An adult take on frappé fun can be quickly whipped up in this easy-to-make frozen cocktail recipe. Pop in a straw and a fun little colorful umbrella a 1 cup crushed ice or 1 1/2 cups ice cubes, 2 medium bananas, cut into chunks, 4 ounces almond milk, 2 ounces Kahll'a or other coffee liqueur, 1/2 ounce Bailey's or other Irish cream liqueur, 4 whole natural or blanched almonds

A perfect solution to those after-work blues when cooking sounds like a chore. Quick, easy and a beautiful side to pair to any dish. 1 (12-ounce) package frozen edamame, thawed, 1 large red bell pepper, 1/3 cup sliced almonds, roasted, 2 tablespoons almond oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, Sea salt to garnish

Satay with Almond Dipping Sauce 1 (16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce*, 2 tablespoons pure sesame oil, Almond Butter Dipping Sauce (recipe below), Almond Dipping Sauce: 1/4 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup almond oil or canola oil, Juice of 1 lime, 2-3 tablespoons plain soymilk, 1 tablespoon pure sesame oil, 1 tablespoon ponzu sauce*, 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Liven up a simple bean salad with a little spice and a serving of slivered almonds and you've got a dish everyone can enjoy. 1/4 pound fresh haricot verts (thin French green beans) or green beans, 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans, 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, 3 green onions, diced, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro , 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, Juice of 1/2 lime, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, Pinch ground red pepper

2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 large white onion, diced, 1 large green bell pepper, diced, 3 tablespoons ground almonds, 1 (12-ounce) package soy-based imitation ground beef, 1/3 cup frozen corn, 2 teaspoons mild chili powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 (15-ounce) can mild chili beans in sauce, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato juice, Salt to taste, Soy cheese and soy sour cream (optional)

These slow-cooked beans are easy to fix and worth the wait, plus they make the kitchen smell so good. They can be made vegetarian by using soy based i 1 (15-ounce) can white beans such as Great Northern, drained and rinsed, 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed, 8 ounces bacon (or soy based bacon), diced, 1/2 large white onion, chopped, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup light molasses, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 2/3 cup ground almonds, 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Distinctive sesame flavors blend seamlessly with vegetables, tofu, and buckwheat noodles to create an Asian-inspired dish that will inspire healthy ea 8 ounces buckwheat noodles, 8 ounces Asian-inspired marinated tofu, such as sesame-ginger flavor, 1/2 cup grated or thinly sliced carrot, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced or chopped almonds, roasted, 1/3 cup diced scallions, cut on the bias or diagonal, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 3/4 cup prepared Asian-inspired salad dressing, or 1 recipe homemade sesame dressing (recipe below), Sesame Dressing:, 1/4 cup blended sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, 1/4 teaspoon grated red pepper flakes

1/2 pound soft tofu, 1/2 cup soy-based imitation sour cream such as the Tofutti brand, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract, to taste, 1/3 cup sliced almonds, roasted, 4 cups assorted sliced fruit such as peaches, strawberries, apples and pears

These little desserts are great with a scoop of vanilla or caramel soy ice cream. Cooking spray, 2 medium sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons heart-healthy vegetable oil spread such as Benecol, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Tart raspberries partner up with nutty almonds and sweet honey to create these tasty treats fit to be your new favorite dessert. 1/4 cup heart-healthy vegetable oil spread such as Benecol®, 1 cup ground almonds, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup soy-based imitation sour cream such as Tofutti®, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 cup raspberry all-fruit spread, 3 (1/2-pint) containers fresh raspberries