5 cashew evening Recipes

zucchini, sliced (slice in half lengthways then sliced into about 1/2-inchpieces), carrots (cut in the same manner but sliced a little thinner for even cooking), garlic cloves (i have used scapes since in season), fresh ginger (about 1-inch piece), coriander powder, fenugreek seeds, chili powder (to taste, 1/2 tsp may be enough ), paprika, turmeric, sea salt, raw cashews, water, oil (i like coconut or grapeseed), cumin seed, whole, water, amchoor powder (mango powder), sugar (up to 2 tbsp, depending on your tastes), spinach , torn (or any greens)

cubed cooked turkey (or chicken), sliced celery, chopped dried apricots, chopped unsalted cashews, green onion, sliced, mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), salt & pepper, lettuce leaves, artisan bread

head broccoli, washed and chopped, red onion, diced thin, golden raisin, dried cranberries, walnuts or 1 cup cashews, mayonnaise, regular, light (even made with olive oil is good), cider vinegar, celery seed, shallot salt, dried tarragon, fresh ground pepper , to taste

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper