Ebook: Almonds: Recipes, History, Culture

From the anatomy of a nut to the history of the almond in world culture, the cultivation of almond orchards in California, and nutrition provided by a favorite nut, Bryant and Fentress provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high-protein, dietfriendly almond. Try Soba Noodles with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce; Almond-Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Apricot Glaze; Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Almonds and Honey; Almond Florentine Cookies; Chocolate-Amaretto Torte; Moroccan Rice Pudding; and classic Chocolate-Almond Bark.;Preface; Introduction; The Essential Almond; The Cultivated Almond; Nutrition and Versatility in a Nutshell; Starters & Snacks; Spiced Roasted Almonds with Rosemary and Lemon; Salted and Spiced Green Almonds; Smoked Trout Mousse with Almonds; Burnt Sugar Almonds; Almond-Stuffed Dates with Bacon; Green Olive and Almond Tapenade; White Gazpacho with Green Grapes and Almonds; Almond Butter Granola Bars; Almond and Raisin Granola; Banana-Almond Smoothie; Almond Chai with Dates and Honey; Salads & Vegetables; Asian Citrus and Almond Slaw; White Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Green Almonds.