Pimento "Cheese" Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cashew pieces
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. pimento and juice
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Blend cashews, salt and water until very smooth.
Put in a pan and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
Return to blender and blend garlic powder, pimento, onion powder, a pinch of thyme and lemon juice.
If used in another recipe, use raw.
If used as a sauce, return to stove and cook until bubbly, about 5 minutes, on low to medium heat.