Cashew, similar to peanuts, has a rich nutty taste.  
It's smooth and creamy and perfect for producing non-dairy milk, smoothies, ice-creams, creams, and sauces. Cashew paste is made by crushing cashews until a bland paste is made. Cashew paste is also great for thickening sauces and curries.
 
Something new that I learned about cashews is that eating cashews at least twice a week makes you prone to lose weight.  You may find the study made by the Universidad de Navarra y Spain here.   
 
The leading industrial producers of cashews are Brazil, India, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Nigeria.