Great thread!
I’ve got an old tube of pistachio paste I’d like to try salvaging; Tube is unopened, but the best by was 2 years ago…. should I bother?
In the meantime, I wanted to link a few paste specific threads I found for reference
Just discovered Pistachio butter at Wegmans & I’m in love
Other than very obvious uses anyone have any suggestions for how to use it?
This is not the first time I hoarded a tube of paste I got while traveling
Not a paste thread, but financiers are what came to mind
Recently discovered that I really like making financiers. I have a perfect old cast iron mold that give a nice crisp edge. It also is such a convenient batter #1 bc it can sit in the fridge for a few days which means almost instant little hot fresh cakes on demand and #2 bc it uses egg whites (i dont care for meringue or angel cake so never had good use for whites until I made the delectable little financiers!).
What I’m looking for are creative uses for financiers ie in fancy desserts etc. I a…
linguafood
(Natascha)
February 20, 2026, 11:28pm
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Smell it or taste it. If it smells off or tastes rancid, you have your answer.
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I’d say open it and try a squish on your finger. Your taste buds will tell you.
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Tastes fine but after reviewing a financier recipe I’m noticing it’s sugar added, some different oils, and only 30 percent pistachio! I’m trying to make out ingredient lists on pictures I see to see if that’s the usual. I see what I have is labeled “spread”.
The financier recipe I looked at said look for unsweetened paste. Looking for baked recipes using “spread”, but not frosting.
Seems like it might be hard to use in a savory preparation. I might just have to let this one go.
This has potential!
The cream in the recipe is peeled pistachios in a blender with some olive oil, water, lemon zest, a few roasted garlic cloves and a touch of lemon juice and blend until silky smooth. Season to taste. No sugar.
So you jumped on the bandwagon and bought a jar of pistachio cream to make the viral Dubai chocolate, and now you’re left wondering what to do with the rest? Fear not, because we've got 100 ways to put that jar to good use!
Maybe this one
These delicate, buttery French sponge cakes are elevated with the rich, nutty flavor of premium pistachios. Ideal for tea-time treats, these pistachio madeleines bring a touch of sophistication and deliciousness to any occasion.
Nope; that one uses Peppertux 100% butter.
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I did a search on their website - supposedly, my local Market Basket carries Peppertux Butter! It’s been added to my next shopping list to see if I can find it. The Pistachio Raspberry Yogurt Clusters caught my eye. LOL
THANK you for that link - it’s dangerous. LOL
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my new fav pizza recipe courtesy of chris bianco
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linguafood
(Natascha)
February 25, 2026, 4:53pm
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Yes, please. Could use some mortadellllla and stracciatelllllla, though, for me.
Is this just 'stachios and red onion, or is there any cheese involved?
honkman
February 25, 2026, 7:44pm
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Chris Bianco’s famous Rosa pizza had pistachios, red onions, parmesan and rosemary
linguafood
(Natascha)
February 26, 2026, 1:09pm
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OMG how did I not know about this???
Good thing we’re going to a Persian place tonight, where there are hopefully pistachios in some of the dishes to be had
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linguafood
(Natascha)
February 26, 2026, 3:17pm
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Yay! So I’m actually a health nut by loving pistachios!
BarneyGrubble
(Aficionado of Beethoven, and Latina singers)
February 26, 2026, 3:25pm
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You haven’t lived until you’ve had gribee (Lebanese pistachio shortbread)! It’s buttery, fragile, and delicious.
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linguafood
(Natascha)
February 26, 2026, 3:30pm
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I have not. I’ll ask a dear Lebanese friend about it, who’s hosting a dinner party tomorrow.