Almonds - quick and easy recipes - page 20

I could go on and on about how much I love olive trees. I even have olive trees growing in my yard — and that’s just the beginning of my obsession. So, it didn’t take much convincing for me to try making a dessert with olive oil, and citrus is a natural pairing. I like to serve this cake with plain whipped cream and basil leaves for garnish. Or simply dust the top with confectioners’ sugar and call it a day.

My husband, Jack, isn’t the biggest fan of avocados. I prep this one while he’s not looking, and he’s yet to realize that this decadent chocolaty dessert is made from pureed avocado.

Toffee is one of those things that Christina Lane used to be too intimidated to make at home. She’d had a few failures, she will admit. When Lane figured out that she could make toffee based on watching the sugar change color instead of using a thermometer, she was a changed woman. Lane makes this often over the holidays, but it’s welcome any time of year.

Do you know the Muffin Man? If you do, you may want to tip him off to these delicious vegan treats. Chocolate and banana are a match made in culinary heaven, while the addition of granola brings in an earthy and necessary crunch. Breakfast never tasted so good (or healthy)!

Is rice pudding the best comfort dessert of all time? This recipe is convincing enough—it’s simple and satisfying, and comes together in less than half an hour. All you do is combine milk, raw rice, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in a bit of vanilla or almond extract and boom, you’re done.

Say you made a big batch of Big Brother slop (just go with it) —you might get tired of eating it in bowls, no matter what garnishes you’re piling on. So here’s a recipe for Lemon Chive Waffles that works in about a cup of slop (or call it oatmeal, if that’s more appealing). The waffles get a nutritional boost and a bit of texture, while remaining light and fluffy from the addition of whipped egg whites, and bright with lemon zest and juice.

Usually, Asian meals has vegetables, including amaizing seafood salads. This recipe has salmon, an awesome ingredient for a healthy and tasty dish. Don't miss it!

This sweet pudding produces its own sauce during cooking, that's why is typically prepared with a layer of batter above or below a layer of ingredients intended to form the sauce while the pudding itself cooks. Don't miss it!

One of the most nutritious and delicious recipes that can be made with pasta. In Italy, it's typical to combine salmon with fresh pasta. A cheese and dairy-free recipe, ideal for a balanced, low-calorie diet.

Enjoy a healthy and delicious Salmon Teriyaki!

This basic rolled oats oatmeal recipe is meant to be a foundation for your future oatmeal bowls. Start with this and mix in your favorite flavors.

It’s never a bad time for dessert. Cookies, cake, pie, you name it! But sometimes you need to change it up with something a little fancier: enter macarons. They may seem intimidating but with our easy-to-follow guide, they don’t have to be

Almond milk is easily made from almonds and water. You can then add a sweetener, pinch of salt and vanilla extract if you'd like.

This snack satisfies the craving for sweets and contains many nutrients such as fibre, minerals and vegetable protein. The energy balls are sweetened with dates, which have hardly any fat but are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Custard tarts or flans pâtissier is a baked pastry consisting of an outer pastry crust filled with egg custard. This recipe includes two variations: coconut custard and whipped cream topping, added by American cuisine. Don't miss it!

If you love granola, you need to try this easy recipe, much healthier than store bought granola. This version of granola includes pecans, almond, cranberries and sunflower seeds. But you can add other nuts and seeds to your taste.