish up a notch. Serve with brown rice or quinoa to round out the meal.

The peachy flavor of our nice cream is sweetened with a little honey and — surprise! — sweet potatoes.

We’ve taken all the ingredients in a traditional breakfast parfait – yogurt, homemade granola and berries – and piled them into a frozen ice pop so you can just grab them on your way out the door.

This loaded Tex-Mex style bowl gets serious mileage out of your Sunday prep using the quinoa, Cashew Cream, grilled veg and even the cooked shrimp. All you have to do on the day of is assemble with some additional spices and fresh vegetables.

Cashew cream is a multipurpose vegan sauce that's creamy and delicious, and super-easy to make.

The textural appeal of this yummy salad — the crunch of the cabbage, the tender bite of the squash and the rich meatiness of the shrimp — makes it an amazing one-dish meal. Choose a crisp, sweet-tart apple for this salad, such as an organic Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Jonagold. This salad pairs beautifully with the warm, sweet flavor of our Sweet Maple Sesame Dressing.

You can use this delicious curried dip as a sauce on pretty much anything or as a dip with some veggies.

A fun twist on a childhood favorite, these biscuits are so nutrient-dense, you can eat them anytime of day. Enjoy them as a midday snack or as a sweet take on a breakfast sandwich.

This mac and cheese loaded with fresh squash and mushrooms is sure to appeal to your grown-up taste buds.

This vegan lasagna may taste decadent, but it’s actually a lightened-up version of traditional cream-heavy varieties. Relying on heart-healthy beans and nuts and loaded with mineral-rich greens, this one-pan wonder is exceptionally satisfying.

This four-ingredient vegan pudding makes a perfect protein-packed breakfast. No berries? Top with whatever fruit you have on hand.

Did you know that raspberries are high in fiber? One cup is higher in fiber (at 8 grams) than the same serving of grains such as cooked whole-wheat spaghetti and brown rice!

Meaty fried tempeh fills in for chicken in this vegan alternative to traditional street tacos.

Korma is one of the mildest Indian curries out there, but we’ve kicked it up a notch with fiery fresh chiles. You can take the cayenne down to ¼ tsp if you prefer a slightly milder version. A combination of soaked and blended cashews and yogurt give this satisfying vegetarian main an ultra-creamy texture. Serve with whole-grain naan.

This vegetable-rich stir-fry is made even more nutrient-dense with the addition of kelp noodles, small noodles made from algae that are low in calories yet high in minerals

In addition to a healthful mix of nuts, this blend contains another secret health weapon, edamame. Edamame is a complete protein, meaning it contains all essential amino acids. It's also a very good source of folate, a B vitamin that helps lower your risk of stroke and heart attack. Make sure to choose an organic variety of edamame.

This sweet spin on a classic features nutritious cashews, which are one of the best whole-food, plant-based ways to recreate the taste and feel of dairy. Plus, cashews boast a high amount of important minerals such as iron. Strawberries are a wonderful low-sugar fruit rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant vitamin that's essential for skin health.

Wakame seaweed’s emerald green color and tender texture make it an unexpectedly stellar stand-in for 
basil in this nutrient-dense twist on pesto pasta.

Blending cashews with lemon juice and hot water creates a luscious 
cream for this comforting plant-based mushroom stroganoff. Mushrooms 
are full of umami taste, which gives the sauce full-bodied flavor in a 
fraction of the time it takes to make the original beef version.

Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making your own vegan yogurt at 
home – it’s so much easier than you think! First, make a super-simple spiced cashew milk from raw nuts, then mix in probiotics to kickstart fermentation. As it’s fermenting, you’ll start to see air bubbles forming on the surface – this means it’s working. If it’s not tangy enough after 2 days, let it ferment for another 12 hours.

This creamy carrot cashew sauce with roasted broccoli is a healthy substitute that will fill those cheesy potato cravings. 
Serve it like you would any traditional cheese sauce over a baked potato or as a sauce for potato gratin or whole-grain pasta, or try serving it fondue-style accompanied by your favorite veggies, crackers, pickles or whole-grain crusty bread for dipping.

Meaty and rich in umami flavor, both shiitake and maitake are delectable additions to these Mushroom Cashew Lettuce Wraps.

Instead of a peanut dipping sauce, try our nutty cashew sauce with a kick of heat, sweetened with just a touch of coconut sugar.

These beautifully layered squares marry the flavors of raspberry and lime for the perfect summer treat. They'll disappear so fast you won't even have to worry about them melting.

Zesty chicken sits inside crunchy Swiss chard leaves in this fajita recipe. And don't forget a big dollop of sour cream which we've remade into a lighter, dairy-free version.

Sweet, juicy grilled peaches add a lovely warm-weather flair to this salad packed to the brim with beautiful vegetables. The true star of this meal, though, is the creamy cashew dressing spiked with just a touch of cayenne. If you have time, we suggest making the candied pecans as they add an addictive sweet-salty crunch.

This easy skewered chicken with 
an Asian-inspired cashew sauce will become a staple in your household throughout the summer – you can marinate the chicken the night before and just throw it on the grill when you get home. Try it with a side of brown rice or quinoa sprinkled with
chopped cilantro.

According to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, nutrition research has found that people who regularly consume tree nuts such as cashews are less likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from cardiovascular disease. Just be careful not to go overboard – the US Food and Drug Administration suggests keeping daily consumption to 1 ounce (or one handful) of nuts a day.

Serve this sweet and fragrant salad in whole-wheat pita pockets or in lettuce wraps. To keep the cashews crunchy, toss all the ingredients together and add the nuts just before serving.

This creamy cashew dressing with ginger and lime is so delicious, you’ll want to double the recipe to have some on hand for other salads or as a dip for vegetables.

Keep these chewy bars handy in your purse or desk drawer for an afternoon snack. Dates and dark chocolate make you feel like you’re indulging in a sweet treat, but the Kamut and cashews will help you avoid a blood sugar crash. Espresso powder adds a caffeine boost, but it’s optional.

Keep your blood sugar and energy levels up with these date and cashew protein balls. Prep a batch of these simple, sweet treats ahead of time to enjoy easy, healthy snacking all week.

Quick-braising can be an ideal method 
for cooking cool-weather greens, but 
make sure to select sturdy varieties such 
as kale, collards and escarole. Here, 
fiber-rich kale is simmered with broth 
and caramelized shallots.

Slather your burger 
with a cashew cream sauce that 
is high in protein, magnesium 
and iron, and add fruity flavor 
with sweet peaches, which contain vitamin C, fiber and potassium.

This carrot and ginger soup is packed with fiber and requires only 20 minutes of prep.

Savory flank steak marinated in a sweet and sour sauce tops fresh leaf lettuce, juicy mango and crunchy cashews.

The Chinese mash-up, a long-standing favorite composed of meat, veggies and tons of flavor enhancers, goes clean – and takes just 20 minutes to make!