Flaked Almonds USE WAYS TO

Officially (and botanically) almonds are not actually a nut, however they still pack plenty of the same healthy properties. A nutrient-rich powerhouse filled with antioxidants, research has shown almonds can be beneficial to gut health, heart health, skin and can even aid weight loss.

Providing terrific texture, veritable versatility and a burst of that much-loved, creamy, nutty flavour, our Country Range Flaked Almonds are the ultimate store cupboard staple, whatever the season, weather or course.

ABOUT: ANNMARIE FARR

A legend amongst the thousands of catering students who have been taught by her, Annmarie Farr’s passion for teaching and nurturing the next generation of chefs began in 2002. Prior to teaching, Annmarie cooked professionally across the UK from the foot of Cornwall right up to the Isle of Skye in leading restaurants, hotels, pubs and clubs such as the sleek Caledonian Private Members Club in London.

She has mentored young chefs heading into the Navy, students at Newbury College and for the last 8 years has been teaching hospitality students at Ayrshire College. Incredibly selfless and muchloved by her students, Annmarie’s proudest career moment came in 2017 when her trio of students took gold in the Student Chef Challenge at ScotHot. Her talented team in 2023, including Samantha Stirling, Iwona Grzesikiewicz and Claire GallowayDobinson once again wowed judges and finished in third place.

1/ Get pasted

Flaked almonds are a great ingredient to add body and extra flavour to pastes. I love to blitz my almonds and use in my fermented black bean paste, which is great with a whole array of Mexican dishes.

2/ Romesco

A Catalonian classic using toasted almonds to help thicken and provide depth, Romesco sauce is a super sauce for summer. Great for a wide range of meat and veg, it is utterly delicious slathered on some freshly caught and grilled fish.

3/ Crumbed & stuffed

The ultimate nut for a crumb, I also love flaked almonds when used in stuffings. Try a roasted pork joint with a herby almond crumb and an apricot almond stuffing.

Pack size: 1 kg

4/ Sweet nut

Whether it’s pastries, cakes, biscuits, tarts, galettes or something else on the indulgent side of life, a nutty frangipane cream always takes some beating. I love to combine to make some Florentines.

5/ Nutty take on a classic

Play around with the nuts you use in recipes as you will be surprised what different nuts can often add from a flavour and visual point of view. I love to add an almond twist to my traditional Scottish Cranachan alongside the oats and the whisky.