Dishes described as ‘amandine’ are served with whole or split blanched almonds – trout amandine being a universal classic. Almonds can be used as decoration, or for desserts, in sweets and ...

The best nuts as an alternative would be blanched (skinless ... In the past, when I haven't had ground almonds, I have fairly successfully used flaked almonds which I whizz up in a coffee grinder ...

Sainsbury’s has been forced to recall its flaked almonds over fears they may contain the salmonella bacteria. The company has issued a “do not eat” order on its own-brand 200g flaked almonds.