Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...
Grapes with Lemon-Honey Yogurt
We like to sweeten up Greek yogurt with honey, cinnamon and vanilla. The tasty dressing is a delightful counterpoint to...
Cherry Pinwheel Cookies
A crisp, light textured cookie with a mild cherry flavor will add great color to your holiday cookie tray.—Jenn Reagan,...
Chai Chocolate Chip Shortbread
I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...
Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly
These bite-size beauties look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and boast a delicate almond flavor. The hidden...
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Tart
A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart...
Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Brickle
I love a soft brittle because the texture is wonderful and different. The flavors in this one remind me of...
Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs
Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...
Company Green Salad
I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...
Asparagus Phyllo Bake
I'm Greek and I grew up wrapping everything in phyllo dough. When asparagus is in season, I bring out the...
Red Pepper Tapenade
This roasted red pepper tapenade combines sweet red peppers, almonds and basil into a delicious spread that's perfect for entertaining...
Horchata
In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on...
Raspberry Red Bakewell Tart
I fell for the Bakewell tart, a British dessert, while stationed in Dubai with the Navy. Jam with almond filling...
Vanilla Crescents
These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or...
Apple-Almond Bake
When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Almonds
If Brussels sprouts taste bitter to you, roast them for a gentle sweetness that goes with cranberries and almonds. This...
Lemon-Butter Tilapia with Almonds
Sometimes I want a nice meal without a ton of effort or wait time. Thankfully, I have this lemony, buttery...
Fruit & Almond Bites
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...
Almond-Crusted Chops with Cider Sauce
I use finely ground almonds to give pork chops a crunchy crust. The cider sauce makes them tangy, creamy and...
Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...
Almond Cheesecake
This rich and creamy almond cheesecake is accented with sweet almond flavor and finished with a tangy sour cream topping.
Nutty O’s Snack
Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in...
Mandarin Almond Salad
Here's a refreshing salad that's always a hit at our house. Crisp greens, bright oranges and red onion add pretty...
Coconut Crunch Delight
I tasted this light dessert 7 years ago at a potluck and got the recipe from my mom's dear friend....
Almond Peach Muffins
Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a good "brown bag treat", try these. I also make them for breakfast...
Almond Raspberry Stars
The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....
Almond Tea Cakes
When I have time—usually in the winter—I love to bake. I make these tea cakes every Christmas, double the recipe...
Chicken Crescent Amandine
This easy, elegant-looking dish is nice enough for special occasions...but you'll make it for family too! For a change-or-taste, substitute...
Raspberry Almond Tart
This delicious torte is a longtime family tradition for the holidays. It's one of my sister's favorites, and she's a...