101 of Our Best Almond Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Dessert

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/101Broiled Cod With Fennel and Orange
A zesty mayonnaise spread is the secret to super-tender, flavorful fish, and holds the almond crust in place. Add white beans, broccolini, fennel, and slices of orange for a sheet-pan dinner that cooks under the broiler in just 6 minutes.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell2/101Green Beans Amandine
This French classic is a favorite holiday side. Toasting the almonds in butter adds a nutty richness to the dish that’s perfectly balanced out by a squeeze of lemon juice added at the end
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton3/101Saffron Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Almonds
Saffron rice is an indispensable accompaniment in Persian cuisine, and it tastes just as good made with fluffy quinoa. Crushing and steeping the saffron in hot water brings out its full flavor and color. If you have coconut oil on hand, the naturally sweet flavor pairs nicely with the cherries and almonds.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Jerri Joy, Food Styling by Anna Hampton4/101Carrot Tart With Ricotta and Almond Filling
Arranging the carrots in a geometric pattern transforms this savory tart into a truly show-stopping side or appetizer.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle5/101Almond-Apricot Food Processor Cake
This wonderfully moist cake comes together quickly in the food processor, with some apricots puréed and some folded into the batter, infusing their summery flavor throughout.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog6/101Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
A bright alternative to heavy, buffet-worthy sides, this salad features Tuscan kale and crunchy oil-toasted almonds.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton7/101Apple-Cranberry Crisp With Oatmeal-Cookie Crumble
Tangy cranberries and sweet orange zest add a floral tartness to this apple crisp topped with an almond-studded, oatmeal-cookie crumble.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson8/101Gluten-Free Crab Cakes With Snap Pea Salad
A mixture of ground almonds and cornmeal takes the place of traditional breadcrumbs in these scallion- and mint-studded crab cakes.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews9/101Italian Easter Bread
This Italian sweet yeast bread must be prepped in stages, so you'll want to start it the day before you plan to serve. If you can't find the traditional dove-shaped paper mold, you can bake it in a springform pan.
Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen10/101Parsnip-Wrapped Devils on Horseback
This vegetarian version of the classic appetizer uses soy sauce, smoked paprika, and smoked almonds to pack so much savory flavor that no one will miss the traditional bacon.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks11/101Tempura Kale Salad With Shiitake Mushrooms, Raisins, and Almonds
The crispy, crunchy tempura kale in this salad takes the place of breadcrumbs, adding a filling bite that will have you going back for more.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi12/101Whole-Grain Waffles With Strawberries and Almonds
Oats, whole wheat flour, and flax give these waffles delicious, nutty flavor—the nutritional boost is just a bonus.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks13/101One-Pot Curried Cauliflower with Couscous and Chickpeas
A warming stew of quick-cooking lentils, pearled couscous, and canned chickpeas topped with tangy lime yogurt, crunchy sliced almonds, and fresh herbs.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton14/101White Chocolate Fruitcake Bars
These cookie bars are studded with the best parts of traditional fruitcake (orange zest, dried fruit, and nuts) and spiced up with lots of fresh ginger.