Almonds [electronic resource] : Recipes, History, Culture

ISBN:

9781423634652

Title:

Author:

Bryant, Barbara.

Personal Author:

Bryant, Barbara.

Publication Information:

Newburyport : Gibbs Smith, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

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

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets, Feta, and Toasted AlmondsProvençal Tuna Salad with Almonds, Olives, and Capers in Lettuce Cups; Roasted Cauliflower with Dukkah; Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds; Winter Kale and Quinoa Salad with Carrots and Raisins; Green Beans with Almonds; Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Rice, Cranberries, and Almonds; Sautéed Spinach with Almonds, Chickpeas, and Lemon; Zucchini Carpaccio with Toasted Almonds; Pasta & Grains; Greek Orzo Salad with Zucchini, Tomato, Feta, and Almonds; Soba Noodles with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce

Toasted Pearl Couscous with Almonds and HarissaAlmond and Saffron Rice Pilaf; Farrotto with Almonds, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Balsamic-Glazed Radicchio; Linguine with Almonds and Garlic; Bulgur Salad with Chickpeas, Pomegranate Seeds, and Almonds; Bucatini with Pesto Trapanese; Land & Sea; Almond-Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Apricot Glaze; Pulled Pork with Red Mole; Wine-Braised Chicken with Saffron and Almonds; Mughlai Chicken Biryani; Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken; Almond- and Mint-Crusted Lamb Chops; Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Almonds, and Honey

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with AlmondsSpanish Meatballs in Onion and Almond Sauce; Roasted Sea Bass with Orange, Olive, and Almond Gremolata; Catalan Fish Stew with Chorizo, Fennel, and Almond Picada; Almond-and-Lemon-Crusted Salmon; Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco Sauce; Baked Goods & Desserts; Almond Flour Bread; Almond and Apricot Skillet Bread; Almond and Cinnamon Kringle; Toasted Almond and Orange Biscotti with Golden Raisins; Salted Almond Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks; Almond Florentines; Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart

Lemon Semolina and Almond Cake with Olive Oil and HoneyChocolate-Amaretto Torte; Almond-Fig Tea Cakes; Almond Semifreddo and Port Wine-Poached Figs with Almond Praline; Moroccan Rice Pudding; Plum Trifle with Amaretti; Chocolate Almond Bark with Raisins and Chile; Almond Granita with Raspberries; Acknowledgments; Further Reading; Metric Conversion Chart

Subject Term:

Cooking (Almonds).

Added Author:

Fentress, Betsy.

Balslev, Lynda.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

Newburyport : Gibbs Smith, 2014.

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Summary

A treasury of information and "simple and creative" recipes that make the most of this delicious, nutritious nut (Daniel Boulud, chef and restaurateur).

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, this book provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high-protein, diet-friendly almond--along with numerous recipes that incorporate this scrumptious ingredient in snacks, starters, salads, pasta dishes, entrees, and desserts.

Try over 50 recipes including 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 * Chocolate-Almond Bark * and more

Includes photos

Author Notes

Barbara Bryant is co-author of The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook (Andrews McMeel, 2009). She is president of Watermark Foundation and is a St. Louis-based philanthropist activist in the arts, culture, K-12 education, faith, and international development. She is the founder and president of Watermark, Ltd., the publishing producer of The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook.Betsy Fentress is co-author of The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook (Andrews McMeel, 2009). She is a professional writer and editor and avid baker. She is the vice-president of Watermark, Ltd. and lives in St. Louis.Lynda Balslev is an award-winning food writer, editor and recipe developer based in the San Francisco Bay area. She writes about food and travel, contributes to NPR's Kitchen Window, Relish magazine, Marin magazine and authors the blog TasteFood, a compilation of more than 500 original recipes, photos and stories.