Midmorning snack: Enjoy 1/2 cup almonds and 1 peach.

Midafternoon snack: Nibble on 1/2 cup almonds and 1 cup fresh pineapple.

If it needs a little more liquid, add up to 1/4 cup almond or coconut milk until it is a smooth consistency.

VERMONT RECIPES MUSHROOM-ALMOND PATE 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 pound mushrooms, chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 cup almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

Stir in 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, chopped; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; and 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped.

Carefully transfer the almond mixture to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

Apricot and Tea Parfaits Total time: 45 minutes, plus chilling 1pound dried apricots 2 cups strong, warm tea 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons brandy 7 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds 1 pint vanilla ice cream.

Almond Biscotti Total time: 1 hour 1 cup whole blanched almonds 2 3/4 cups flour, plus flour for work surface Pinch of salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract.

Scant 1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus additional for buttering pan 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar.

COCONUT-ALMOND TORTE WITH SABRA LIQUEUR 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped 2 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut Oil for the pan 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup Sabra liqueur, or Grand Marnier or Cointreau Whipped cream (optional) Grated bitter chocolate for decoration.