Blog Archives for tag pistachios

Watercress, Pistachio & Grilled Halloumi Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

With half a package of Greek halloumi cheese in the cheese drawer and a jar of preserved lemons on hand… Continue reading »

Radicchio & Endive Salad with Juniper Berry-Thyme Vinaigrette

A great pairing for the botanical flavor of crushed juniper berries (other than the gin in my dry martini!) is… Continue reading »

Lemony Kale Risotto with Pistachios

One of the most comforting dishes I can think of is that of a classic Italian risotto.  Short-grain Arborio rice… Continue reading »

‘Persian Sweet Rice’

This may just look like ordinary  yellow rice, but don’t be fooled by its simple façade!  This rice is actually… Continue reading »

Fennel, Orange & Watercress Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette

For this light summer salad I started with the classic combination of raw fennel and sweet navel oranges.  From there I added in watercress… Continue reading »

Wheat Berry Tabbouleh with Feta & Pistachios

A traditional tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern whole grain salad filled with parsley, mint, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes.  Typically made… Continue reading »

Peppery Watercress with Persimmons, Pistachios & Lemon Vinaigrette

Grab a bag of watercress the next time you see these tender greens in the store.  Peppery in flavor like… Continue reading »

Sorrel & Garlicky White Bean Salad with Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese

Sorrel, a lovely French herb similar to spinach in texture but with a lemony flavor, is a wonderful base for… Continue reading »

Baby Carrots with Pistachio-Tarragon-Orange Compound Butter

Cooking with compound butters is an easy and fun way to elevate a what might be ordinary dish into something… Continue reading »

‘Pistachio-Rhubarb Yogurt Cake’

If I come across fresh rhubarb at the market this time of year, I am always inclined to buy it! … Continue reading »