Pistachios, an Easy Gourmet Ingredient

My latest Costco find* is a single ingredient that takes a dish from Ordinaire to Extraordinaire.

Pistachios, shelled and ready to toss in a salad, to top a dessert, or give a surprise to a savory dish! My first use: I recalled a Top Chef contestant who braised pistachios, so I made them part of my Rack of Lamb with Pistachio and Raisin Port Sauce.

And happy news from a previous posting: Pistachios are good for you!

* P.S. I am working on an article on Costco finds for gourmets. Let me know if you have seen anything fancy that struck your fancy.