A goat cheese and almond filling in tender chicken delivers succulence in every delicious bite.
You can fill the thumbprint in these cookies with other jams, too. Or before baking, press an unblanched almond into the cookie instead of making an indentation.
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.
With a pat-in pastry and stir-together filling, this tart is easy and quick to prepare. Look for sliced almonds with the skins on for more definition. For a special treat, add a splash of bourbon to the whipped cream topping.
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.
