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Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus

Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2 Beat eggs with water in a shallow bowl. Roll asparagus in the egg wash, then in ground nuts. Place on a wire rack set on a sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while pistachio crust sets, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

By davebuoy

Lynne's Linguine con Pesto di Pistacchi

Lynne's Linguine con Pesto di Pistacchi

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Pile in pistachios and pine nuts. Cook, stirring frequently, until light brown and incredibly nutty-smelling, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor.
  2. 2 Add garlic to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and browned in patches, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool.
  3. 3 Peel cooled garlic and add to the food processor, along with basil, and process. With the blade still running, drizzle oil in through the chute. Once incorporated, transfer to a large bowl. Stir in salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Reserve about 3/4 cup pasta water. Drain remaining water from pasta and give the colander a good shake or two.
  5. 5 Add pasta and tomatoes to pesto. Give it all a good mix and drizzle in enough of the reserved pasta water to get the nutty pesto to coat the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

By Raghavan Iyer

Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Pistachio Dressing

Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Pistachio Dressing

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Brining the hens before roasting improves their flavor: Dissolve 2 cups of kosher salt in a clean bucket filled with 5 quarts of water. Add prepared hens and soak for 2 hours. Rinse thoroughly; pat dry.
  2. 2 Adjust oven rack to upper middle position, and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute onions until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in apricots, then spread mixture onto a large (about 18-by-12-inch) lipped cookie sheet. Lay hens over the mixture. Mix jam and vinegar, and brush all but a few tablespoons over hens.
  4. 4 Bake hens, brushing 2 or 3 times with remaining jam mixture and accumulated pan juices, until hens are golden brown and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Turn heat from bake to broil, then cook until hens are spotty brown, watching carefully so they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer hens to a large platter with tongs, then cut in half at the breastbone to create individual servings.
  6. 6 Return apricot dressing to the oven and broil to evaporate some of the excess liquid, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in pistachios and parsley. Spoon in a mound next to hens.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Easy Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Easy Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir together mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Place salmon fillets skin-side down onto the prepared baking sheet and spread mustard mixture on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle pistachios on top of salmon. Continue baking until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 more minutes.

By Lola

Tangy Chicken with Pistachios and Fruit

Tangy Chicken with Pistachios and Fruit

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish. Drain the peaches and apricots, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Stir the vinegar into the juice, and adjust the amount to taste if necessary. Season with curry powder and garam masala and stir to blend. Arrange the peaches and apricots around the chicken thighs, and pour the flavored syrup over all. Sprinkle the pistachios on top.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until sauce has thickened and chicken juices run clear.

By MATTHEWF335

Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash

Sweet and Savory Hasselback Butternut Squash

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rub oil over squash and season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and add water.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine butter, honey, cinnamon, garlic, oregano leaves, orange peel, and paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat sauce until combined, 1 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove squash from oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow squash to cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Slice squash partway through vertically, leaving the bottom portion attached. Drizzle with 1/2 the sauce. Return to the hot oven and bake 10 minutes more.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and press gently on the squash to separate slices. Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining sauce on top and return to the hot oven. Bake 10 more minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from oven and tuck oregano sprigs between slices or lay on top. Sprinkle with cranberries and pistachios and drizzle with remaining glaze.
  9. 9 Bake in the hot oven 10 minutes more.

By Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese

Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
  3. 3 Cut radicchio head into 4 wedges. Brush wedges with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4 Place wedges on the preheated grill; grill until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with pistachios and blue cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Purple Carrot Soup

Purple Carrot Soup

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, potatoes, and 3 cups broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding enough remaining 2 cups broth to reach desired consistency.
  3. 3 Garnish with sour cream and pistachios.

By Buckwheat Queen

Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Generously season each rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place lamb into the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Stir pistachios, bread crumbs, melted butter, and olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread mustard over the fatty side of lamb, then press pistachio mixture into mustard.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and lamb is pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium doneness.
  6. 6 Transfer lamb to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. Use a sharp knife to cut off a small section of the rounded squash, so it will sit flat when turned upside-down.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine garbanzo beans, orange juice, cinnamon, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the beans for 10 minutes while the mixture slowly comes to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in couscous, and cover with a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the lid and stir cranberries, pistachio nuts, carrots, and butter into the couscous.
  6. 6 Remove squash from the oven. Turn over and stuff with couscous mixture, firmly pushing it into each open cavity. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

By ainsliek

Carrot-Orange Soup

Carrot-Orange Soup

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook carrots, onions, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Dust with flour and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, cover, and simmer until carrots are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
  2. 2 Puree carrot soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Zest 1 orange until you get about 1 teaspoon zest. Juice both oranges.
  4. 4 Stir orange juice and creme fraiche into the soup and heat over medium-low heat, but do not boil. Stir in orange zest and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pistachios.

By Irmela

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce

Pistachio Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Cherry and Orange Sauce

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Mix together the pistachios and bread crumbs in a bowl. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl, and set aside.
  2. 2 Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, gently dip them into the beaten egg whites, and then press into the pistachio-bread crumb mixture to coat. Gently toss between your hands so any coating that hasn't stuck can fall away.
  3. 3 Heat the oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Gently place the chicken breasts into the hot skillet, and fry for 5 to 8 minutes, until the bottom coating is golden brown and crisp.
  4. 4 Turn the chicken over in the skillet, and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink, the juices run clear, and the top coating is lightly browned.
  5. 5 While the chicken is baking, melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the shallots, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Pour in the wine, drop in the cherries, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes to reduce wine to a glaze. Pour in the orange juice, chicken stock, and orange zest, and cook and stir about 20 more minutes, until sauce is reduced and thickened.

By Nanci

Tofu and Vegetables Stir-Fry with Couscous

Tofu and Vegetables Stir-Fry with Couscous

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 While tofu is marinating, place broccoli and carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water and 1 pinch salt. Cover and cook in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Saute spinach, onion, cucumber, radish, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, ginger, and black pepper. Add cooked broccoli and carrot. Reduce heat to low and cover the wok.
  4. 4 Place marinated tofu in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture in the wok.
  5. 5 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, margarine, and garlic. Mix well, cover the saucepan, and let rest until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve couscous in a bowl topped with tofu mixture and pistachios.

By Valeria Pinzon Rivera

Baharat Chicken and Rice

Baharat Chicken and Rice

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
350 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make spice blend: Mix together paprika, black pepper, cumin, coriander, loomi, sumac, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, green cardamom, and black cardamom in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Make chicken and rice: Combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon spice blend in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, legs, and breast to the bag. Squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place rice in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse, then return to the bowl. Add cashews, almonds, raisins, and pistachios to rice. Stir in 1 tablespoon spice blend; mix well and set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot oil until translucent, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in rice mixture until well combined.
  6. 6 Remove and discard cilantro from the bag with chicken. Pour marinated chicken on top of rice mixture in the Dutch oven; reserve the bag. Pour broth into the bag, shake gently, and pour over chicken and rice. Cover the Dutch oven.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the meat juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Buckwheat Queen

Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo

Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine egg yolks with 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey in the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat until volume doubles and mixture is pale and creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat heavy cream in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold whipped cream into egg yolk mixture. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap.
  4. 4 Freeze until semifreddo is chilled, about 90 minutes. Remove from the freezer and stir in raspberries and pistachio nuts until evenly distributed. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
  5. 5 Let semifreddo soften in the refrigerator before serving, about 15 minutes. Turn out of the pan and cut into slices.

By Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Cherry, Chocolate, and Pistachio Zuccotto

Cherry, Chocolate, and Pistachio Zuccotto

Prep
30 min
Cook
1 min
Total
511 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a large bowl with plastic wrap to make a mold.
  2. 2 Slice 1/2 inch off the top and bottom of the panettone. Cut another horizontal slice off the top. Slice remaining panettone vertically; cut each vertical slice in half.
  3. 3 Mix ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, pistachio nuts, candied fruit, sugar, and dark chocolate together to make the filling. Mix in cherries to create a marbled effect.
  4. 4 Lay the top panettone slice in the bottom of the mold. Sprinkle vin santo on top. Arrange vertical halves around the side of the bowl, overlapping slightly if needed. Sprinkle with more vin santo. Spoon 1/2 the ricotta mixture into the center, smoothing into corners using the back of a spoon. Lay second panettone slice on top; sprinkle with vin santo. Add remaining ricotta mixture, again smoothing down with the spoon. Cover with the bottom slice. Drizzle more vin santo and reserved cherry syrup on top.
  5. 5 Cover with plastic wrap and place a plate on top. Add bags of beans to press down on zuccotto. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Invert zuccotto onto a serving plate and peel off plastic wrap. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

By NazarBlue

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix sugar and oil together in a large bowl until well blended. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into egg mixture until combined. Fold in pistachios and cranberries by hand.
  3. 3 Divide dough in half. Form each piece into a 12x2-inch log on the prepared cookie sheet. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until logs are light brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  6. 6 Cut logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Lay cookies cut-side down on the cookie sheet.
  7. 7 Bake cookies until dry, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Gerry Meyer

Cannoli alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cannoli)

Cannoli alla Siciliana (Sicilian Cannoli)

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat ricotta cheese and 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in mixed peel and chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix flour, Marsala wine, butter, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl to make cannoli dough. Wrap in plastic wrap; let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into twenty 4-inch squares. Wrap each square around a metal tubular mold, overlapping ends and dabbing with warm water to seal.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower some cannoli molds into the hot oil; cook until shells are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cannoli molds. Cool briefly; twist molds carefully to remove shells. Let shells cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Fill cooled cannoli shells with ricotta filling using a spoon or piping bag. Arrange cannoli on a serving platter. Garnish with pistachios; sprinkle 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar on top.

By Maria

Nutty Pina Colada Biscotti

Nutty Pina Colada Biscotti

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
46 min
Total
61 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/3 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the rum, pineapple juice and coconut extract until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter. Stir in the pistachio nuts, pineapple and coconut until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into four equal parts. Form each piece of dough into a 12 inch long log shape on a lightly floured surface. Place two logs onto each cookie sheet, and pat down until they are about 3 inches wide. There should be at least 2 inches of space between each log.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm but not crisp. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Place the biscotti bars on a cutting board, and use a serrated knife to cut into 3/4 inch wide diagonal slices. Return the slices to the baking sheets cut side down. Return to the oven. Bake for 8 minutes, then turn the cookies over, and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

By Mc Coy

Unholy Cannoli

Unholy Cannoli

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
570 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Transfer ricotta cheese to fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and let drain, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat (such as Silpat™) and brush with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
  3. 3 For the shells, place flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, 1 tablespoon melted butter, Marsala wine, and egg white in a bowl. Mix with a whisk until very smooth, relatively thin, and spreadable.
  4. 4 Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter per shell onto the prepared baking sheet. Swirl batter gently with the back of the spoon from the center outwards to create a fairly thin flat circle about 6 inches in diameter. You should be able to fit 2 per pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and centers have golden brown spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6 While shells are baking, make a few molds by twisting pieces of aluminum foil into 7-inch long cylinders about 2 inches thick.
  7. 7 While shells are still hot, quickly roll each around a foil mold to form a tube, seam-side down. Press each tube gently with a spatula for a few seconds until cool enough to hold its shape. Repeat with remaining batter, baking and shaping in batches; let shells cool completely.
  8. 8 For the filling, mix drained ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, orange zest, lemon zest, dark chocolate, and honey together with a spatula. Transfer into a plastic pastry or zip-top bag and cut off one corner.
  9. 9 Pipe the filling into one end of a shell until it comes out slight from the opening, and then turn and fill the other end. Garnish both ends of exposed cheese filling with chopped pistachios. Serve within the next hour or two while cannoli remain crispy.

By John Mitzewich

Pistachio, Pink Peppercorn, and Currant Bark

Pistachio, Pink Peppercorn, and Currant Bark

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
57 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2/3 of the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is nearly melted but some chunks remain, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir until completely smooth. Add the remaining 1/3 of dark chocolate. Stir well until all the chocolate has melted.
  2. 2 Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper on a flat work surface. Pour melted chocolate onto parchment and spread into a thin, even layer using a spatula. Scatter pink peppercorns, pistachios, and currants quickly over chocolate before it sets.
  3. 3 Leave the chocolate to set fully, about 45 minutes. Break into randomly sized pieces and store in an airtight container.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Pistachio Thins

Pistachio Thins

2.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add pistachios and stir until butter is lightly browned and pistachios toasted. Pour into mixing bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk in sugar and egg white. Mix in the flour, cardamom or ginger and whisk until smooth.
  4. 4 Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately transfer cookies to rack to cool.

By May Seagram

Cherry, Coconut, and Pistachio Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Cherry, Coconut, and Pistachio Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Drain cherries and reserve juice for another use. Finely chop cherries and place in a bowl with coconut; mix well. Let sit until coconut absorbs excess liquid from the cherries, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place 1 puff pastry sheet on a clean counter and lightly score a large triangle shape into it, like a Christmas tree; don't cut all the way through. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
  4. 4 Set aside 2 tablespoons of the coconut-cherry mixture. Spread the rest inside the scored triangle on the first sheet of pastry. Sprinkle with ground pistachios and place the second pastry sheet on top, lining up the triangles. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Cut out the shape of the tree along the triangular score line, and remove the outer pastry scraps. Make horizontal cuts on the tree from the outer edges in toward the middle, leaving about 1 inch intact in the center to resemble a trunk. Gently lift each horizontal strip, making sure to lift both sheets of pastry, and twist it a couple of times to expose the filling.
  6. 6 Use the puff pastry scraps to cut out a star shape for the top of the tree and a tree trunk for the bottom. Make sure to use both layers of pastry. Fill the trunk and star with the reserved cherry mix.
  7. 7 Place the star, trunk, and any extra pastry scraps onto the remaining baking sheet. Brush all pastry pieces with beaten egg.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned all over, 25 to 30 minutes. Gently lift parchment paper onto wire racks and allow to cool completely before serving, about 20 minutes.

By Aroma and Essence

Rose Pistachio Shortbread

Rose Pistachio Shortbread

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cubed butter and rub everything together until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add egg yolk and combine until a solid ball of dough is formed. Work in pistachios and rose petals.
  2. 2 Roll dough into a log, approximately 1 inch in diameter and 10 inches long. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 2 hours, or up to 5 days if making ahead.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Remove plastic wrap from dough once it's chilled and solid. Unwrap and slice into 1/4-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until shortbread has a light golden color, about 15 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Besan Laddu

Besan Laddu

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the chickpea flour and clarified butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture smells toasty, about 10 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Stir in the sugar, pistachios, and cashews until evenly mixed. Form the mixture into small balls the size of large cherries. Use some pressure when forming the balls so they don't come apart.

By Chantal Perez

Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts

Zesty Garbanzo Beans with Pistachio Nuts

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a bowl, toss the garbanzo beans together with the oil, sea salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until garbanzo beans are golden and crisp, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir in pistachios and thyme, and continue baking an additional 10 minutes, or until beans and pistachios are lightly crispy. Serve immediately.

By TENSMOM

Pistachio Fudge

Pistachio Fudge

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter; boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme and candy coating. Stir in pistachios, vanilla and food coloring. Add more drops of food coloring to achieve desired color.
  3. 3 Pour into prepared pan and cool.

By Sara

Pistachio Nut Cake II

Pistachio Nut Cake II

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and 1 package of instant pudding. Add the oil, eggs and club soda, mix well. Fold in the chopped nuts, reserving some for garnish if desired. Pour into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. In a medium bowl, stir together the instant whipped topping and instant pudding. Add the milk and mix until light and fluffy. Slice cooled cake into layers, fill and frost including the hole in the middle. Garnish with nuts if desired. Keep chilled until serving.

By Cathie Taylor

Loaded Yogurt Watermelon Pizza

Loaded Yogurt Watermelon Pizza

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the round watermelon slice into 8 wedges, keeping them together for a nice presentation, and place on a serving dish.
  2. 2 Spoon yogurt evenly over watermelon, stopping before the rind. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pistachios, and shredded coconut evenly over the yogurt. Serve immediately.

By Katherine Martinelli