I love cooking with saffron. It all started with wanting to make my friend saffron rice; from there, a new recipe was born.

There's evidence to indicate that saffron has been around since at least 1700 BC. Historically, the plant has been used in ...

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 ...

Once well combined, taste and season as needed. Make the saffron rice: Set a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter and crumble in saffron threads. Once butter starts to sizzle and ...

Combine the broth, saffron, and seasoning blend in a large ... Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper before serving. Recipe courtesy of Robin Takes 5 by Robin Miller/Andrews ...

Sabzi polo is a wonderful recipe to highlight saffron, which gives the dish its beautiful yellow hue. To bring out the spice's special flavor, you'll first grind the threads with a mortar and ...

While the lamb is cooking, put the apricots in a small bowl, cover in boiling water and leave to soak for 15 minutes Grind the saffron in a pestle and mortar, pour over a few tablespoons of ...