How to Use pistachio in a Sentence

pistachio

noun
  • Pour this on top of the crust, swirl on the pistachio cream, and bake.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The pistachio is from over there.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Toast the pistachios by putting them in a dry skillet over low heat.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 28 Mar. 2018
  • Lay the pistachios on a cutting board and chop by hand with a sharp knife.
    — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2019
  • The prep kitchen is decked out in a foamy pistachio green and playful tile.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Or grill the squash and top it with crunchy pistachios and fragrant mint.
    — Julia Turshen, charlotteobserver, 8 Aug. 2017
  • The first pistachio cream that stole Smith’s heart?
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The same weight of pistachios or 49 of them has about three grams.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Add on a warm brioche pistachio roll for $14.
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Our dad went across the street to buy pistachios and ice cream from a corner store.
    — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Add half of flour mixture and half (¼ cup) of ground pistachios.
    — Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2018
  • Top with the crispy San Daniele ham and pistachios and serve.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • Garnish with more pistachios and lemon zest.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Eat a handful of pistachios or almonds for a quick snack.
    — Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Add pistachios to a food processor bowl and pulse to chop.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Add the herbs, pistachios, salt and pepper.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • And on the number of folks who are already pistachio lovers.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Nuts and seeds Peanuts, cashews, pistachios, and sesame seeds are among the top nut/seed sources.
    — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Jams made with rosé and stone fruit; nut butters from pistachios and almonds.
    — Amy Scattergood, latimes.com, 14 July 2017
  • Williams dreamed up the addition of crunchy pistachios and warm cumin seeds, by the way.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Drizzle the parsley sauce over it and top with pistachios.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Ah, the pistachio and salted caramel, the lemon and the one with the sprinkles.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
  • This shimmery nail lineup has a blend of cream, gold, and pistachio green.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • If white isn’t your thing, grab them in a playful pistachio green instead.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Drizzle caramel over pistachios, sprinkle with salt, and set aside to cool.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Garnish with more pistachios and herbs.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Lo and behold, pecans won, beating out cashews, pistachios and macadamia nuts.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 25 Sep. 2019
  • But her pistachio pudding is a fan favorite, too.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Add the chocolate and pistachios and stir to combine.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Go ahead and use up any nuts in your pantry—pistachios, pecans, walnuts, and almonds all work great.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 9 Apr. 2018

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