3 almond versatile Recipes

please note you may replace the corn , beans, peas, and carrots with 1 large bag of frozen mixed veggies, if desired, also works well as a main dish for 6 people.), white corn, (drained ), french-cut or other green beans,(drained), save 1/2 cup of juice from 1 of the veggies ., mushrooms, green peas (optional), carrots (optional), broccoli (optional), cream of celery soup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper (red adds great color also), chopped onion, sour cream, cheese crackers (i have also used ritz, and they work fine)., almonds, melted butter or margarine., note you may add 2 cups cooked chicken (in large pieces) to this if for a main dish* *)

margarine, softened (i like earth balance), shortening, unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch processed if you have it), powdered sugar , sifted, soymilk or 1/4 cup rice milk or 1/4 cup coconut milk or 1/4 cup almond milk, vanilla extract (or extract of your choice, match to the flavor you want) (optional)