Cherry Almond White Chocolate Biscotti
These are ideal dunked in a cup of coffee or tea. Or serve alongside a glass of Vin Santo or other dessert wine. Use blanched or unblanched almonds.
These are ideal dunked in a cup of coffee or tea. Or serve alongside a glass of Vin Santo or other dessert wine. Use blanched or unblanched almonds.
Ground chai tea and some additional ground chai spices give these buttery almond cookies a subtle, pleasing flavour. Find loose-leaf chai tea in bulk food stores or specialty tea shops. In a pinch, empty a tea bag or two to get the proper amount.
These cakes are inspired by financiers, the rich almond cakes that are a French pastry shop favourite. We used Nordic Ware mini cake and candy moulds for the photo, but mini tart or muffin tins are suitable, too.
Serve the almonds and blueberries in bowls so that everyone can personalize his or her own dish.
To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the chicken, almonds and raisins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.
Toasted coconut adds a chewy texture and tropical flavour to these tasty treats. The batter is suited to lots of variations: Substitute other dried fruits for the cherries or use pecans or walnuts instead of the almonds.
Sweet-tart cranberries add something special and festive to this cake. You can switch up the almonds with walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, or go totally nut-free with large-flake rolled oats.
These blueberry-studded cookies are a staff favourite at Canadian Living headquarters. Finely ground almonds replace some of the flour in the dough, adding extra nutty flavour.
With seasonal fruit, honey and almonds, this galette makes an impressive dessert. Rolled into a thin disc, marzipan addsflavour and ensures the base is crisp. Heat it in the microwave for 5 seconds if it is too difficult to roll.
