Mystery spice basket from Turkey

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"Homemade Pistachio Paste Opens Up a World of Pistachio Desserts" -Serious Eats

Here’s a pistachio shortbread recipe of mine - you could try it here? INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 c. shelled pistachios, ground finely in the blender 3-4 drops green food coloring, optional 1 drop almond extract 1 drop vanilla extract 1 tsp. walnut oil, optional 1 tsp milk, optional 8 pistachio nut halves, for decoration 2 tsp. turbinado sugar, for decoration INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to …