Cooking, baking, refining: Almonds can be so versatile in your kitchen
If you love almonds, you'll love this week. Our themed week, "All About Almonds!" , is dedicated entirely to their delicate nutty flavor – from sweet to savory, from classic to surprising. Almonds aren't just healthy and versatile; they transform every dish into something special. Whether as flour, a topping, a snack, or a refined ingredient: today we'll show you how you can easily shine in the kitchen with almonds.
1. For a sweet start: Almond pancakes with honey and berries
A breakfast that makes you happy – fluffy pancakes with a delicate almond aroma, perfect for starting the day or a leisurely Sunday brunch.
Almond pancakes with lavender honey
Ingredients:
- 100 g almond flour with skin
- 100 g spelt flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for frying
- 2 tbsp wild lavender honey with almond
- Fresh berries and slivered almonds (skinless) for garnish
Preparation:
In a bowl, mix almond flour, spelt flour, and baking powder. Add eggs, milk, and sugar, and whisk until smooth. Heat a little butter in a pan and bake small pancakes until golden brown. Serve with berries, lavender honey, and slivered almonds.
Tip: For extra fluffiness, you can separate the eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff – this will make the pancakes particularly airy.
2. Pure baking pleasure: almond dream cake
A classic that never disappoints: juicy, nutty, wonderfully aromatic.
Fig and almond cake
Ingredients:
- 150 g skinless almond flour
- 100 g butter
- 100 g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150 g fresh or dried figs
- 1 tbsp honey or almond brittle as a topping
Preparation:
Cream the butter and sugar together, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the almond flour and baking powder and mix until a smooth batter forms. Finely chop the figs, fold them into the batter, and pour it into a greased pan. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for about 35 minutes. Brush with honey or sprinkle with almond brittle before serving.
Variation: A dash of almond liqueur gives the cake a delicate, aromatic note.
3. For a snack: Crunching is allowed!
Almonds are the ideal snack for any occasion. They provide energy, satisfy small hunger pangs, and taste irresistible.
Roasted almonds – classic or creative
Classic:
- 200 g almonds with skin
- 100 g sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 100 ml water
Bring sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon and water to a boil in a pan, add almonds and stir until the sugar caramelizes. Then let cool on baking paper.
Creative option:
Try our roasted almonds with strawberry yogurt , marzipan, or raspberry balsamic vinegar . They add variety to your snack bowl and are also a wonderful gift idea.
4. Savory & surprising: Almond meets vegetables
Almonds aren't just for sweet dishes. They also add a nice crunch to savory dishes.
Roasted pumpkin and almond bowl
Ingredients:
- 400 g Hokkaido pumpkin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, rosemary
- 3 tbsp roasted almond kernels
- 1 tbsp pumpkin-almond fruit spread
- 1 handful of arugula or spinach
Preparation:
Cut the pumpkin into pieces, mix with oil, salt, and rosemary, and roast in the oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes. Then arrange with arugula and sprinkle with toasted almonds. A spoonful of pumpkin-almond fruit spread adds a touch of sweetness.
Tip: For an Asian version, replace the dressing with some soy sauce and use almond kernels with wasabi soy sauce – a real taste sensation.
5. Sweet finale: Almond dessert
If you love almonds, you won't forget this dessert.
Tiramisu with almonds and Amarguinha liqueur
Ingredients:
- 250 g Mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tbsp Original almond liqueur from Amarguinha
- 100 ml Espresso
- 100 g ladyfingers
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds, skinned
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Preparation:
Stir together mascarpone, sugar, and almond liqueur until creamy. Briefly dip ladyfingers in espresso and layer them with the cream in glasses. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and chill for at least two hours. Dust with cocoa powder before serving – and you have a heavenly dessert with a Mediterranean flair.
6. For those who enjoy a good evening meal: Savory almond pesto
A simple yet sophisticated recipe that goes wonderfully with pasta, fish or roasted vegetables.
Almond and basil pesto
Ingredients:
- 50 g blanched, skinless almond kernels
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 50 ml olive oil
- 30 g Parmesan
- Salt & pepper
Preparation:
Lightly toast the almonds in a dry pan. Blend the basil, garlic, almonds, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor or mortar and pestle until you have a creamy paste. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: The pesto will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator if covered with a little oil in a glass jar – perfect for after work when you need something quick.
A touch of the Mediterranean in every meal
The beauty of almonds lies in their versatility: they're equally at home in sweet cakes and savory dishes, bringing a touch of Mediterranean flair to your plate and always adding that special something. Whether at breakfast, as a snack, or as the highlight of dinner – almonds represent natural energy, flavor, and pure enjoyment. And the best part? Just a few almonds are enough to give your food a hint of sunshine and vacation.
Conclusion: This is what diversity tastes like
Whether for breakfast, as a snack, in cakes, or in savory dishes – almonds are simply everywhere. They're healthy, versatile, and add that special something to every meal. Our themed week, "All About Almonds!" , offers you the perfect opportunity to discover the versatility of this little wonder.
Try new combinations, experiment with sweet and savory variations – and enjoy the almond in all its delicious facets.
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