Mamma mia! Pistacchio - Sicilian Pistachio Spread

Fifty per cent pistachio, cane sugar, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt — a short list, and no milk, so it stays dairy-free. The colour is worth noticing: a soft, muted green rather than a vivid one, because nothing has been added to brighten it.

Spread on bread, toast or brioche, piped into cornetti and bomboloni, or stirred through ricotta for a quick tart filling. A spoonful on vanilla gelato is the shortest route to understanding it. Keep it cool and dry once opened, and stir if the oil separates — that's the olive oil doing what olive oil does.