Little almond cookies

These delicate snow-dusted Mexican cookies are rich, crumbly and melt in the mouth

Salted almond brittle

A surprising topping for desserts – makes them that little bit extra special. Also delicious dipped in chocolate

Apricot & almond Bakewell

A winning combination of sweet pastry with a sharp compote

Plum & almond pudding

British plums are one of the great late-summer treats. Enjoy them warm from the oven in this comforting pudding

Almond raisin cake with sherry

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Spiced herb & almond couscous

This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Peach & almond muffins

These delicious low fat treats are perfect for a summer treat and can be served warm or cold

Squashed peach & almond tarts

A melt-in-the-mouth summer treat

Almond-crusted fish with saffron sauce

Here’s a traditional Italian favourite – a classic Venetian dish dating back to the 14th century

Honey roasted fig & almond tart

Delicious, sweet and fruity pud, great served with cream or ice cream – make the case with bought pastry

Rasmalai

Enjoy this creamy Indian dessert made with milk, saffron, cardamom, pistachios and almonds. It’s a fabulous dish to serve at the end of an Indian feast

Homemade cherry pie

Make this classic pie while cherries are in season. It’s the perfect summer dessert, served just warm with plenty of ice cream.