What is it?
Sweet, plump Marcona almonds, imported from Spain, are typically roasted or fried in oil and salted. You can get them for less than $10 a pound at the warehouse store (they cost up to twice as much elsewhere).
How to store:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 2 months.
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Kourabiedes
I used to make these Greek melt-in-your-mouth cookies with my father every holiday season. You can use regular toasted almonds as he did, but I love the sweeter, more delicate…
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Saffron, Quinoa, and Shrimp Salad
Smoky paprika, golden saffron, Marcona almonds, and sherry vinegar give this main-course salad a Spanish spin.
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Marcona Almond Streusel
Buttery Marcona almonds enhance this classic cinnamony streusel with a salty crunch
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Chocolate-Marcona Almond Torte
Marcona almonds give this flourless chocolate cake deep flavor and a wonderfully moist texture, while a splash of dark rum enhances the chocolate notes; for a nonalcoholic version, omit the…
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Celery and Marcona Almond Salad
Forget your go-to green salad and try this super-crunchy version instead. You can toast the almonds and slice the celery several hours ahead; keep the nuts at room temperature but…
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Marcona Almond Butter Cookies
These crisp little treats are like peanut butter cookies, only better. They’re perfect with a cup of tea, coffee, or milk.
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Manchego and Marcona Almond Pesto
Rich sheep’s milk cheese pairs well with roasted almonds. In this Spanish twist, the two come together with peppery arugula and lemon zest to make a bright tasting pesto that…
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Poached Quince Salad
Salty ham, buttery cheese, and rich almonds play up the delicate sweetness of the honey-poached quinces in this sweet-savory salad. For the best results, use Marcona almonds, which are fried…
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Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Marcona Almonds
Salty almonds meet deep, dark chocolate in this festive party nibble. If you can’t find Spanish Marcona almonds, which are generally sold salted, use toasted blanched almonds and add a good…
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Cauliflower Soup with Marcona Almond and Piquillo Pepper Relish
If you can find it, use orange cauliflower; it won’t change the soup’s flavor but will give it a lovely golden color.
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Deliciously refreshing!