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Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds

Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add almonds to the skillet at this time; cook and stir until almonds are light golden brown.
  2. 2 Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble or chop bacon, then return to the skillet. Melt butter in with drippings. Add green beans; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes.

By Lizzie Qualls McCrory

Black Rice

Black Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add black rice, onion, and almonds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Love2cook32

Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
  3. 3 Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

By Cheri

Napa Cabbage Salad

Napa Cabbage Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Finely shred cabbage; do not chop. Combine green onions and cabbage in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make the crunchy topping: Melt butter in a pot. Stir ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds into the pot with melted butter.
  4. 4 Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn, for 5 to 7 minutes. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
  5. 5 Make the dressing: Heat oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small saucepan. Bring the dressing to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
  6. 6 Toss together cabbage with crunchy topping and dressing immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Carol

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  2. 2 Add almonds and garlic to drippings in the skillet; cook briefly over medium heat until toasted. Add Brussels sprouts; quickly toss to coat with drippings. Sprinkle red wine vinegar over sprouts; toss to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sprouts are wilted. Off heat, stir in bacon; season with salt and black pepper.

By Boomdog02

Strawberry Mango Mesclun Salad

Strawberry Mango Mesclun Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar, oil, salt, and vinegar in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix salad greens, sweetened dried cranberries, strawberries, mango, and onion. To serve, toss with dressing and sprinkle with almonds.

By scoopnana

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes; drain, cool, and crumble.
  3. 3 Combine bacon, broccoli, onion, raisins, and almonds together in a bowl; mix well.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth.
  5. 5 Stir dressing into the salad until broccoli is evenly coated.
  6. 6 Serve immediately or chill the salad before serving, as desired. Enjoy!

By Nora

Chef Bill's Green Bean Almondine with Cranberries

Chef Bill's Green Bean Almondine with Cranberries

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it starts to brown and smell nutty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans, garlic powder, and salt; cook and stir until beans are tender, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add almonds and cranberries; toss lightly to combine. Add orange juice and season with white pepper.

By Billy Lee Cuthbertson Jr

Emily's Coleslaw

Emily's Coleslaw

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Break ramen noodles into small pieces and add to the coleslaw mix; add sunflower seed kernels, almonds, green onions, and water chestnuts.
  2. 2 Whisk ramen noodle seasoning, canola oil, vinegar, and sugar together in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved into the liquid; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

By Allrecipes Member

Nutty Strawberry Salad

Nutty Strawberry Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate vinaigrette for at least 6 hours.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook until toasted and golden brown. Cool.
  3. 3 Toss romaine, strawberries, and toasted almonds together in a large bowl until well combined; toss with vinaigrette just before serving.

By Trina

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss sweet potatoes, onions, olive oil, amaretto, thyme, salt and pepper in a shallow medium-sized baking dish.
  3. 3 Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with toasted almonds.

By Jean Carper

Fruity Couscous Salad

Fruity Couscous Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
  3. 3 Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Strawberry and Mandarin Salad

Strawberry and Mandarin Salad

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Stir almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar together in the skillet; cook until the sugar has melted and coats the almonds; 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, hot sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Toss spring mix, oranges, strawberries, celery, onion, and parsley together in a large mixing bowl; drizzle the vegetable oil mixture over the lettuce mixture and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the salad to serve.

By Jenn

Sweet and Savory Kale

Sweet and Savory Kale

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, sugar, mustard, and vinegar; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in kale; cook, covered, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add dried cranberries; boil, uncovered, until liquid reduces by about half and cranberries soften, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.

By SJRJA

Jenny's Sweet Waldorf Salad

Jenny's Sweet Waldorf Salad

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine apples, pear, celery, almonds, raisins, grapes, and cranberries. In a separate bowl, stir together yogurt, both sugars, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Pour dressing over fruit mixture and gently stir until evenly coated.

By Jenny Mahler

Red Quinoa and Tuscan Kale

Red Quinoa and Tuscan Kale

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and red bell pepper. Return water to a boil, place cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes; add kale and continue cooking until quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Stir feta cheese, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil with the onion mixture; add quinoa mixture and stir. Season mixture with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

By Selayma

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Emily's Strawberry Balsamic Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
  2. 2 Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

By Cincy Emily

Healthier Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Healthier Homemade Green Bean Casserole

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Toss almonds with brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool; break apart clusters.
  4. 4 Cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water in a large skillet, covered, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water; drain again. Place in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add to beans and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 ½- to 2-quart baking dish.
  6. 6 Whisk almond milk, wine, cornstarch, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to skillet; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, scraping up any browned bits, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chives. Pour over bean mixture in the baking dish.
  7. 7 Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By coweed

Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  3. 3 Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
  4. 4 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.

By AnnInLondon

Margarita Balls I

Margarita Balls I

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush vanilla wafers into crumbs; combine with ground almonds.
  2. 2 Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes, or according to package directions.
  3. 3 Combine tequila, orange marmalade, and light corn syrup in a blender; blend until smooth.
  4. 4 Stir tequila mixture and melted chocolate into crumb mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls and coat with sugar. Store in refrigerator.

By Paula Cronin

Cinnamon Horchata

Cinnamon Horchata

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add cinnamon sticks and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine rice and almonds in a blender; blend to the consistency of sand. Transfer to a bowl and mix in cinnamon water. Cover and let sit for 6 hours.
  3. 3 Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice. Save cinnamon sticks but discard almond and rice solids. Add 6 cups cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and cinnamon sticks. Serve over ice.

By Suzie Lopez O'Connor

Iced Horchata Coffee

Iced Horchata Coffee

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice, water, and almonds in a blender. Blend the mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. The mixture will be coarse.
  2. 2 Strain mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher; discard solids. Stir in cold brew concentrate and blue agave.
  3. 3 Serve over ice. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.

By Jamie Justice Yost

Coconut Horchata

Coconut Horchata

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice, almonds, and coconut flakes into a food processor. Process until ground to the consistency of sand. Pour rice mixture into a bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover and rest for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Strain rice mixture through a sieve twice, discarding ground rice, almonds, and coconut. Stir in coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. Stir in cold water and serve over ice.

By Suzie Lopez O'Connor

Strawberry Horchata

Strawberry Horchata

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 3 cups hot water, almonds, and rice in a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix®; blend until smooth. Pour into a container, add cinnamon stick, and cover; let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Remove cinnamon stick from mixture break up into small pieces. Pour mixture and cinnamon pieces into the Vitamix® and blend until cinnamon pieces are pulverized and blended.
  3. 3 Strain mixture over a sieve. Pour back into Vitamix® and add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and stevia. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour over ice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.

By Yoly

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. 4 Place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
  7. 7 Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

By Bernie

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.
  3. 3 Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake along with the almonds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

By Shelley

Sweet Orange Tamales

Sweet Orange Tamales

Prep
30 min
Cook
95 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  2. 2 Combine oranges and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to turn into jam, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. 3 While jam is cooling, place lard in a large bowl, add 2 or 3 ice cubes, and beat with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar until well incorporated.
  4. 4 Combine masa dough and baking powder in a separate bowl. Knead together for a few minutes. Add masa to lard mixture. Mix in milk alternately with orange juice, beating continuously with the electric mixer. Mix in cooled jam, raisins, and almonds.
  5. 5 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
  6. 6 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By AnaMaría

Mexican Christmas Roast Pork

Mexican Christmas Roast Pork

Prep
30 min
Cook
330 min
Total
730 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pierce pork with a sharp knife, making several slits all over the top of the leg; place into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup cider, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour over pork. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 6 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove pork leg from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
  4. 4 Transfer pork leg to a roasting pan, reserving juices that have collected in the bowl. Mix pineapple juice into the bowl; pour over the pork. Insert almonds and prunes into the slits on top and in the center of the pork. Inject some of the remaining cider into the pork using a baster. Pour any remaining cider on top. Rub lard over the top of the pork and cover with pineapple slices. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 5 to 6 hours. Remove foil and bake until browned, about 30 minutes more. Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes before carving.

By Anamaria

Chicken in Mole Sauce

Chicken in Mole Sauce

3.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the chickens into pieces, reserving the breasts. Place chicken pieces except the breasts in a deep saucepan over medium heat; add the onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Cover the pan and simmer 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Cut the breasts into halves and add to the saucepan; simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken; cut the meat into bite sized pieces.
  3. 3 Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer, reserving the liquid and discarding the onion, garlic, and skimmed fat. If you have less than 3 cups of reserved liquid, add water to make 3 cups. If you have more than 3 cups, return to the pan and bring to a boil; cook until volume of liquid reduces to 3 cups.
  4. 4 Combine the chili powder, almonds, banana, cinnamon, salt, tortilla pieces, sesame seeds, and pine nuts in a blender. Blend on low, slowly adding the reserved liquid in a stream until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture and remaining liquid into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and chocolate; cook and stir until the butter and chocolate have melted. Stir the chicken pieces into the sauce; continue cooking until the chicken is heated completely through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By deondra

Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream

Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
85 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups milk and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and 2 tablespoons masa harina together in a bowl until well combined. Add to milk, stirring constantly, until pastry cream thickens, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to cool for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  4. 4 Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander and finely chop.
  5. 5 Beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar and continue to beat until mixture is very fluffy. Add 2 cups masa harina and baking powder and continue mixing dough by hand. Add milk, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough has a soft and fluffy texture. Mix in rice flour and if necessary, add more milk. Keep kneading dough until it is smooth and moist. Add almonds and continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic.
  6. 6 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of pastry cream down the center of the dough. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
  7. 7 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

By cocinaidentidad