Hello, “What’s For Dinner” readers! I’m so thrilled that Mara invited me over for dinner tonight. Can you believe her wedding is in just a few days?!?! How exciting!
Although our tastes are a bit different (I’m a vegan and she is an omnivore), Mara’s culinary creations always look so mouthwatering and delicious. So, I wanted to throw together a dish that will hopefully be enjoyed by omnivores and herbivores, alike!
One of my favorite pre-vegan dishes was Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. It never occurred to me to recreate this dish until recently, when my husband was served some at a restaurant and it looked ohhhh so good!
Instead of being jealous, I got even 
and made my own recipe that’s not only veganized, but is much more heart-healthy (no butter or cheese) and the nutritional yeast is not only chock-full of B-vitamins, but has more protein than meat! I’m so in love with this dish that I plan to make it in mass quantities to serve to my 30+ relatives at Thanksgiving!
“Cheesy” Scalloped Potatoes
* 1 1/2 c. cashews
* 4 T. lemon juice
* 4 T. nutritional yeast
* 2 T. tahini
* 1 c. almond milk
* 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
* 3 T. olive oil
* 3 big squirts mustard
* 2 tsp. paprika
* 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric (this combined with the paprika turns it a lovely yellowish-orange color just like you in the original, cheesey dish)
* 2 tsp. sea salt, or more to taste – I like mine on the salty side
* pepper to taste
* garlic to taste
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth and mix with thinly sliced potatoes (I like Yukon Gold) in a baking dish. If you are using a blender instead of a food processor, soak the cashews in water for a few hours before hand which softens them slightly and makes them easier to blend. Coat with a topping of bread crumbs and seasonings (I used various Italian seasonings). Bake at 375 uncovered until the potatoes are cooked through, about an hour.
Enjoy! Thanks again for having me over for dinner Mara, and have a wonderful wedding this weekend!
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This looks delicious!
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Oh, looks good! I haven’t made scalloped potatoes in forever, either! Thanks for reminding me!
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I’m not vegan but I do appreciate a vegan dish – that sounds fantastic!!
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