4 amazin recipes

Raisin cake loaded with chopped apples, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon and cloves. Sour cream keeps the crumb tender, while a cozy spice blend turns this old-fashioned spice cake into a fall-baking favorite.

Green beans amandine made in the microwave with toasted slivered almonds, melted butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice. A classic French side dish simplified for two, ready in 15 minutes flat.

Wild rice amandine with toasted slivered almonds, green pepper, onion, and chives cooked in beef bouillon. A quick, savory rice side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Beer-braised beef brisket coated in chili sauce and slow roasted until fork-tender, served over wild rice almondine with the rich pan juices spooned on top.