Recipes with almonds

Classic French trout amandine with whole trout pan-fried in butter, topped with golden sauteed almonds, fresh lemon, and parsley. Bistro elegance from a simple technique.

Fruited smoked turkey salad with mostaccioli pasta, cantaloupe, strawberries, scallions, and toasted almonds. A bright summer pasta salad with smoky, sweet, and crunchy in every bite.

Trifle cheesecake on a coconut macaroon crust with sweet sherry, sour cream, and a strained raspberry preserve topping. Finished with whipped cream and slivered almonds.

Irish pan-fried trout in a buttery almond, honey, and cream sauce brightened with lemon. A rustic Celtic classic with rich nutty depth over flaky river fish.

Low-fat cherry-almond biscotti with dried cherries, chopped almonds, and almond extract. No butter or oil needed in this crispy, twice-baked Italian cookie for dipping.

Springtime chicken salad with poached chicken breast, snap-tender asparagus, crisp iceberg, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. A light, protein-packed main salad finished with toasted almonds.

Almond poppy seed muffins with a light, tender crumb. Simple pantry ingredients, mixed by hand in one bowl, and ready in 35 minutes. Nutty, lightly sweet, and studded with crunchy poppy seeds.

Baked fish fillets topped with a cilantro, lime, jalapeno, and toasted almond sauce. A light Mexican-style seafood dish with bright, fresh flavor.

Oven-baked curried rice pilaf with dried apricots, toasted slivered almonds, and vegetable stock. A hands-off vegetarian side dish with sweet-savory depth.

Whole pears poached in apple cider with vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks, then glazed with a reduced spiced syrup. An elegant, make-ahead autumn dessert.

Whole wheat date and almond bread machine loaf: hearty oat, whole wheat and bread flour base studded with sweet chopped dates and toasted almonds. Healthy breakfast bread, hands-off.

Raspberry chicken salad with a creamy yogurt-raspberry dressing, toasted almonds, and fresh berries over mixed greens. A light, fruity main-course salad ready in 20 minutes.

No-bake Oriental chews made with toasted chow mein noodles and coconut mixed into melted chocolate and butterscotch chips with slivered almonds. Crunchy, chewy, and sweet, these set on wax paper in minutes.

Heavenly hash candy made with unsweetened chocolate, cream, marshmallows, roasted almonds, and pecans boiled to soft ball stage. A vintage chocolate fudge-style confection cut into squares.

Chocolate coconut crunch cookies loaded with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped roasted almonds. Slow-baked at low heat for a crispy, chewy cookie with toasted edges.

Crunchy chocolate almond biscotti with cocoa powder, toasted whole almonds, and chocolate chips. Double-baked Italian cookies built for dunking in coffee or espresso.