10 seasoned almond recipes

Ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers filled with creamy ricotta, Asiago, chopped almonds, basil and parsley. Delicate squash blossoms baked until warm, elegant enough for company, easy enough for a summer Tuesday.

Healthier Thanksgiving stuffing with brown rice, apples, raisins, and toasted almonds for a low-fat side dish that works inside poultry or as casserole.

Arroz con pollo built on a hearty mix of brown and wild rice instead of white. Browned chicken simmered with tomatoes, white wine, almonds, peas and a Latin-style sofrito of onion, garlic and paprika.

These roasted almonds are tasty and crunchy, all the seasonings and brown sugar add the amazing flavor to the almonds. Good snack or when you have guests to come, it will satisfy everyone.

A quick steam keeps the brussel sprout green and fresh. Browned butter develops a nutty rich flavor. Toss them together with some toasted almonds and simple seasonings and they create a winning recipe that will make you wonder why you didn't like brussel sprouts when you were a kid.

Recipe made by the ambassador for Olives from Spain José Pizarro. The four main varieties of Spanish table olive available from major supermarkets in the UK are: Manzanilla, Gordal, Hojiblanca and Cacereña. Spanish table olives can be served in a different number of ways including: whole, pitted, stuffed with one or more ingredients such as pimento, onion, tuna, anchovy, salmon, almond, etc. It is a healthy seasonal ingredient, with the Spanish olive harvest running from September-March.

Recipe made by the ambassador for Olives from Spain José Pizarro. Spain is the largest producer of olives in the world. The four main varieties of Spanish table olive available from major supermarkets in the UK are: Manzanilla, Gordal, Hojiblanca and Cacereña. Spanish table olives can be served in a different number of ways including: whole, pitted, stuffed with one or more ingredients such as pimento, onion, tuna, anchovy, salmon, almond, etc. It is a healthy seasonal ingredient, with the Spanish olive harvest running from September-March.

Crunchy ramen cabbage salad with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a tangy ramen seasoning vinaigrette. A no-cook potluck favorite with addictive crunch in every bite.

Pork cutlets with a crunchy almond and cracker crust, seasoned with cayenne and coriander, dipped in buttermilk egg wash and pan-fried golden in butter.

Spiced turkey meatballs seasoned with cumin, coriander, and garlic, simmered in reduced turkey stock thickened with ground almonds and sweet corn. This Mexican-style albondigas soup is hearty, warming, and ready in an hour.