From the anatomy of a nut to the history of the almond in world culture, the cultivation of almond orchards in California, and nutrition provided by a favorite nut, Bryant and Fentress provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high - protein, dietfriendly almond.Try Soba Noodles with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce; Almond - Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet - and - Sour Apricot Glaze; Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Almonds and Honey; Almond Florentine Cookies; Chocolate - Amaretto Torte; Moroccan Rice Pudding; and classic Chocolate - Almond Bark.