More Dairy-Free Cheese Recipes

Looking for a sliceable, nondairy cheese recipe that you can make at home?   Looking for a creamy raw dip for tortilla chips or raw veggies?  Try these tasty recipes:

Almond Cheese*

1 cup hot water
2 tbsp. granulated agar flakes
1 cup almonds, blanched
1 tsp. unrefined sea salt
1/2 tsp. garlic granules
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp. onion granules
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped or one small jar pimentoes, drained

Blend together the hot water and agar for a few seconds.   Add remaining ingredients.   Blend until smooth.   Pour into a container or mold.   Cover and refrigerate until firm.  Cheese freezes well.

*Adapted from The Optimal Diet:  The Official CHIP Cookbook


American Cheese Sauce**

Blend until creamy:

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
2 tbsp. raw sesame seeds, unhulled

Add as needed for smooth blending:

1 cup water

Add and blend until smooth:

1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper or pimientos
2/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 tsp. celery seeds (optional)
1/2 tsp. garlic granules
1 tsp. onion granules
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

**Adapted from Tasty Vegan Delights