A bowl of nuts is a simple snack that always satisfies. These exotic nuts hailing from Spain are salted and seasoned to ...

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 ...

California may grow 75 percent of the world's almonds, but today it's a Spanish almond that has people talking. The Marcona -- rounder, softer and more buttery than California-grown varieties -- swept ...

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 ...

Almond chicken with red pepper flakes. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Yield: 4 servings 2 cups salted marcona almonds 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup all-purpose ...

Thanksgiving 2013 is upon us. To usher in the season of endless eating and copious drinking, we’ve approached some of L.A.’s finest chefs and restaurants to get their recipes for the this year’s best ...

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 ...

Even if you don’t like traditional couscous — the texture can be too fine for some people, plus it’s easy to overcook — you should check out Israeli couscous, the pearl-like pasta that has much more ...