Pistachio Fever: The Pistachio Recipes & Foodie Buys We’re Nuts For

There is something undeniably springy about the pistachio. ‘Oro verde’ – or green gold – as it is known in Sicily where the best Bronte variety is grown and harvested, pistachios have a sweet and toasty-nutty flavour with a warm vanilla note that makes them the perfect addition to many spring sweet bakes, as well as working beautifully as a contrasting balance in many southern Italian and Levantine savoury dishes. This week we have rounded up a dozen delicious buys for pistachio lovers, plus five recipes with pistachio as their hero ingredient to try.

5 Pistachio Recipes To Try

Pistachio Tiramisu

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A sweet and nutty twist on the traditional Italian dessert.

Pistachio, Rose and White Chocolate Blondies

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A fragrant riff on the traditional brownie, yet no less dangerously moreish.

Hummus With Pistachio Lamb Meatballs

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The perfect dish to showcase new-season spring lamb.

Pistachio Ice Cream

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Pure pistachio cream is now readily available in the UK, making a batch of authentic Sicilian gelato at home a doddle.

Confit Salmon with Tahini Pistachio Herb Crust

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The confit fish is meltingly soft, with a fragrant crust to counter the richness.