4 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups blanched slivered almonds (about 6 1/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
almond, meringues,

4 1/4 cups whole blanched almonds (1 1/2 lb)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon or orange zest
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup lemon or sweet orange marmalade

Garnish: confectioners sugar
almond, cookies,

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 whole large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole almonds with skins (5 1/2 oz), toasted and cooled
1 cup dried apricots (6 oz), quartered
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash

Special equipment: parchment paper
almond, apricot, biscotti