Almonds Great Appetizer With Drinks Recipes

15 DELICIOUS ALMOND RECIPES: HONEY SESAME ALMONDS & MORE!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place 2 tablespoons honey in a small, microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup and microwave for 15 seconds. In a large bowl, mix the honey with the remainder of the ingredients.
• Place the mixture on a parchment covered baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Allow to cool fully, then gently break apart the almonds. Store in an airtight container.

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon. , Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Place unbaked appetizers in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for 1 hour. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, place thawed appetizers on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

ALMONDS (GREAT APPETIZER WITH DRINKS)

Steps:

• Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for about 10 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
• Meanwhile, in a med saucepan melt butter over med heat until sizzling. Remove from heat. Stir in rosemary, sugar, salt and red pepper. Add almonds to butter mixture and toss to coat. Cool slightly before serving. If desired seal cooled nuts in an airtight container and store for up to 1 month in refrigerator or up to 3 months in freezer.

FIGS AND TOASTED ALMONDS BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).
• Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.

ALMOND FRUIT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars on high speed until light and fluffy; beat in egg yolk. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in almonds.
• In a small bowl, whisk jam to loosen. (Stirring the jam with a fork or a whisk will enable it to spread smoothly over the dough.) Gently press half of dough into bottom of prepared dish. With the back of a spoon, gently spread jam over dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border so the jam doesn't stick to the sides of the pan. Sprinkle remaining dough over top all the way to the edges; press gently to form top layer.
• Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely in dish. Cut into bars with a serrated knife.