Recipes with almonds

Ground almonds and cinnamon fold into stiff meringue to create these chewy Italian amaretti cookies where lemon zest and vanilla cut through the sweetness with bright, aromatic notes.

Vegan wild rice crepes stuffed with a savory trio of shiitake, oyster, and button mushrooms, finished with a silky nutty almond sauce. Elegant plant-based entertaining at its finest.

Halva gateau is a Middle Eastern layer cake with semolina-almond sponge, coffee syrup soak, and halva buttercream. Pistachio-topped elegance perfumed with cinnamon.

Moroccan-style lamb with honey, saffron, almonds, raisins, and chickpeas braised in a clay pot. A fragrant one-pot main dish with warm spices, served over brown rice or bulgur.

Eggless chocolate amaretto cheesecake: a rich, dense chocolate cheesecake made with egg substitute instead of whole eggs, spiked with amaretto and topped with whipped cream and sliced almonds. A nutty, chocolaty twist on the classic.

Homemade chocolate almond caramels infused with coffee-steeped cream. Chewy, rich, and studded with toasted almonds. Wrapped individually, they make a stunning handmade gift.

Angel food cake split into four layers and filled with strawberry and chocolate ice cream. Covered in whipped cream frosting with almonds and chocolate leaves.

A German-style no-yeast Christmas stollen with cottage cheese, rum, almonds, currants, sultanas, and candied lemon peel. Brushed with butter and dusted in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

No-bake chocolate pumpkin truffles with vanilla wafer crumbs, ground almonds, cinnamon, and coffee liqueur, dusted in powdered sugar. A rich fall candy that makes 48 pieces.

A chicken salad with grapes and pineapple tidbits is a delightful combination of juicy fruits and tender chicken. It's further elevated by the crunch of almonds and water chestnuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.

Cubed venison or elk in a sweet pineapple-almond sauce, served over rice or chow mein noodles. A retro wild game stir-fry ready in 30 minutes using leftover cooked meat.

Green bean almond rice with brown rice cooked in beef broth, toasted slivered almonds, red bell pepper, and tarragon. A savory side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Buttery cinnamon pound cake studded with toasted almonds, baked in a Bundt pan until golden. Dense, velvety crumb with nutty crunch in every slice.

A stunning dessert fried rice with caramelized sugar, vanilla-soaked dried fruit, toasted almonds, and warm cinnamon-clove spice. Wok-tossed in butter for a side dish that steals the show.

Buttery Mexican conchas shaped into spiral coils, glazed with warm honey, and topped with crunchy almonds. Homemade pan dulce that fills your kitchen with sweetness.

Chewy drop cookies loaded with chocolate-covered raisins and toasted almonds. Makes 5 dozen in just 25 minutes. A fun, crunchy cookie that kids love to help bake.