Everybody loves almonds

Almonds shine in this savoury, sweet, nutty menu.

Updated:: 2009-09-28 20:16

Published:: 2008-03-05 00:00

By: Andrew Chase

Photography By: Kevin Hewitt

Almonds have been in our diet for thousands of years, and are still considered one of the healthiest snacks around.

But before condemning almonds as strictly snack fare, check out these six recipes highlighting the delicious versatility of this fine nut.

Recipes

Almond-Crusted Fish Fillets

This is a fabulous and easy change from breaded fish, and you can use any fairly thin skinless fish fillets, such as...
Almond and Pepper Soup

A familiar pairing in many Spanish dishes, sweet peppers and almonds marry exceptionally well.
Almond Gnocchi with Sage Butter and Pecorino Cheese

This recipe was inspired by the almond gnocchi of chef Ben de Vries of Luella Restaurant in San Francisco, where I savoured...
Chicken in Almond Sauce

This is a great favourite with all my dinner guests, who often request this dish when they are invited - the fragrant creamy...
Chocolate Almond Bundt Cake

For the richest flavour in the centre whirl of this deeply chocolaty Bundt cake, use almond butter made from roasted...
Almond Butter Cookies

These delicious cookies are chock-full of almonds. Use almond butter made from roasted almonds; if it's unsalted, increase...

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Homemakers Magazine, April 2007. Click to subscribe online and never miss an issue.

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