Publisher's Synopsis
Recipes, History, Culture 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 favourite nut, Bryant and Fentress provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high-protein, dietfriendly almond. Scrumptious recipes for appetizers, entrees and desserts lift the almond to new heights. Try 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, and classic Chocolate-Almond Bark.