Oven Asparagus with Cashew Cream

I’ve been under the spell of cashews for a while now. In vegan cooking, they are often used as a cream substitute. Without realizing it you’ll be eating a nut-based cream sauce that can compete with any crème fraîche–based version. What’s more, the cashews only enhance the scrumptiousness; that mild, nutty flavor is a welcome companion to the asparagus and it really complements this dish—tempting us to lick our plates. In the New York Times, I saw an amazing method for cooking your a