1.   Peel and stone fresh dates, stuff with almond paste flavoured with a little coffee and rum, then roll in ground almonds.

2.   Simnel means fine flour and the cake is densely packed with almond paste, currants, citrus peel and spices.

3.   Take a piece of the almond paste and flatten it in the palm of your hand.

4.   A pudding made with almond paste, milk, sugar and cardamom, and thickened with cream of wheat struck the perfect balance between childhood pleasure and adult indulgence.

5.   Add the almond paste and process until smooth.

6.   Crunchy little packets covered with slivered almonds and sitting on a pool of chocolate are stuffed with excellent almond paste.

7.   Cut a triangular shape out of the top of each bun, then fill bun with almond paste and a dollop of whipped cream.

8.   For Crumble, blend flour, almond paste and brown sugar in processor until almond paste is finely ground.

9.   He makes torrone, or nougat, with them, and fashions miniature fruits and vegetables from hand-painted almond paste, or marzipan.

10.   If the almond paste is too firm, process it in a food processor for a few minutes to loosen.