Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety of flavors and textures, and almond-based snacks are no exception. These crunchy ...

This simple padrón pepper dish relies on timing and good ingredients. Start by roasting the almonds until they’re lightly golden. Use Marcona almonds for their buttery texture, and don’t skip the step ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...