American Cheese

Ingredients

1 c. water
1/3 c. plus 1 rounded T Emes unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 c. boiling water
2 c. raw cashews
1/4 c. yeast flakes
1 T. salt
2 t. onion powder
1 t. garlic powder
1/4 c. lemon juice
pimento or 1/2 large red pepper or about 2 t. paprika

Instructions

Soak gelatin in the 1 c. water in blender while assembling remaining ingredients. Pour boiling water over soaked gelatin and whiz briefly to dissolve. Cool slightly. Add cashews and whiz thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until mixture is the consistency of a creamy sauce, with no bits of pimento visible. Pour into a 1 qt. mold, cool slightly. Cover before refrigerating. Refrigerate overnight before serving. After firming in the fridge., this cheese may be frozen until needed. Yields: 1 qt.