Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 No, I just take them out of the bag and throw them in the blender with the rest of the ingredients. You can vary the thickness by using more or less water. It can be used as a sauce on raw " pasta " or " pizza " , or to spread on crackers, or as a dip for corn chips. It's versatile. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Judy Cozza " <judycozza wrote: > > Tommie - did you have to soak the cashews first? > Is this the cheese spread for crackers? > Judy > > > > On 3/19/06, jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > > > > Cashew " Cheese " > > 1 C raw cashews > > 1/3 large orange or red bell pepper > > Juice of one lemon > > 1 tsp onion powder > > 1/2 tsp. sea salt > > Water > > > > Put all ingredients in blender with water just to cover the cashews, > > blend together. > > > > I think I had posted it here before but maybe not. > > Tommie > > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 EASY - THANKS!!!! Judy On 3/19/06, jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > > No, I just take them out of the bag and throw them in the blender with > the rest of the ingredients. You can vary the thickness by using more > or less water. It can be used as a sauce on raw " pasta " or " pizza " , or > to spread on crackers, or as a dip for corn chips. It's versatile. > > > Tommie > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > > rawfood , " Judy Cozza " <judycozza wrote: > > > > Tommie - did you have to soak the cashews first? > > Is this the cheese spread for crackers? > > Judy > > > > > > > > On 3/19/06, jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > > > > > > Cashew " Cheese " > > > 1 C raw cashews > > > 1/3 large orange or red bell pepper > > > Juice of one lemon > > > 1 tsp onion powder > > > 1/2 tsp. sea salt > > > Water > > > > > > Put all ingredients in blender with water just to cover the > cashews, > > > blend together. > > > > > > I think I had posted it here before but maybe not. > > > Tommie > > > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 That's what I look for in a recipe. This is my own creation so I had to find it in my head. I figure that, the more ingredients, the more my stomach might not appreciate it. Some combinations aren't too easy on it or the rest of my body. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Judy Cozza " <judycozza wrote: > > EASY - THANKS!!!! > Judy > > > > On 3/19/06, jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > > > > No, I just take them out of the bag and throw them in the blender with > > the rest of the ingredients. You can vary the thickness by using more > > or less water. It can be used as a sauce on raw " pasta " or " pizza " , or > > to spread on crackers, or as a dip for corn chips. It's versatile. > > > > > > Tommie > > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > > > > rawfood , " Judy Cozza " <judycozza@> wrote: > > > > > > Tommie - did you have to soak the cashews first? > > > Is this the cheese spread for crackers? > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > > > On 3/19/06, jerushy1944 <no_reply > wrote: > > > > > > > > Cashew " Cheese " > > > > 1 C raw cashews > > > > 1/3 large orange or red bell pepper > > > > Juice of one lemon > > > > 1 tsp onion powder > > > > 1/2 tsp. sea salt > > > > Water > > > > > > > > Put all ingredients in blender with water just to cover the > > cashews, > > > > blend together. > > > > > > > > I think I had posted it here before but maybe not. > > > > Tommie > > > > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey all, Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? Cheers, Jess ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi! My favorite book for cheese recipes is The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak. It isn't a soy or gluten free book, but it is vegan, and she has everything clearly labeled on each recipe. Here is a dip involving cashews that is soooo good: Cashew-Sesame Bean Cheez Makes about 2 1/2 cups 2 cups drained cooked or canned white beans (one 15-16oz can) 1 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup sesame tahini salt 1 or 2 tablespoons water, if needed. Chop beans in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add remaining ingredients, using water only if needed to facilitate processing. Whip into a smooth, thick paste. Keeps 5-7 days in the fridge. " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. " -alice walker Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_test Sunday, January 6, 2008 6:14:03 PM Cashew Cheese Hey all, Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? Cheers, Jess ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Jess, If you have a look in the Files ( ) you'll find recipes for all sorts of cheese. Look in the " Dairy Alternatives " folder. All the soy free recipes are marked with SF to make them easy to find. Kim , Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_test wrote: > > Hey all, > > Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " > > I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? > > Cheers, > > Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I use this on pizza and recently used it for a gluten-free lasagna. The last two ingredients were recommended by my friend and really make a difference. Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe 1 Cup of water 1 Cup of cashews 1/8 Teaspoon of salt 1 Teaspoon of onion powder 1/8 Cup of nutritional yeast flakes Sprinkle of garlic powder 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice 3 T. Earth Balance 1/4 pound shredded Vegan Rella If you have a good blender (preferably a Vitamix) place the water and cashews in first, then put in the rest of the ingredients. This healthy cheese sauce is also wonderful on lasagna, burritos, tacos, and much more. Blend all the ingredients and then cook on stove top until thicker. Nichole Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_test wrote: Hey all, Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? Cheers, Jess ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 About the vegan cheese sauce recipe utilizing Vegan Rella, I thought I should mention that I contacted its manufacturer. They said that because it contains oats, they could not say it is gluten-free. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Really? Wow. I had no clue and in fact (we're not completely gluten-free, but try our best because we're friends with gluten-free folks) we got the recipe from folks who've been long-time gluten-free. Thanks for letting everyone know. I suppose their allergy is less sensitive than others. Warmest regards, Nichole hathor42 <hathor42 wrote: About the vegan cheese sauce recipe utilizing Vegan Rella, I thought I should mention that I contacted its manufacturer. They said that because it contains oats, they could not say it is gluten-free. Diane Nichole in Little Elm, TX " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. " -alice walker Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Angela, I'll make it up and give it a go! Sounds yum, I would never have considered white beans in the " cheese " Angela Leigh Pohlman <angiepee Monday, 7 January, 2008 5:32:54 PM Re: Cashew Cheese Hi! My favorite book for cheese recipes is The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak. It isn't a soy or gluten free book, but it is vegan, and she has everything clearly labeled on each recipe. Here is a dip involving cashews that is soooo good: Cashew-Sesame Bean Cheez Makes about 2 1/2 cups 2 cups drained cooked or canned white beans (one 15-16oz can) 1 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup sesame tahini salt 1 or 2 tablespoons water, if needed. Chop beans in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add remaining ingredients, using water only if needed to facilitate processing. Whip into a smooth, thick paste. Keeps 5-7 days in the fridge. " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. " -alice walker Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_ test (AT) (DOT) co.uk> Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com Sunday, January 6, 2008 6:14:03 PM [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] Cashew Cheese Hey all, Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? Cheers, Jess ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sounds fantastic Nicole, What are the following two products? " Earth Balance " and " Vegan Regella " ? I'm in New Zealand and those brand/product names don't ring a bell, Nichole <ms_fausey Tuesday, 8 January, 2008 4:10:28 AM Re: Cashew Cheese I use this on pizza and recently used it for a gluten-free lasagna. The last two ingredients were recommended by my friend and really make a difference. Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe 1 Cup of water 1 Cup of cashews 1/8 Teaspoon of salt 1 Teaspoon of onion powder 1/8 Cup of nutritional yeast flakes Sprinkle of garlic powder 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice 3 T. Earth Balance 1/4 pound shredded Vegan Rella If you have a good blender (preferably a Vitamix) place the water and cashews in first, then put in the rest of the ingredients. This healthy cheese sauce is also wonderful on lasagna, burritos, tacos, and much more. Blend all the ingredients and then cook on stove top until thicker. Nichole Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_ test (AT) (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Hey all, Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? Cheers, Jess ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Kim that is great! :0) Kim <bearhouse5 Monday, 7 January, 2008 6:36:32 PM Re: Cashew Cheese Hi Jess, If you have a look in the Files ( http://groups. / group/Vegan- and-Gluten- Free ) you'll find recipes for all sorts of cheese. Look in the " Dairy Alternatives " folder. All the soy free recipes are marked with SF to make them easy to find. Kim Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_ test wrote: > > Hey all, > > Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " > > I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? > > Cheers, > > Jess <!-- #ygrp-mkp{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} #ygrp-mkp hr{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #ygrp-mkp #hd{ color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} #ygrp-mkp #ads{ margin-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-mkp .ad{ padding:0 0;} #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} --> <!-- #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ font-family:Arial;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} --> <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o{font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal{ margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq{margin:4;} --> ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Oh me. I am so silly! I've been on this group for ages and didn't realise how the files worked. It's all there. Laid out beautifully. Thank you so much for this Kim, you do such a great job uploading this group and organising the files! It is really appreciated! Jess Kim <bearhouse5 Monday, 7 January, 2008 6:36:32 PM Re: Cashew Cheese Hi Jess, If you have a look in the Files ( http://groups. / group/Vegan- and-Gluten- Free ) you'll find recipes for all sorts of cheese. Look in the " Dairy Alternatives " folder. All the soy free recipes are marked with SF to make them easy to find. Kim Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_ test wrote: > > Hey all, > > Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " > > I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? > > Cheers, > > Jess <!-- #ygrp-mkp{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} #ygrp-mkp hr{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #ygrp-mkp #hd{ color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} #ygrp-mkp #ads{ margin-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-mkp .ad{ padding:0 0;} #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} --> <!-- #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ font-family:Arial;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} --> <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o{font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal{ margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq{margin:4;} --> _________ Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with For Good http://uk.promotions./forgood/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hey Kim, What's your absolute favourite of the soy free cheeses? Kim <bearhouse5 Monday, 7 January, 2008 6:36:32 PM Re: Cashew Cheese Hi Jess, If you have a look in the Files ( http://groups. / group/Vegan- and-Gluten- Free ) you'll find recipes for all sorts of cheese. Look in the " Dairy Alternatives " folder. All the soy free recipes are marked with SF to make them easy to find. Kim Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_ test wrote: > > Hey all, > > Looking for a soy/dairy/gluten free " cheese. " > > I've heard of cashew cheeses before. Anyone got a recipe for this? > > Cheers, > > Jess <!-- #ygrp-mkp{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} #ygrp-mkp hr{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #ygrp-mkp #hd{ color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} #ygrp-mkp #ads{ margin-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-mkp .ad{ padding:0 0;} #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} --> <!-- #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ font-family:Arial;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} --> <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o{font-size:0;} ..MsoNormal{ margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq{margin:4;} --> ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 The one I used to make all the time is Agar " Cheese " (the first recipe in the " Sliceable Cheese " folder. I took a recipe from the net and adjusted it to our tastes. It makes a block around the same size as a small block of cheddar. You can play with the herbs or add extras to it as you like. I also regularly make " Melty Cheese " ( http://www.gfcf.jassinc.com/melty_cheese.html ) and use this for pizzas, nachos etc. And this http://www.gfcf.jassinc.com/vegan_parmesan.html works well for a Parmesan substitute. One word of warning though, these cheeses can be an acquired taste especially if you can still remember what cheese actually tastes like. Agar " Cheese " This is great for 'cheese-on-toast' or in toasted sandwiches and will even melt a little like " real " cheese. It looks great on pizza but doesn't tend to melt as well when grated. 1/2 cup cashews 1/4 cup water 2 1/2 tablespoons (3 1/3 tbsp US) Savoury Yeast Flakes (AKA Nutritional Yeast Flakes) 8 tsp lemon juice 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon GF mustard powder 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons agar agar powder Blend all ingredients (except 3/4 cup water and agar agar powder) in a food processor until smooth. While this is processing, mix agar agar powder with 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan. Bring to boil, turn down heat and boil gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add agar mixture to food processor and blend together on low. Immediately pour into a small 7 x 15 cm (3 " x 6 " ) loaf tin greased with a little oil. You will need to work quickly as the agar will begin to set immediately. Lift slightly off bench and drop to pop any air bubbles that may be present. Chill in refrigerator. Sets fully in about 1 hour. This " cheese " can be sliced or grated. When warmed it will melt slightly, but be careful as it can get very hot. , Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_test wrote: > > Hey Kim, > > What's your absolute favourite of the soy free cheeses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi Jessie, It takes a little while to get used all these strange brands from the US (I'm an Aussie). You'll often find the equivalent in brackets beside the branded products in the recipes in the Files. Earth Balance is a vegan margarine and VeganRella is a vegan cheese. HTH, Kim , Jessie Hume <vegan_taste_test wrote: > > Sounds fantastic Nicole, > > What are the following two products? > > " Earth Balance " > and > " Vegan Regella " ? > > I'm in New Zealand and those brand/product names don't ring a bell, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oats are an " iffy " topic. Might be safe, might be contaminated with wheat during the growing or processing. I seem to be able to use organic oats safely. I would NEVER trust a " commercial " brand that also manufacturers wheat cereals. There are oats from dedicated GF manufacturers. They are expensive, but might be a good option for the more sensitive. Marilyn **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 About the gluten status of Vegan Rella - I actually bought it once and ate it without incident. But then I noticed the oats and asked and got the answer I got. I haven't been willing to chance it again. Perhaps the company is being supercareful? Or I was lucky that time? I've heard that people who have healed sometimes manage to have a little gluten and they don't have symptoms. , Nichole <ms_fausey wrote: > > Really? Wow. I had no clue and in fact (we're not completely gluten-free, but try our best because we're friends with gluten-free folks) we got the recipe from folks who've been long-time gluten- free. > > Thanks for letting everyone know. I suppose their allergy is less sensitive than others. > > Warmest regards, > Nichole > > hathor42 <hathor42 wrote: > About the vegan cheese sauce recipe utilizing Vegan Rella, I thought I > should mention that I contacted its manufacturer. They said that > because it contains oats, they could not say it is gluten-free. > > Diane Nichole > in Little Elm, TX > > " The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. " -alice walker > > > > > > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I think maybe it's more that oats are controversial. There is not actually a gluten in the oat protein. (That's not stated correctly since gluten is something produced in the body rather than in the grain but it's more easily understood that way). Oats have a protein which is molecularly similar to that in what we call gluten grains, but it does not react in our bodies in the same way as wheat, barley, rye, spelt and kamut do. Many celiacs can tolerate oats without problem IF THEY ARE PURE OATS. The problem in N. America is that it's hard to get pure oats. Most farmers use rotational crop methods and what is oats this year might have been barley or wheat last year. After harvest, grains have fallen to the ground and will sprout on their own the following year. These are called volunteers. Volunteers will be harvested with the oats, milled with the oats, and therefore contaminate the oats. If you are using whole oats you will be able to see if there are volunteer kernels of another grain. If you are using rolled oats, or oatmeal, not so much. Those companies who produce gluten-free oats are still using crop rotations, but have opted to do so with non-gluten grains instead of standard grain crops. So, it is possible that a person will not react to oats, even though the company has stated that they cannot say the product is gluten-free. Often they can't because they are not testing for the presence of gluten in their product. And that's the case with Vegan-Rella. They are not testing, so it could very well be gluten-free but they have no way to know for sure. The simple answer seems to me to encourage them to test for gluten. Maybe if enough people contact them they will. BL On Jan 10, 2008 6:25 AM, hathor42 <hathor42 wrote: > About the gluten status of Vegan Rella - > > I actually bought it once and ate it without incident. But then I > noticed the oats and asked and got the answer I got. I haven't been > willing to chance it again. > > Perhaps the company is being supercareful? Or I was lucky that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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