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Happy National Pistachio Day!

The delicious little nuggets of protein not only taste good, but are good for you: Proven to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce stress-related blood pressure levels, supply minerals, anti-oxidants and protein, the pistachio is a healthy snack. If you're located in the U.S., chances are the pistachios you nibble upon were grown in San Joaquin, California, the second largest producer of pistachios worldwide (Iran and Turkey are also leading growers).

Tasty raw or roasted, salted or unsalted, we can devour the nuts by the fistful when seasoned -- even Trader Joe's has caught on to the trend, with a chile-lime variety. Roast your own batch with this recipe, or create a unique flavor palate catering to your own tastes and preferences.

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When I think of pistachios, I automatically think sweet. Perhaps, this is due to the Egyptian and Syrian side of my family. From an early age, I associated pistachios with sweet syrupy nutty baklava and pistachio ice cream. We would alternate between pistachio baklava and the traditional one made with walnuts and almonds.

As I got older, I started to explore other pistachio flavored desserts. On a recent culinary adventure to Café Sabarsky in Manhattan I discovered the Austrian cake Mozart Torte. This one was made with pistachios, chocolate, and nougat cream. I haven't had any luck yet finding the recipe.

Below are 8 delicious pistachio recipes that are sure to fulfill your craving for something sweet and nutty:

1. Rice Pudding with Cardamom and Pistachios
2. Honeyed Goat Cheese Tart with Pistachio Crust
3. Pistachio Gelato
4. Meringue "Eggs" with Pistachio Custard and Chocolate Drizzle
5. Pistachio Almond Nougat Torroncini
6. Coconut Pistachio Meringues
7. Middle Eastern Nut Filled Multi-layered Pastry
8. Pistachio Baklava

What are some of your favorite pistachio desserts?

I love pistachio nuts. I can eat an entire bag (and I'm talking about those big 1 lb bags, not the little ones) in one evening. Give me a bag of pistachio nuts and a TV and I'm happy.

Today is National Pistachio Day, and that involves not just the nuts but the other foods that contain pistachio. Here's a recipe for Pistachio Ice Cream from Epicurious, and here's a recipe for Pistachio Crusted Chicken from AllRecipes. Here's one for Pistachio Chicken Salad. Here are the seductive Pistachio Date Sticky Buns that Nicole posted about a while back.

And don't forget that eating pistachios (in moderation) can lower cholesterol.

Nuts have been my "go-to" snack lately. I'm trying to stop eating stuff like chocolate and cookies and cake while still satisfying my snack food cravings, and nuts can actually be very good with you (within reason - watch the amount you eat). Now, if I could just stop eating the chocolate-covered cashews...

Today is National Nut Day. Grab a bag or can of your favorites, whether its cashews, pistachios, walnuts, or peanuts (which, as you may know, aren't a nut at all but a legume, in the bean family). Here's an easy recipe for Roasted Almonds, and here's one for Recipe Goldmine has a ton of nut recipes, including Cajun Cocktail Nuts, Glazed Pecans, Chili Walnuts, and Citrus Nuts.

First of all, shame on you for what you're thinking. Second, shame on you for what you're thinking.

Today is National Grab Some Nuts Day. I have no idea how this differs from National Nut Day (I'm sure such a day exists), except for the grabbing aspect. Don't lift or scoop, you have to grab.

My favorite nuts are cashews and pistachios, and I've been meaning to pick a can or two up (even if I do think of nuts as a fall and winter snack, don't ask me why). Here are some recipes you can make with nuts: Sugar and Spice Nuts, Rosemary Toasted Nuts, and a bunch of recipes from GroupRecipes.com, including salads, side dishes, and desserts.