Pistachios may be small, but they hold their own in the culinary world. Once you figure out how to crack them (and we all have our own ways of doing that), you're rewarded with a powerful green nut that's strangely addictive. Just like with Pringles, once you pop, you can't stop.

But pistachios are good for more than just snacking, they're great for cooking (and baking!) with too. Yes, pistachio recipes are amazing -- maybe even better than plain pistachios, maybe. If it were't for pistachios, baklava would be seriously lacking. Pistachios make cakes, eclairs and ice cream better too.

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  • Chocolate Pistachio Éclairs

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thelittleloaf.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/chocolate-pistachio-eclairs/">Chocolate Pistachio Éclairs recipe</a> by The Little Loaf</strong>

  • Pistachio Baklava Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://hungryrabbitnyc.com/2011/09/pistachio-baklava-cake/">Pistachio Baklava Cake recipe</a> by Hungry Rabbit</strong>

  • Pistachio Pudding Cupcakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/pistachio-pudding-cupcakes/">Pistachio Pudding Cupcakes recipe</a> by Eat Live Run</strong>

  • Baklava

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/11/how-to-make-baklava/">Baklava recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Chai Salted Pistachio Morning Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thefromagette.com/blog/2012/02/27/chai-salted-pistachio-morning-cake/">Chai Salted Pistachio Morning Cake recipe</a> by The Fromagette</strong>

  • Pistachio Ice Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.loveandlemons.com/2012/12/21/pistachio-ice-cream/">Pistachio Ice Cream recipe </a>by Love & Lemons</strong>

  • Strawberry And Pistachio Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sipsandspoonfuls.com/2012/04/strawberry-and-pistachio-cake.html">Strawberry and Pistachio Cake recipe</a> by Sips and Spoonfuls</strong>

  • White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2012/12/white-chocolate-pistachio-cookies.html">White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies recipe</a> by Good Life Eats</strong>

  • Pistachio Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.tartineandapronstrings.com/2012/08/30/pistachio-cake/">Pistachio Cake recipe</a> by Tartine And Apron Strings</strong>

  • Peach And Pistachio Trifle

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/27/peach-and-pistachio-trifl_n_1383221.html">Peach and Pistachio Trifle recipe</a></strong>

  • Pistachio Yoghurt Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/15/pistachio-yoghurt-cake_n_1519462.html">Pistachio Yoghurt Cake recipe</a></strong>

  • Pistachio Chocolate Marshmallows

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.atablefortwo.com.au/2009/11/02/pistachio-chocolate-marshmallow/">Pistachio Chocolate Marshmallows recipe</a> by A Table For Two</strong>

  • Pistachio Bundt Cake With Chocolate

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://sipsandspoonfuls.com/2011/01/pistachio-bundt-cake-with-chocolate.html">Pistachio Bundt Cake with Chocolate recipe</a> by Sips and Spoonfuls</strong>

  • Pistachio Pancakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2012/03/14/pistachio-pancakes-holiday-blog-hop/">Pistachio Pancakes recipe</a> by Peanut Butter And Peppers</strong>

  • Cranberry Orange Pistachio Bread

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://delicioushappens.com/cranberry-orange-pistachio-bread/">Cranberry Orange Pistachio Bread recipe</a> by Delicious Happens</strong>

  • Lime Angel Food Cake With Pistachios And Lime Glaze

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/04/lime-angel-food-cake-with-pistachios-and-lime-glaze/">Lime Angel Food Cake with Pistachios and Lime Glaze recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

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