Its based on a surprising ingredient.

While flipping through the pages, one recipe caught my eye: Drews Cashew Cream Dressing.

Id tried store-bought cashew dressings in the past, but I love how minimalist this homemade version is.

Drew Barrymore next to a jar of cashew dressing with a spoon.

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Drew recommends letting them sit, covered with water, for one hour.

you might cover and store the dressing in the fridge for up to five days.

This dressing has a myriad of potential uses.

Jar of cashew dressing with a spoon placed inside.

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Besides drizzling it onsalad, its great as a dip for fresh vegetables like broccoli and bell peppers.

Or, if you leave it thick, it can be draped over a pasta sauce orroasted potatoes.

Drew also uses a version of this dressing in her recipes for squash gratin andlemon pasta.

Fresh salad with mixed greens, drizzled cashew dressing, and orange garnish, plated on a patterned dish.

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