Almond Raspberry French Macarons

These impressive little French jewels are perfectly bite-size and add an elegant touch to a dessert tray. They are notoriously tricky to make, but we've made this recipe as foolproof as possible. They demand all of your attention while making them, but the accolades you'll receive from guests make it all worthwhile. These cookies can easily be reinvented with different flavours of preserves, such as peach or apricot. Or try dulce de leche or chocolate ganache for a richer filling.

Olive Oil & Almond Cake

Almond Cherry Jam Bars

Jam-filled treats, like these bars layered with cherry jam, are begging to be enjoyed with a cup of your favourite brew.

Raspberry Almond Spiral Biscuits

You can bake these biscuits right from the freezer on Christmas morning. Serve with cream cheese and raspberry jam.

Twice-Baked Mushroom Potatoes

Serve with: Almond Green Beans

Curried Lentil-Almond Burgers

Perfect for #MeatlessMonday, this burger is oh-so-satisfying that even the most devout meat-eater will be asking for the recipe.

Toasted-Almond Caramel Dacquoise

This elegant dessert will impress any guest. Assemble it in advance to refrigerate and allow the meringue to soften to a cakelike consistency.

Crunchy Almond Noodle Salad

Arrange the vegetables on top so they keep crisp and crunchy-fresh until lunchtime.

Chocolate Almond Coconut Thumbprints

A buttery coconut filling takes these chocolate cookies into extraordinary territory.

Chocolate Almond Reindeer Droppings

When heading into the kitchen with small kids, it's best to keep the ingredients simple and the prep minimal. These crunchy, chewy chocolate clusters need just five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, so they're the perfect choice for a quick afternoon treat.