Tag: pistachios

• Brown Butter Pistachio Baklava

  I discovered baklava in a chaotic, sun soaked market in Jerusalem. All around me, vendors shouted, loudly hawking their wares, and people selected their goods quickly, haggling briefly and hurriedly bagging their treasures. In contrast, I stood still, lost in fascination. In front of me, sticky, syrupy diamonds were laid out on trays, sprinkled with…

  Chaya

  December 22, 2015

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• Chocolate Dipped Pistachio Shortbread

  Pistachios have always intrigued me, perhaps because of their color. With rust-colored, purplish skins and a bright green, almost yellow shade, they are as beautiful as they are tasty. The bright flecks of green that they add to these cookies are one of the things I love about this recipe. With the addition of these…

  Chaya

  December 11, 2014

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• English Toffee

  Every year before Passover I’m on the lookout for holiday worthy desserts that don’t require flour but still taste delicious. This year, on a recent caramel kick, I decided to make english toffee. It requires only six simple ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make. Sugar is melted in a pan, butter is added, and…

  Chaya

  April 17, 2014

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