Recipes with almonds

Port-soaked dried figs stuffed with ricotta cheese and topped with a whole almond. An elegant make-ahead appetizer or dessert bite that needs overnight chilling.

Microwave amaretto cheesecake with almond crust and fresh raspberry sauce. Quick, creamy dessert without heating up the oven.

A buttery base complements the crunchy almond and lemon topping in these feather-light bars.

Crunchy Chinese coleslaw with crispy ramen noodles, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. Perfect potluck side ready in 30 minutes.

Braided almond crescent ring using store-bought crescent roll dough and almond paste filling. Golden, flaky, and topped with sliced almonds. Brunch showpiece in under 45 minutes.

Try this tasty party favorite that's just in time for the Christmas holidays!

Chinese-American almond cookies with butter, ground almonds, and almond extract for double the nutty flavor. Egg-washed and baked golden, these are the takeout-restaurant cookies you can finally make at home.

Almond Rocca: This is not for Almond Roca, yet it is close enough and it is real easy. In fact my 14 year old daughter has been making it by herself at christmas for the past 4 years. Hope this will meet your needs.

Elegant almond paste cookies piped into logs, baked until golden, then dipped in chocolate and chopped almonds. Bakery-style treats perfect for gift-giving.

Creamy chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and celery baked under a flaky crescent roll crust topped with shredded cheese and slivered almonds. A crunchy, bubbly crowd-pleaser.

Monkfish with Almonds, Sweet Red Peppers and Saffron recipe

Monkfish with Almonds, Sweet Red Peppers and Saffron recipe

A hearty vegetarian Thanksgiving loaf packed with lentils, brown rice, millet, ground almonds, and sage. Sliceable, satisfying, and a worthy holiday centerpiece for plant-based eaters.

Biscotti Napoletani: traditional eggless Italian almond biscotti with whole and ground almonds, sweetened with corn syrup. Twice-baked Neapolitan cookies built for dunking in espresso or vin santo.

Biscotti Napoletani: traditional eggless Italian almond biscotti with whole and ground almonds, sweetened with corn syrup. Twice-baked Neapolitan cookies built for dunking in espresso or vin santo.

No-bake chocolate truffles shaped like tiny mice with almond ears, dragee eyes, and licorice tails. A fun holiday treat kids love to make and eat. Makes 2 dozen.