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How to Use Almonds in Cooking

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Nuts have always been a favorite snack; however, in light of recent studies regarding healthy fats, omega-3 and the protein powder of nuts such as almonds, there in now more reason to find create ways to use them in your cooking. A few tips can help.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Replace bread crumbs with crushed almonds when cooking a recipe that calls for bread crumbs. Place toasted almonds in a food processor and pulse until ground and then sprinkle them on casseroles or pasta dishes.

  2. Step 2

    Top sides with savory almonds to better enjoy garden salads, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, mashed potatoes and more. Place whole or slivered almonds in a skillet with olive oil and your choice of herbs and spices and toss until golden brown.

  3. Step 3

    Make your own almond butter from either raw or roasted almonds by simply pulsing in a food processor with a bit of olive oil, salt and honey. Spread almond butter on bagels, toast or muffins or use for cooking and baking your favorite recipes instead of peanut butter.

  4. Step 4

    Add the slight buttery flavor of almond slices to top baked goods such as cookies, scones, bread and muffins. Simply sprinkle almonds on top of kitchen creations before baking.

  5. Step 5

    Serve yourself a bowl of steaming oatmeal and enjoy like never before. Add some dried fruit of your choice, a spoonful of almonds, a splash of milk and and light squeeze of maple syrup for a gourmet breakfast your taste buds will die for.

  6. Step 6

    Enhance your poultry recipes by dicing apples, garlic, onions herbs and whole almonds and then using the mix as stuffing.

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