Almond, cashew & honey butter

A double nut butter that tastes deliciously indulgent and has only five ingredients

Cherry soup with whipped mascarpone & caramelised almonds

Plump, glossy cherries poached in Prosecco, topped with crunchy almond brittle and creamy mascarpone makes for the perfect summer dessert

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe – great for a summer party

Almond crêpes with avocado & nectarines

These simple, fruit-topped pancakes will keep you going all morning yet they're gluten-free and low in carbs 

Baked almond, banana & blueberry cheesecake

Sweetened with natural fruits and a little maple syrup, this cheesecake combines ricotta and yogurt for a lower-fat, yet rich and creamy texture

Pulled pork with Mexican almond mole sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Popular in Mexican cuisine, a mole is a thick sauce with complex flavours. Great help-yourself party food

Honey & almond layer cake

April opts for the 'naked' style of decorating so the cake isn't swamped with icing, but instead delicately finished with candied almonds and Swiss meringue buttercream

Almond-topped mince pies

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

Peach puff pastry tart with almonds

Top puff-pastry with sliced peaches to make this rustic, simple Spanish-style fruit tart – an easy yet attractive dinner party dessert

Baked nectarines & raspberries with almonds & honey

One of the simplest ways to showcase summer fruit, this dessert is finished with a crunchy amaretti biscuit and flaked almond topping

Almond & raspberry cruffins

Cross a croissant with a muffin and you’ll get these buttery, flaky, fruity pastries – perfect for brunch or an indulgent treat

Morello cherry & almond traybake

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake – perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat