Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook's dream ingredient. With virtually no effort from you, they add tons of protein-rich crunch and pack deep, savory flavors. Ground peanuts, for example, can ...

The "Queen of Almonds," the Spanish marcona, is a smooth, tan nut known for its bittersweet, sensual flavor. It is given wing by a naturally higher oil content and a finishing slick of olive oil -- at ...

Five years can make a world of difference for an almond. That’s about how long it took for Spain’s addictively good marcona almond to go from obscure gourmet goodie to a Trader Joe’s staple with ...

In Northern Spain during springtime, chalkboards outside bars excitedly announce that leeks are in the house, a testament to the hype around this seasonal delicacy. That’s where I fell in love with ...

Kale has gone from hated to haute, and you can make it taste great in this kale salad recipe with almonds. Food blogger Marc Matsumoto discusses kale's transformation in a full post on the Fresh ...

This salad may not be traditional, but it celebrates the autumnal beets using Spanish ingredients. Manchego cheese and salty roasted Marcona almonds go so well with earthy beets. Oranges start rolling ...