With a new crop of almonds plentiful at the farmers market this time of year, you can quickly and easily make delicious homemade almond butter using your food processor. Almonds are a rich source of protein and vitamin E. Almond butter can be used like peanut butter on sandwiches or in baking or cooking. And...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 1 cup slivered almonds, roasted 2 1/4 cups sugar 3-4 drops lemon juice 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces 2 cups light cream 1 cup light corn syrup 2 vanilla beans 1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel salt METHOD: Line a 9- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan with foil, extending...Read More

Save money and make your own flavored almonds! Serve these spicy almonds warm with your favorite icy-cold beer! INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon ground chipotle chili pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups whole natural almonds 1 tablespoon almond oil METHOD: Stir together chipotle chili pepper, sugar, and salt in a small bowl,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole natural almonds 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange zest METHOD: Line a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper; lightly grease the paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the honey and salt. Bring...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup onion, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon savory 1/2 teaspoon fine herbs 1 cup raw almonds, finely ground 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, toasted in the oven 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly minced 1 teaspoon tamari 1 small garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper 2 – 4...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Salad: 8 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted, optional) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Dressing: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Ribena (concentrated blackcurrant nectar)* 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh, lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper METHOD: In a...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow crème 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted* 3/4 cup dried Bing cherries, chopped Whole blanched (skin removed) almonds (about 2/3 cup), toasted*, for garnish (optional) METHOD: Butter a...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Crust 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons ground unblanched almonds Butter a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place sugar in a...Read More

Bitter, sweet, peppery, nutty, crunchy, and silken — this salad seems to have it all. White peaches are the catalyst for all these flavors to work together. INGREDIENTS: 1 head escarole, around 4 cups, tender inner leaves, washed and dried 2-3 cups arugula, smaller leaves preferred, washed and dried 3-5 white peaches (freestone if you...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 to 5 nectarines 1 cup water 6 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/3 cups ground almonds 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Butter and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside Place the nectarines in a casserole dish with 1 cup of...Read More