100 Crazy Good Recipes Using Almonds

1 of 100 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker

Almond-crusted Chicken

Almond-crusted Chicken Recipe
Coast strips of chicken breast with sliced almonds for this almond-crusted chicken dinner that delivers great flavor and satisfying crunch.

2 of 100 Photo: David Prince; Styling: Linda Hirst

Raspberry-Almond Streusel Muffins

Raspberry-Almond Streusel Muffins Recipe
Raspberry-Almond Streusel Muffins get an update with slivered almonds for a nutty crunch.

3 of 100 Photo: Travis Rathbone

Spiced Banana-Almond Smoothie

Spiced Banana-Almond Smoothie Recipe
Thanks to almond milk and almond butter, you get a double dose of the good stuff in Spiced Banana-Almond Smoothie. This smoothie satisfies as a breakfast or snack beverage.

4 of 100 Photo: Victor Prado

Smoky Almond-Parsley Pesto

Smoky Almond-Parsley Pesto Recipe
A base of smoked almonds helps to create a rich, earthy pesto.

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Almond Toffee Popcorn

Almond Toffee Popcorn Recipe
Dress up your popcorn with the perfectly paired flavors of almond and toffee.

6 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

Cranberry-Almond Coleslaw

Cranberry-Almond Coleslaw Recipe
Smoked almonds and dried cranberries give this sideline favorite just the right amount of flavor.

7 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Almond-Crusted Trout with Dill

Almond-Crusted Trout with Dill Recipe

Trout gets an extra-crispy crust from the almonds. You could sub flounder for the trout and pecans or walnuts for the almonds.

8 of 100 Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Blackberry Cobbler with Almond-Ginger Biscuits

Blackberry Cobbler with Almond-Ginger Biscuits Recipe

Pockets of spicy crystallized ginger and sweet almonds are a surprising addition to this biscuit topping.

9 of 100 Photo: James Ransom; Styling: Claire Spollen

Fresh Fig Galette

Fresh Fig Galette Recipe

Almond meal is nothing more than finely ground almonds; it adds a rich, crumbly texture and nutty flavor to the crust of this free-form tart.

10 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Marcona-Rosemary Ice Cream Sandwiches

Marcona-Rosemary Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

Salt is essential in desserts; here it enhances all the herby-nutty flavors. If you can't find Marcona almonds, use toasted blanched almonds.

11 of 100 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kristen Shelton Fielder

Chocolate-Almond Fondue

Chocolate-Almond Fondue Recipe
Decadent Chocolate-Almond Fondue can be whipped up in one pot. Once ready, dunk your favorite chocolate vehicles, from pound cake to marshmallows and more, into the almond liqueur-laced fondue.

12 of 100 James Carrier

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad Recipe
Havilah Stewart puts smoked almonds in this salad for a salty, complex note. If smoked almonds are unavailable, substitute roasted salted almonds.

13 of 100 James Baigrie

Chocolate Almond Cupcakes

Chocolate Almond Cupcakes Recipe
These rich chocolate cupcakes start from a package of cake mix and get a triple hit of almond flavor from almond paste, sliced almonds, and almond extract in the glaze.

14 of 100 Photo: Colin Clark; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Pesto and Almond Farfalle

Pesto and Almond Farfalle Recipe
Fresh-cut greens beans and almonds add extra flair to this side dish of Pesto and Almond Farfalle.

15 of 100 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream with Coconut

Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream with Coconut Recipe
Dark cocoa, roasted almonds and shaved coconut are added to this no-cook frozen dessert of Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream with Coconut.

16 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

Almond Green Beans

Almond Green Beans Recipe
This simple side dish of Almond Green Beans comes together easily and quickly. Toasted almonds add extra flavor and crunch to this fresh side.

17 of 100 Photo: Anson Smart

Watercress Salad with Verjus Vinaigrette

Watercress Salad with Verjus Vinaigrette Recipe
At Benu, chef Corey Lee fries almonds and peels grapes for his compelling salad. At home, use roasted marcona almonds and unpeeled green grapes.

18 of 100 Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams

Buttermilk Peach-Almond Cake

Buttermilk Peach-Almond Cake Recipe
Buttermilk Peach-Almond Cake is a lightly sweet, very moist and simply delightful treat. The ground almonds give this cake pizzaz.

19 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Salted Candied Almonds

Salted Candied Almonds Recipe

These salty and sweet almond treats are easy to make ahead.

20 of 100 David Prince

Smoked Trout-Celery Root Salad

Smoked Trout-Celery Root Salad Recipe
Roxanne Chan garnishes this delicious fall salad with chopped smoked almonds. We liked it with plain toasted almonds too.

21 of 100 Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Peachy Almond Shortcakes

Peachy Almond Shortcakes Recipe
Peachy Almond Shortcakes make a divine dessert when using ripe, locally gorwn peaches.

22 of 100 Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These tiny Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies pack a lot of flavor!

23 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Almond-Graham Crust

Almond-Graham Crust Recipe
Almond-Graham Crust serves as the tasty base for Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce. We pump up the flavor to this graham cracker crust by adding chopped sliced almonds to the mixture.

24 of 100 Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Linzer Muffins

Linzer Muffins Recipe

Tender almond cake surrounds a raspberry filling in this playful riff on classic linzer torte.

25 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Peanut-Almond Snack Bars

Peanut-Almond Snack Bars Recipe
Peanut-Almond Snack Bars feature pretzels, marshmallows, peanut butter, almonds, and even a little hint of chocolate. Is there any snack attack this bar can't beat?

26 of 100 Photo: Thomas J. Story

Almond Torte with Grilled Figs

Almond Torte with Grilled Figs Recipe

From Erin Scott, creator of the blog (and cookbook) Yummy Supper, comes this lovely, not-too-sweet torte. It's equally good for dessert, a late-afternoon treat, or even breakfast. Almond flour gives it a rich, buttery texture; almond extract and sliced almonds heighten the flavor.

27 of 100 Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Toasted Almond and Pecorino Snap Peas

Toasted Almond and Pecorino Snap Peas Recipe
Toasted almonds and shaved pecorino Romano cheese heighten the flavor of these sugar snap peas. Serve this quick side of Toasted Almond and Pecorino Snap Peas to complement your favorite entree.

28 of 100 Oxmoor House

Apricot-Almond Cobbler

Apricot-Almond Cobbler Recipe
Almonds and a sweet batter turn canned fruit into a decadent dessert.

29 of 100 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli with Pistachios

Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli with Pistachios Recipe
Budget tip: You can substitute chopped peanuts or almonds for the pistachios.

30 of 100 Photo: Karry Hosford

Pecan-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Pecan-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake Recipe
You can substitute chopped walnuts, almonds, or cashews for the pecans.

31 of 100 Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Randy Mon

Smoky Chipotle Snack Mix

Smoky Chipotle Snack Mix Recipe
This fun snack mix features corn cereal, slivered almonds, raisins, and ground chipotle chiles!

32 of 100 Photo: Plamen Petkov

Supercharged Cherry-Almond Cookies

Supercharged Cherry-Almond Cookies Recipe
Fruits and nuts give this cookie nutritional cred: Almonds provide vitamin E, calcium, and magnesium; tart cherries contribute disease-fighting anthocyanins and sleep-regulating melatonin. Find almond flour in your supermarket's natural foods section, or pulse 1 cup almonds in a food processor.

33 of 100 Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Raspberry-Almond Torte with Chocolate Ganache

Raspberry-Almond Torte with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
A torte is a cake enriched with nuts and often layered with jam. Almond paste is a mixture of ground almonds and sugar. Look for it in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.

34 of 100 Oxmoor House

Strawberry-Almond Salad with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Strawberry-Almond Salad with Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
The vinaigrette used to dress this salad adds a tang and sweetness to the crunchy almonds and juicy strawberries.

35 of 100 Photo: Rick Lew; Styling: Ana Kelley

Almond-Saffron Cake

Almond-Saffron Cake Recipe

This delicious Almond-Saffron Cake delicately combines the flavors of orange zest, almond paste, and saffron - a costly spice derived from the saffron crocus flower.

36 of 100 Photo: Gentl & Hyers; Styling: Kendra Smoot

Apricot-Thyme Galette

Apricot-Thyme Galette Recipe
A little bit of almond flour (also labeled almond meal) makes the dough more tender. Look for it on the baking aisle or in the gluten-free section.

37 of 100 Photo: Christina Holmes

Baked Camembert with Pears

Baked Camembert with Pears Recipe
A splash of pear brandy plus maple syrup and Spanish almonds put a modern spin on baked Brie.

38 of 100 Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr

Maple-Pecan Sundaes with Cinnamon Crisps

Maple-Pecan Sundaes with Cinnamon Crisps Recipe
Vary the nuts to your kids' preferences--walnuts or almonds would be equally tasty.

39 of 100 Photo: Oxmoor House

Banana-Caramel Sundaes

Banana-Caramel Sundaes Recipe
Candy-coated almonds give this superfast, simple ice-cream sundae a little something extra special. For variety, try substituting your favorite sugared or candied nut for the almonds.

40 of 100 Oxmoor House

Spiced Honey Almonds

Spiced Honey Almonds Recipe
Intensify the flavor and add extra crunch to your almonds by toasting them first. The spicy-sweet coating tastes delicious on almonds or any nut such as pecans, peanuts, or cashews.

41 of 100 Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Paige Hicks

Almond Brittle

Almond Brittle Recipe

Substitute pecans, walnuts, peanuts, or pine nuts for almonds, if you prefer.

42 of 100 Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Wasabi Peas & Almonds Coating

Wasabi Peas & Almonds Coating Recipe
Wasabi Peas & Almonds Coating takes you beyond the basic breadrumb topping for your favorite pork or chicken cutlet.

43 of 100 Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Cindy Barr

Fried Brown Rice with Red Pepper and Almond

Fried Brown Rice with Red Pepper and Almond Recipe
Thinly slice the pepper and onion so they cook quickly. You can sub cashews for the almonds.

44 of 100 Photo: Theresa Raffetto; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Shortbread

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Shortbread Recipe
Satisfy your sweet and salty cravings in one bite with these Chocolate-Dipped Almond Shortbread treats.

45 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Olive-Almond Green Beans

Olive-Almond Green Beans Recipe
Move over plain green beans for a side serving of Olive-Almond Green Beans. The kalamata olives give these beans its saltiness, toasted almonds a bit of crunch, and a touch of citrus thanks to lemon rind.

46 of 100 Photo: Oxmoor House

Chocolate-Nut Bars

Chocolate-Nut Bars Recipe
Flaxseed meal adds to the nuttiness of the walnuts and almonds in these delicious chocolate bar cookies.

47 of 100 Photo: Julie Bidwell; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Cranberry-Almond Shortbread

Cranberry-Almond Shortbread Recipe
Teatime calls for Cranberry-Almond Shortbread. Vary this shortbread by using lemon zest instead of orange, walnuts instead of almonds, or currants instead of cranberries.

48 of 100 Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

Glazed Chicken with Almond Quinoa

Glazed Chicken with Almond Quinoa Recipe
We love the flavor combination of Glazed Chicken with Almond Quinoa. The almonds give the quinoa a nice crunch, and the glaze on the chicken is slightly sweet with a punch.

49 of 100 Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Almendrados (Flourless Almond Cookies)

Almendrados (Flourless Almond Cookies) Recipe
Very little wheat is grown in Alicante, Spain, but almond trees abound, so a number of traditional desserts in the region use ground almonds in place of—or to supplement—precious flour. The almond base gives these flourless cookies a wonderfully nutty flavor.

50 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies Recipe
Brown sugar and butter underscore the tawny sweetness of the almond toffee bits in these oatmeal toffee cookies.

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Stone Fruit Salad with Toasted Almonds

Stone Fruit Salad with Toasted Almonds Recipe
Almond oil adds subtle nutty flavor to the dressing. You can use olive oil, if you prefer.

52 of 100 Iain Bagwell

Chocolate-Amaretto Semifreddo

Chocolate-Amaretto Semifreddo Recipe
Studded with dark cherries and toasted almonds, this creamy frozen dessert is a cinch to make.

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Chocolate-Almond Hearts

Chocolate-Almond Hearts Recipe
Blanched almonds are pretty white nuts with no brown skin coating. You can buy them at the supermarket.

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Double Chocolate-Raspberry Sundaes

Double Chocolate-Raspberry Sundaes Recipe
Get your chocolate fix with this chocolate ice cream sundae topped with chocolate shavings and sprinkled with toasted almonds.

55 of 100 Christina Schmidhofer

Sichuan Strawberry Slaw

Sichuan Strawberry Slaw Recipe
Roxanne Chan livens up her green salad with strawberries, almonds, and a dressing with a chile kick.

56 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Cranberry Chutney

Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Slivered almonds add crunch to Mary's favorite chutney, which she serves with shrimp or chicken.

57 of 100 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes

Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes Recipe
Top tender apple cupcakes with a sweet and crunchy topping of brown sugar and almonds, then drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze. The amaretto adds an even more distinct almond flavor to the cupcakes, but if you don't have it, you can use almond extract instead.

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Broccoli-Grape Salad

Broccoli-Grape Salad Recipe
For transporting, pack bacon and almonds separately in zip-top plastic bags to keep crunchy.

59 of 100 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Sparkling Ornament Cookies

Sparkling Ornament Cookies Recipe

These richly colored vanilla and almond-flavored cookies are perfect for little hands--the more sprinkles, the better!

60 of 100 Photo: Jessica Colyer

Almond Joy Blondies

Almond Joy Blondies Recipe

If you're a fan of Almond Joy, the classic chocolate, almond, and coconut bars, you're going to fall head over heels for these blondies. This easy dessert lets actual Almond Joy bars become the centerpiece as they form swirls and chunks of delicious candy goodness. If you find yourself with a bag of leftover Halloween candy, save the Almond Joys for these sweet treats right here.

61 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Roasted Asparagus with Almonds

Roasted Asparagus with Almonds Recipe

Roasted asparagus picks up a bit of crisp texture from the oven, but gets even more of it when topped with earthy almonds.

62 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Orange and Almond Salad

Orange and Almond Salad Recipe

The Orange and Almond Salad, weighs in at less than 100 calories. A guilt-free lunch has never tasted better.

63 of 100 Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries

Quinoa Salad with Apples, Almonds and Dried Cranberries Recipe

Toss quinoa with diced apples, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries and serve with a large lettuce leaf.

64 of 100 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto

Fettuccine with Squash & Pistachio Pesto Recipe

Cooking with store-bought cubed squash saves time on weeknights. You can sub in almonds or walnuts for the pistachios.

65 of 100 Photo: Oxmoor House

Scandinavian Almond Cake

Scandinavian Almond Cake Recipe
Claimed by both the Norwegians and the Danes, this sugary almond-topped cake is a favorite for all.

66 of 100 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad

Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad Recipe
Simple but delicious is the way one reader describes Arugula, Tomato, and Almond Salad. We think you will, too.

67 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Almond Lace

Almond Lace Recipe
Almond Lace pairs deliciously with an afternoon cup of tea. These crisp, crunchy cookies will leave you pining for more.

68 of 100 Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Halibut and Peach Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

Halibut and Peach Salad with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette Recipe
You can substitute another sustainable white fish (such as tilapia or striped bass) for the halibut, and pecans or hazelnuts for the almonds.

69 of 100 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Sautéed Almond Green Beans

Sautéed Almond Green Beans Recipe

Sprinkle almonds, salt, and pepper over sauteed green beans to prepare this simple side dish.

70 of 100 Photo: Travis Rathbone; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth

Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole Recipe

Apples and sliced almonds make a glorious addition to classic sweet potato casserole.

71 of 100 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Linda Hirst

Almond-Lime Zesties

Almond-Lime Zesties Recipe
With only five ingredients, Almond-Lime Zesties are straightforward and make a delectable afternoon (or anytime!) snack.

72 of 100 Oxmoor House

Milk Chocolate Almond Shake

Milk Chocolate Almond Shake Recipe
This creamy shake is the perfect remedy for a hot summer afternoon. Cool off with the sweet flavors of almond milk ice cream and cocoa.

73 of 100 Photo: Peden + Munk

Baby Lettuces with Feta, Strawberries and Almonds

Baby Lettuces with Feta, Strawberries and Almonds Recipe
This salad is an extraordinary combination of ingredients that wouldn't seem to go together: feta, strawberries and almonds.

74 of 100 Photo: Con Poulos

Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars

Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars Recipe
Feel free to swap walnuts or almonds for the pecans, or use half nuts and half dried cranberries for tart, chewy bars.

75 of 100 Photo: Kate Mathis

Smoked Almond Brittle

Smoked Almond Brittle Recipe
This clever sweet-and-savory brittle gets its unusual flavor from smoked almonds. The texture is light, crisp and almost honeycomb-like.

76 of 100 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich

Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich Recipe
Forget the typical PBJ and try Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich. Drizzle with a little honey for a little added sweetness.

77 of 100 Photo: Christina Holmes

Almond-Milk Rice Pudding

Almond-Milk Rice Pudding Recipe
Sushi rice makes this dairy-free rice pudding—made with unsweetened almond milk—pleasantly chewy and creamy.

78 of 100 Yunhee Kim

Curried Rice Salad

Curried Rice Salad Recipe
Turn microwave brown rice into a hearty salad by adding almonds, raisins, grapes, celery, and curry powder.

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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Meringues Recipe
Dress up these almond-flavored meringue cookies by dipping half of each cookie in a glaze of melted chocolate.

80 of 100 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Strawberries with Crunchy Almond Topping

Strawberries with Crunchy Almond Topping Recipe
This easy but stylish dessert is best made early in the day to let the strawberries macerate in the sweetened almond liqueur.

81 of 100 Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Mini Almond Cupcakes

Mini Almond Cupcakes Recipe
Kids will love decorating these cute Mini Almond Cupcakes. Feel free to tint the icing to a variety of festive shades for these little confections.

82 of 100 John Kernick

White Gazpacho

White Gazpacho Recipe
This refreshing gazpacho—made with apples, grapes, almonds and cucumber—is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

83 of 100 Photo: Nigel Cox; Styling: Sharon Ryan

Portobello Sandwiches with Red Pepper Sauce

Portobello Sandwiches with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
Serve with Grapefruit, Walnut, and Feta Salad. If you don't have almonds on hand, use any nut.

84 of 100 Oxmoor House

Chicken Stew with Green Olives

Chicken Stew with Green Olives Recipe
Give this stew a little crunch by lightly sprinkling almonds on top. The consistencies of the ingredients will mesh nicely with the flavors.

85 of 100 Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams

Popcorn Snack Bars

Popcorn Snack Bars Recipe
The combination of popcorn, coconut, almonds, raisins and apricots is the perfect blend of salty and sweet in these Popcorn Snack Bars.

86 of 100 Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Jaime Kim

Couscous with Chicken, Chickpeas and Apricots

Couscous with Chicken, Chickpeas and Apricots Recipe
Make dinner Middle Eastern by adding chopped rotisserie chicken to a mixture of couscous, chickpeas, apricots and almonds and serving alonside a bed of mixed greens.

87 of 100 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Chocolate Candied Almonds

Chocolate Candied Almonds Recipe

Time: 1 hour, plus freezing time. Caramel-roasted almonds covered in chocolate make the ultimate finger food.

88 of 100 Photo: Quentin Bacon

Green Beans with Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter

Green Beans with Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter Recipe
Add rich, nutty flavor to green beans by topping the steamed beans with a mixture of browned butter and toasted almonds.

89 of 100 Photo: Laurie Frankel

Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies

Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies Recipe

Start with a recipe for a basic cookie dough base, then add chocolate chips and almonds for a batch of hard-to-resist cookies.

Almond-Crusted Chicken with Scallion Rice

90 of 100 Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Almond-Crusted Chicken with Rice

Almond-Crusted Chicken with Rice Recipe
Brown the chicken quickly over high heat, then finish it in the oven to give the chicken a golden crust without burning the almonds.

91 of 100 Lee Harrelson

Ice Cream Treasures

Ice Cream Treasures Recipe
Use any combination of cereals you like. This frozen dessert would also be delicious with chocolate ice cream and chopped walnuts instead of almonds.

92 of 100 James Carrier

Dutch Spice Cookies

Dutch Spice Cookies Recipe
These simple almond and spiced cookies can be made in less than an hour. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes for a party or cookie swap.

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Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad

Chicken-and-Strawberry Salad Recipe
Top a mixture of mixed salad greens, strawberries and almonds with a sweet poppy seed dressing for a colorful springtime main dish salad.

94 of 100 Randy Mayor

Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe
Fresh rosemary and smoked almonds set this chicken salad apart from all the others, and rotisserie chicken breasts make it quick and easy.

95 of 100 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Mary Lyn Hill

Cranberry-Almond Cookies

Cranberry-Almond Cookies Recipe
Combine tart fresh cranberries and toasted almonds for a fresh twist. You’ll love the texture and combination of flavors in these cookies.

96 of 100 Leigh Beisch

Orange-Olive Chicken Scaloppine

Orange-Olive Chicken Scaloppine Recipe
Wine pairing: A dry rosé with citrus and berry notes and a hint of almonds.

Prep and cook time: About 20 minutes

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Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Oven-Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Top oven-roasted asparagus with slivers of toasted almonds for a quick and easy side dish.

98 of 100 Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Vanilla-Nut Pudding

Vanilla-Nut Pudding Recipe
A little salt adds depth to sweet foods so they don't taste flat. Use any nuts you like in place of the pistachios and almonds.

99 of 100 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Almond-Date Bars

Almond-Date Bars Recipe
Marcona almonds are blanched and roasted--you won't need to toast them. You can also substitute regular whole almonds. For the best texture, use whole pitted dates, not chopped; you need the sticky texture of the whole fruit.

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Smoked-Almond Butter with Crispy Rosemary

Smoked-Almond Butter with Crispy Rosemary Recipe
Almond butter is easy to find in stores, but making it with smoked almonds in the food processor is crazy easy, and the savory flavor is really unusual. Spread the butter on apples, pears, fennel and celery.