David’s sautéed onions, chestnuts, and bacon recipe is an ideal Thanksgiving side dish. It’s salty, sweet, and caramel-y. Who can resist that?

Gluten-Free Banana Bread
All the usual suspects—butter, sugar, eggs, nuts, and, natch, bananas–are here, save for gluten. Honestly? We were so tempted by the loaf’s taste and texture, we didn’t even miss it.
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- 10 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 42

Romesco Sauce
Some consider this Catalan classic to be the great Spanish acquisition, considering how it’s so very versatile, vegetarian, and vegan.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 17

Almond Flounder Meunière
Made with both almonds and brown butter, this little number from Dorie Greenspan is the love child of sole amandine and sole meuniere.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
- 5

Banana Rum Cheesecake with Maple Rum Sauce
This banana rum cheesecake is as delicious as it is dairy-free and vegan. Rich and satiny, the cake get a dressing up from an earthy maple rum sauce.
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- 5 H, 30 M
- 2

Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
These warm-from-the-oven cashews are bathed in buttery rosemary, cayenne, and brown sugar goodness. An ideal pre-dinner nosh.
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- 5 M
- 20 M
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Banana Bread with Caramel Ice Cream and Pecan Brittle
Two slices of banana bread are filled with caramel ice cream and pecan brittle. The banana bread, caramel ice cream, and brittle can be served separately.
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- 4 H, 10 M
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Roquefort and Walnut Shortbreads
These Roquefort walnut shortbreads are an elegant appetizer. The shortbreads can also serve as cocktail nibbles. Use a quality Roquefort for best results.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 9

Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Asian noodle salad with peanut dressing is a mix of sweet and spicy. The noodles are tossed with tofu and sprouts and topped with the peanut dressing.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
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Roasted Sweet and Spicy Nuts
These sweet and spicy nuts are addictive, so serve with care. The sweet comes from sugar, the spicy is the result of red pepper flakes. Use any kind of nut.
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- 35 M
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Pumpkin Crunch
Pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and maple syrup. It’s trail mix, a morning snack, an afternoon pick-me-up.
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- 10 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 1

Portuguese Almond Torte | Bolo de Amêndoa
Dense, rich, and flourless, this cake is a favorite among the Portuguese. It takes its unforgettable taste from almonds, lemon zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 24

White Almond Gazpacho
Perfect for a hot summer day, white Spanish gazpacho has the mellow flavor of almonds. Garnish with grapes or try gooseberries for a sweet, tart flavor.
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- 10 M
- 2 H, 10 M
- 2

Green Bean, Tomato, and Potato Salad with Almond and Basil Pesto
Pesto with green beans and potatoes is a classic dish. This recipe omits the pasta and substitutes almonds for pine nuts, making an incredible summer salad.
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Bucatini with Nettle-Pecan Pesto
Bucatini with nettle-pecan pesto is tricky, mostly because nettles bite back. But follow Jess Thomson’s advice, and you’ll have an uncommonly good dish.
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Blue Cheese Pecan Bread
Blue cheese, pecans and plenty of black pepper flavor this savory bread. Tear off a hunk or toast thin slices. Either way, have some white wine nearby.
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Chutney-Nut-Stuffed Brie
Cheese on cheese makes for a pretty unanimous crowd-pleaser if you ask us. And no complaints that it can be made in advance.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 20 M
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Pear and Walnut Muffins
These roasted walnut muffins are moist and crunchy from the addition of fruit and nuts. Whipped cream adds richness and toasting the nuts deepens the flavor.
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Chocolate Pecan Caramel Torte
Satisfy your cravings for chocolate with this rich, dense torte filled with a layer of caramel and pecans and topped with caramel sauce. Decadent.
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