The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Almonds

[JAS_OH1]

I do my coffee straight up and black. I'm however not adverse to a shot of Irish whiskey in it on occasion... or maybe a jigger of Kahlua... but those are rare occasions. The only cereal I eat these days is oatmeal - which I like with a little real whole milk on top.

I like oatmeal okay in the winter, but never in summer. It's one of those "warm me up" comfort foods from my childhood.

I love a good Irish coffee or just about any kind of spiked coffees, especially on cold evenings, but coffee at night nowadays keeps me awake so I don't do it often (and I don't see the point in decaf). I never really drank coffee for the taste, I can't stand it plain. I started drinking it in college for the caffeine to keep me awake while studying. I really prefer tea. However, my protein powders destroy the flavor of tea, so I have coffee with them instead.

 

[JAS_OH1]

Hmm. Almond butter might actually be like-able.

Almond butter is delicious, but not as delicious as cashew butter (in my opinion, anyway).

 

[ElizabethB]

My entry,
Recipe - Almond Crusted Speckled Trout Fillet

George was not impressed with my first Almond dish. He really liked this one.

 

[Burt Blank]

Fingers crossed Recipe - Croatian Apple Strudel with Whizzed almonds and sultanas.

 

[Mountain Cat]

Fingers crossed Recipe - Croatian Apple Strudel with Whizzed almonds and sultanas.

Looking to find out what a "whizzed almond " is...

 

[LissaC]

I think LissaC was teasing as well.

Yes I was

 

[Burt Blank]

Looking to find out what a "whizzed almond " is...

oh okay mate, I put a handful of almonds in the blender and give the a whizz.

 

[ElizabethB]

Recipe - ALMOND BUTTER HUMMUS
A very nice alternative to Tahini based Hummus.

I will add photos when it has chilled.

 

[rascal]

I have a chicken korma I'm making next week when things go back to normal. Almonds are the thickening agent. I personally don't like almonds but we shall see. My wife loves them.

Russ

 

[ElizabethB]

After chilling the Hummus was too thick so I edited the recipe.
Recipe - Almond Butter Hummus
Increase the EVOO by 1 TBSP. Increase the cold water by 2 TBSP for the final puree.
A much better consistency.

 

[ElizabethB]

I have an overload of Cantaloupe. I tried a Cantaloupe Loaf recipe with almonds. The loaf recipe needs help. Not moist enough, not enough spice. I may try it again, time permitting.

 

[TastyReuben]

I have an overload of Cantaloupe. I tried a Cantaloupe Loaf recipe with almonds. The loaf recipe needs help. Not moist enough, not enough spice. I may try it again, time permitting.

I've never heard of a cantaloupe loaf.

 

[JAS_OH1]

I have an overload of Cantaloupe. I tried a Cantaloupe Loaf recipe with almonds. The loaf recipe needs help. Not moist enough, not enough spice. I may try it again, time permitting.

Never heard of that. I wonder if salt and honey would flavor and moisten it up? I use cream cheese when I do banana bread or muffins, but have no idea what pairs well with cantaloupe (except honey, which just goes with a lot of different things). It's not a melon I eat I usually eat.

 

[mjd]

My entry,
Recipe - Almond Crusted Speckled Trout Fillet

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George was not impressed with my first Almond dish. He really liked this one.

That is a beautiful display. I love fish but have never tried a nut crust on it. I'm glad to read it turned out well.

P.S. I have accomplished nothing all day because I'm reading all of these posts. I want to try just about everything! ;-)

 

[ElizabethB]

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