Almost everyone knows that the word “biscotti” means “cookies” in English. Or at least, I hope so! I would like to introduce to you the very newest product of Spinosi, Italy’s famed pasta maker--his version of biscotti made with pistachios.

Actually, the word means “twice cooked” from which we get “biscuit.” The twice cooked part is from the fact that the dough mass is mixed, then baked until it is fairly solid, then removed from the oven, sliced into diagonal slices, and then re-baked to finish cooking. Hence, twice cooked.

These Spinosi biscotti have the dough mass mixed with raw pistachios, then baked, producing a lovely, friable consistency and a splendid pistachio taste. One is not enough and yes, you can dip them into your glass of wine, preferable a Vin Santo or Passito type. If push comes to shove, a finishing glass of red wine left from your dinner, will adequately do the job.