Unlike other nut varieties that can be purchased unshelled, pistachios are often sold in the shell, leaving eaters up to their own devices to open the pieces to enjoy or use in recipes.

Pistachios can be briefly dipped in boiling water before cooking to remove their skin and reveal their bright colour before use. Roasted and salted nuts are used as a snack with alcoholic drinks.

Diversify your Christmas vegan offerings with a plant-packed wellington from American Pistachio Growers. We love a good nut roast but we love the idea of wrapping a nut roast in pastry even more.

minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, shells removed 2 cups cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound penne pasta, cooked For the pesto, place the basil, garlic, oil and pistachio nuts ...