Saffron can be bought whole in threads or strands (stigmas) or in powdered form. Spanish and Kashmiri saffron are reputed to be among the best-quality. Saffron gives a distinctive aroma and ...

The Pennsylvania Dutch in particular embraced saffron, using it in teas, soups and cakes. They even exported it to Spanish colonies in the Caribbean until the trade was upended by the War of 1812.

The final touch is a sunny, saffron-scented mayonnaise for dolloping on top alongside a scattering of parsley for a lasting bit of freshness. Cook's Note: Short-grain rice—like bomba ...

This version for picadillo with saffron rice -- courtesy of recipe developer Julie Kinnaird — features ground beef with ...