From mini cheesecakes to weeknight pasta, we've got you covered.
This story first appeared on Food52 , an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking hotline, and everything in between! Though almonds and walnuts receive their fair share of admiration, the bright, funky pistachio is arguably the most versatile nut in your pantry. Great as a snack on their own, these nuts can also coat meat and poultry, dress up a simple sandwich, and upgrade any and every dessert. Even better, their vibrant green hue turns the simplest treat into a stunning dessert. So stock up, shell away, and give pistachios the praise they deserve with these sweet and savory recipes. — Taylor Schwartz 1. Strawberry and Pistachio Knafeh Cookies PIstachios aren't all that beautiful used whole. It's when you expose that saturated green interior that things really get going, as in these no-bake cookies (along with rose petals and melted white chocolate) they're simply stunning. 2. Smoky Eggplant with Whipped Ricotta and Pistachios Summer starts with this starter. Eggplant, which is in season all summer long, is cut in half and grilled until charred on the outside and totally tender in the middle. It's then served over a bed of whipped ricotta and sprinkled with pistachios. 3. No-Bake Pistachio Mini Cheesecakes When you can't bear the thought of turning on your oven and making your walk-up apartment hotter than it already is (sorry, I'm making this…