Almond Recipes

Scrumptious sandwiches made with chicken breasts, mayonnaise and smoked almonds.

Moroccan lamb and pear tagine slow-simmered with cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon, finished with sweet pears, golden raisins, and slivered almonds. A traditional sweet-savory braise served over rice.

Indian-inspired dosa-style crepes made with cream of wheat and stuffed with spiced sesame potatoes, jalapeño, and lime. Serve with green pea chutney for a vibrant vegetarian meal.

Pressed duck simmered with five spice, coated in water chestnut flour, steamed, then deep-fried until crisp. Served with sweet and sour plum sauce and toasted almonds.

Jamaican chocolate cake soaked in cinnamon rum syrup, coated in melted semi-sweet chocolate, and studded with almonds. A spiced, boozy Caribbean dessert worth the wait.

Chinese cabbage salad with crunchy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds in a warm sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A potluck favorite with serious crunch.

Butternut squash casserole mashed with butter, brown sugar, egg, and evaporated milk, topped with toasted almonds. A sweet, custard-like side dish baked until set.

Bone-in chicken simmered in a fragrant almond, turmeric, and garam masala sauce finished with coconut cream and garnished with hard-boiled eggs, lime, and flaked almonds.

Apricot squares with a buttery shortbread base and a chewy brown sugar layer studded with simmered apricots and chopped almonds. Dusted with powdered sugar for a classic finish.

Authentic Victorian mincemeat with boiled calf's tongue, suet, dried fruit, candied citrus peel, brandy, and whiskey. Cures in a crock for 7 weeks before becoming Christmas pie filling. Yields 96 servings.

Yemenite haroset with dates, figs, raisins, walnuts, and almonds blended with sweet wine, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. A richly spiced Passover tradition from Yemen.

Classic Italian almond biscotti with toasted whole and chopped almonds, twice-baked for crisp dunkable texture. Just six ingredients. Pairs perfectly with espresso or vin santo.

Christmas shortbread with just five ingredients: butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt. Shape as bars or wedges, plus four built-in variations including chocolate chip and lemon.

Eggless bread pudding with crushed pineapple, raisins, and a rum-brown sugar glaze topped with sliced almonds. Lighter than traditional custard-based versions.

Almond shortbread bars baked in a jelly-roll pan with chopped almonds pressed under an egg-white wash. Buttery shortbread base, glossy nutty top, and a single bake from start to finish.

Homemade Nuts and Bolts party mix with almonds, three cereals, pretzels, and cheese crackers baked in a Worcestershire-bacon dripping sauce. Makes 5 quarts for a crowd.