VEGAN CHEESE

Jack Cheese

¾ C cashews                                                               1 tsp garlic powder

2 T sesame seeds                                                         ¼ tsp dill weed

3 T nutritional yeast flakes                                          ¼ C lemon juice

1 ¼ tsp salt                                                                  4 T agar flakes

1 tsp onion powder                                                     1 C water

Place water and agar in a saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer until agar has dissolved. Pour into a blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a dish. Let set for at least 3 hours for it to harden.

Cracker Barrel Cheddar

1 C water                                                                    4 T agar flakes

¼ C sesame tahini butter                                             4 T nutritional yeast flakes

1 red pepper                                                                1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder                                                     1 T onion powder

1 C cashews                                                                ¼ C lemon juice

Place water and agar in a saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer until agar has dissolved. Pour into a blender. Add remaining ingredients, and blend well Pour into a container. Let set for 3 or more hours to mould. NOTE: This cheese slices nicely.

Macaroni and Cheese

Cook 1 lb of whole-wheat macaroni according to instructions. Drain in colander and mix with the following cheese sauce:

Blend all ingredients:

1 C raw cashews                                                         1 ½ tsp salt

1 C water                                                                    ½ C oil, added slowly (optional)

1/3 C fresh lemon juice                                               1 tsp onion powder

2 T sesame seeds                                                         1/8 tsp celery seeds (optional)

4 T nutritional yeast                                                    pinch of garlic

1 red pepper                                                                1 T honey

Leave enough cheese sauce to cover the surface of the macaroni. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until firm.