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  "slug": "creamy-cashew-vegan-mac-cheese",
  "title": "Creamy Cashew Mac & Cheese",
  "description": "Cashew-based vegan macaroni and cheese for 6–8.",
  "category": "Pasta & casseroles",
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  "recipeYield": "Serves 6–8",
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    "1 lb elbow macaroni or shells",
    "2 cups raw cashews, soaked 2–4 hours or boiled 15 minutes",
    "2 cups unsweetened soy milk",
    "½ cup nutritional yeast",
    "2 Tbsp lemon juice",
    "1 Tbsp white miso, optional but recommended",
    "1 tsp Dijon mustard",
    "1 tsp garlic powder",
    "½ tsp onion powder",
    "1 tsp salt",
    "½ tsp smoked paprika",
    "¼ tsp turmeric",
    "Freshly ground black pepper",
    "½–1 cup reserved pasta water, as needed"
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    "Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.",
    "Blend all sauce ingredients until completely smooth, about 2–3 minutes in a high-speed blender.",
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    "Toss with pasta and serve immediately."
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