There are some foods that have a clear affinity for each other: chocolate and hazelnut, tomatoes and basil, bacon and eggs....but its often the lesser utilized (in America, at least) combinations that make a truly memorable dessert for me. That brings me to pistachio, rose water and honey. What are common ingredients in the Middle East, are keys to one of my favorite sweets...enhanced with brown sugar, fresh orange, almonds and walnuts. Each component can be prepared ahead, and the tart itself lasts a few days in the fridge before the crust becomes soft.

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