Is there a nut more versatile than the almond? Whether you\u2019re reaching for almond flour to make a gluten-free dessert<\/a>, blending whole almonds into butter<\/a> (or homemade almond milk<\/a>!), or topping a piece of fish with toasty slivered almonds, there\u2019s no denying the oblong nut makes its way around.<\/p>\n Including elegant cakes, chewy cookies, creamy sauces, crunchy snacks, refreshing drinks, and even a few savory dinners, these almond recipes cover just about every meal of the day. No matter what you have in the pantry\u2014be it whole almonds, sliced almonds, slivered almonds, almond paste, almond extract, almond flour, or almond butter\u2014there\u2019s an ideal use for it below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Every baker needs this quintessential almond recipe in their repertoire. Almond paste delivers rich, nutty flavor and an incredibly tender crumb with very little effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco, prop styling by Emily Eisen<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n
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