pSliced almonds are used in a great variety of recipes, most often as a garnish as they create a beautiful color contrast when sprinkled on cakes or chocolate confections. You can get creative and make romantic cookies by placing two slices together in the shape of a heart. /p pSliced blanched almonds not only make your food prettier, they are also great for you as they contain a large number of essential nutrients, like calcium and iron. /p