This is one of the most beautiful side dishes in my repertoire. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it's also endlessly delicious. The pistachios are the most precious of the “jewels” in this dish! It can be eaten by itself, or with some roasted chicken, or seafood.

You read that correctly, a chocolate salami! But don’t be afraid, there’s no meat in this fun and simple dessert. Once it's done it truly looks like a big salami and the pistachios and lady fingers look like spices and fat. It’s the perfect party dessert as your guests can cut their own slices directly on a cutting board. I guarantee this will be the talk of your party!

This is such a healthy and doable option for calamari. Usually it's heavy and deep fried but this pistachio crust makes them so crispy and delicious. Serve with a little beurre blanc sauce for dipping. TIPS! This sauce is delish on all seafood, especially salmon!

I love to add spinach to my pesto, it gives it a sweet freshness and makes the color POP even more! A jar of freshly made pesto makes a great hostess gift. I love to serve this on a block of cream cheese with some nice sundried tomatoes on top or on some homemade pasta!

This is hands down my new favorite way to prepare shrimp! The crust is simple and doesn’t overwhelm the sweet shrimp like a heavy batter sometimes does. You don’t need to buy the biggest shrimp, and frozen shrimp works great too. I love to serve this shrimp alongside rice with a

Spring rolls are actually really easy to make. I love them as a fresh side dish for the warmer months. You can even get your family to help and everyone can make their own! You can also add some shrimp or shredded chicken. Don’t forget the dipping sauce, it's half the fun!

This is one of my favorite dishes ever and my go-to cooking method for salmon. The nutty crust keeps the fish so juicy. The salty crust is the perfect match with the sweet salmon. You can swap in whatever fish you like!