69 pistachio recipes

There are many renditions of pistachio cake, but I believe this one to be the original. Through the years, Mum would always ask what kind of cake I would want for my birthday. My answer would almost always be "pistachio cake." To this day, this is one of my all-time favorites.

Use whole raw pistachios to mix in the dough, and the lemon flavor from the lemon zest and juice adds extra great taste to biscotti, a cup of tea or coffee with a couple of biscotti.

Pistachio salad (Watergate salad): the retro fluffy green potluck classic with instant pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping. Five ingredients, no cooking.

Pistachio ambrosia salad mixes canned fruit cocktail, pineapple and mandarin oranges with pistachio pudding, sour cream and whipped topping. A retro potluck dessert in every shade of green.

Delicious cookies that are perfect after a special dinner. Try dipping them in coffee or wine!

A delicious dessert made with whipped topping, crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts.

Pistachio mint cake is a green-tinted sheet cake with chocolate chips, baked in a 9x13 pan and topped with melted Andes mints spread into a glossy chocolate glaze.

Fennel risotto with pistachios, red bell pepper, and Parmesan stirred into creamy arborio rice. An elegant vegetarian main or side with a subtle anise warmth.

A no-bake, layered dessert with creamy pistachio pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy Heath bar crumbles, nestled between soft ladyfingers. Perfect for potlucks or a refreshing treat!

Pistachio-stuffed mushrooms: mushroom caps filled with chopped stems, toasted pistachios, breadcrumbs, and marjoram, then broiled until golden and bubbling. A crunchy, nutty party appetizer in under half an hour.

Flaky puff pastry twists filled with honey-sweetened pistachios, cinnamon, and a pinch of cloves. Buttery, nutty, and golden-baked, these make 2 dozen elegant pastries in just 45 minutes.

Pistachio kulfi pops made the traditional Indian way: whole milk slowly reduced to a concentrated, caramelized base, then frozen with chopped pistachios. No ice cream maker required.

Pudding is always a great dessert, and on the top, spread some pistachio, really great!

Pistachio swirl fudge made in the microwave with semi-sweet chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and a vanilla cream cheese swirl. No thermometer needed.

Italian pistachio pilaf with basmati rice, seitan, sweet bell peppers, fennel, scallions, and a generous cup of pistachios. A vegetarian Mediterranean main with serious Italian-sausage flavor.

Cranberries and pistachios are the complementary flavors of this cookie recipe submitted by Jane Bortz of Beaver Dam.