212 silver recipes

A simple herb and garlic roasted leg of lamb: garlic slivers tucked into the meat, rubbed with olive oil and a Mediterranean herb blend, then roasted to medium-rare. The classic Easter or Sunday-dinner main.

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.

Quick Indonesian pickled mushrooms in cumin-spiced vinegar with shallots. This tangy condiment takes 30 minutes and adds bright acidity to rice dishes and grilled meats.

Orange spirited carrots cooked in the microwave with vodka, butter, orange zest, and a touch of sugar. A quick glazed carrot side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Greens with orange dressing pairs Belgian endive and watercress with a minimalist balsamic-orange vinaigrette and hazelnut oil. A light, elegant starter salad.

Romanesco sauce is a Spanish-inspired vegetarian pasta sauce of charred roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, and bright lemon zest, pureed and spooned over hot or cold spaghetti. Smoky, nutty, and no-cook simple.

Middle Eastern semolina cake soaked in citrus syrup and topped with toasted almonds. This yogurt-based dessert bakes up golden with a tender, moist crumb that pairs beautifully with tea.

A no-churn frozen chocolate dessert made with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, condensed milk, and toasted almonds. Silky, scoopable, and effortlessly elegant with just 5 ingredients.

Pineapple raisin jumble cookies with crushed pineapple, toasted almonds, orange zest, and raisins. A fruity, egg-free drop cookie with tropical flair.

Rice Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Pine Nuts recipe

A quick coffee cake made with refrigerated dough, spread with apricot preserves and sweetened cream cheese, then topped with sliced almonds.

Wholesome layered bar cookies with a tahini-oat-almond crumb crust and a cocoa filling made from tofu, ricotta, and maple syrup. Sweetened naturally and full of fiber.

No-bake rum cake layers milk-soaked sponge cake with vanilla pudding, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, almonds, and cherries. A retro icebox cake assembled the day before for stress-free entertaining.

Oven-baked five grain pilaf with barley, wheat berries, millet, wild rice, and brown rice, studded with mushrooms, orange-soaked currants, and toasted almonds.

Stacked crepe tower layered with spinach, ricotta, smoked ham, and roasted red peppers, baked under cheese sauce and Parmesan. A stunning make-ahead centerpiece.

Mexican almond red sauce with ground toasted almonds, tomato, onion, garlic, paprika, and dried chiles. A quick 15-minute sauce that uses almonds as a thickener for rich, nutty heat.