Levi has been working at Azure for about three years. He’s part of a fantastic group of savvy folks who constantly find new ways to improve our website and many other aspects of how we keep things on track at Azure.
“I met David M. (Senior Software Engineer, see article) when I was looking for work, and we really connected; he’s the one who introduced me to career opportunities at Azure. I’ve enjoyed being part of the software dev team, and love that we get together in person once every other year. Recently, Azure’s founder, David, and his wife, Kimberly, were in Arizona for a conference with the AzureWell team, and we hosted a get-together at our home. As you can tell from the photo, we had such a great time together! My wife, Dahlia, served her outstanding Creamy Cashew Sauce over pasta for the group, and it features several of our favorite Azure products: Azure Market yellow onions, cashews, and Einkorn Curvy macaroni pasta (PA620).
Yellow onions (QP672) are a favorite because we use them in everything! It’s hard to find organic onions that are good quality and long-lasting. Local onions always spoil quickly, but Azure’s last a whole month, so we put them on our order every single month. We appreciate knowing they aren’t sprayed with anything nasty.
In addition to eating them, we use the skins at Pascha (Orthodox Christian Easter) to dye red eggs, and they turn out beautifully.
Azure Market Organics Cashews (NU017) are also great for this sauce/dressing recipe included below, and our kids just love them for snacking. I must also mention Azure’s peanut butter; they grind it in-house, and it’s just amazing.
Honestly, we’ve been buying everything in bulk from Azure, from bulk olive oil to carob-covered almonds, peanuts, and chicken feed. Azure has a surprising variety, and we can get most everything we need delivered!”
Creamy Cashew Sauce Recipe (by Dahlia C.)
Note: This versatile sauce works well as a pasta sauce or for dressings.
Ingredients
2 cups cashews (whole or pieces)
4 cloves of garlic
2-3 whole lemons, peeled
Olive oil, to taste
Italian seasoning blend, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hot water, as needed
Optional Topping
1 large onion, thinly chopped
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Place cashews in a blender and add enough hot water to cover them plus an additional 1–2 inches.
2. Let the cashews soak for at least 15 minutes to soften.
3. Add the garlic cloves, peeled lemons, a drizzle of olive oil, and Italian seasoning to the blender.
4. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
5. Adjust consistency as needed by adding extra water, olive oil, or lemon juice.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Best served fresh, but feel free to experiment with storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
As a Pasta Sauce (Optional)
8. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
9. Add thinly chopped onions and cook until caramelized, about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Toss pasta with the cashew sauce and top with the caramelized onions before serving.
As a Salad Dressing
For best results as a dressing, chill the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving. If it is too thick after chilling, thin with water or lemon juice to reach the desired consistency.
Recommended Products
Organic Yellow Onions (QP672)
Organic Raw Large White Cashew Pieces (NU017)
Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil (OL417)
Celtic Fine Sea Salt (BP073)
Organic Einkorn Curvy Mac Pasta (PA620)
Italian Seasoning Mix (HS086)
Levi and Dahlia