Cashew

Double the recipe. Triple the recipe. Quadruple the recipe. Whatever. It doesn’t even matter. However many cashews you make, it will never be enough.

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

A bar snack that you can make in five minutes, with only two ingredients. Magic.

Simple steamed eggplant gets a makeover when it's fried and results in a crispy outside with a soft, custardy inside.

Use this Nutella-ish spread on fruit or toast, or add a scoop to a banana-based smoothie.

If you’re spice-averse, just leave the chiles out!

These crackers are gluten-free, Paleo, vegan.....and Whole30.

This sizzled seed and cashew mixture is delicious sprinkled over dip and soups, so you might want to make extra.

Instead of chicken, this curry recipe is really good with boneless pork chops. Cut into ½" pieces and proceed as written. Check out step-by-step photos here.

So get ready to bust a move in the name of deliciousness

After a heavy Thanksgiving meal, we look for recipes that double as a palate cleanser, with spice, zing, freshness—and vegetables that, you know, still have some crunch.

You can make this dip with two ingredients. It's really easy, really good, and really... unpleasant-looking.

Not as in-your-face as peanuts or almonds, cashews are low-key the most versatile nut in any bowl. Vegans (and non-vegans) would agree.

It’s important to use refined coconut oil here; you don’t want any coconut-y flavors competing with the vanilla.

We can't believe it's not dairy—and you won't, either.

Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.

For an even deeper, nutty flavor, toast the cashews first (or buy them that way, but make sure they’re unsalted). Skeptical? Think hazelnut coffee, but with cashews instead.

Cashews lend body, creaminess, and richness to this pea soup and also make it vegan; sub almonds if you prefer.

Lactose-intolerant? Vegan? You won't miss the milk in these dairy-free versions of dessert, baked goods, and more.

In this otherwise straightforward chicken dish, cashews are transformed into a creamy sauce, and candied spiced walnuts are used as a crunchy topper.

If we had to give this salsa a heat index rating, it would get three out of five chiles.

This dairy-free dessert is every bit as creamy and rich as the original—just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's totally virtuous.

This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.

Try this drizzled over roasted potatoes or as a sub for mayo in chicken salad.