Preparing Marconas usually involves blanching their skin off, then frying them or confit-style slow-cooking them over low heat in olive oil. The prized almonds are then packaged with their cooking oil ...

Cook's note: You can buy blanched almonds but they cost more than those that still have their skins on. Blanch them yourself by dropping into boiling water for 1 minute and then rinsing with cold ...

What uses only five ingredients, is gluten-free and makes a perfect Passover treat? These French country-style almond macaroons. Blanched almonds are blended together in a food processor along with ...

It seems like Rosh Hashanah customs were created by lovers of fruits and vegetables. Most families will begin Sunday night’s holiday dinner with apple wedges dipped in honey to symbolize the hope for ...

As the cooler weather approaches, those belly warming casseroles and stews are a welcome change from summer‘s lighter fare, but they can sometimes lack that coveted texture and crunchiness. Adding a ...