Crunchy, buttery and a little sweet, almonds show up in everything from my favorite desserts to savory pestos and salads. Fold them into a buttery, crunchy The Best Crisp Topping for a classic Cherry Crisp, or scatter them over a simple, impressive Italian Pear and Almond Cake. On the savory side, blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a Sicilian-inspired Pesto Rosso, or toss toasted slices into a bright Avocado Citrus Salad. Tip: toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, shaking the pan often, until golden and fragrant. It brings out their flavor, but watch closely, since they go from toasted to burnt fast.