6 seasoned almond recipes

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

Spanish-style butterflied Cornish hens rubbed with crushed coriander and garlic, roasted crisp, then topped with sauteed almonds and julienned bell peppers. Gallina de Cornuallo al Ajillo for a crowd.

Spanish-style toasted almonds sauteed in olive oil and seasoned with cumin and salt. A simple three-ingredient snack or tapas appetizer ready in minutes.

Simple homemade baby food apple bake with orange juice, egg yolk, and ground almonds. Baked until set and served hot or cold. Adaptable to any seasonal fruit.

Fresh fig halves stuffed with semisweet chocolate chips, chopped fresh mint, and toasted almonds, then baked until warm and melty. An elegant 4-ingredient bite for fig season.

Champagne fruit bowl tosses crisp apples and seasonal fruit in fresh citrus, then gets a splash of chilled bubbly and toasted almonds right before serving. A bright, boozy brunch centerpiece that comes together in a single bowl.