Since the time of early Egypt, saffron has been the spice of pharaohs, maharajas and kings. The price of saffron at $100 an ounce is often compared to gold. The intensive hand labor is what makes ...

Learn how to make a vibrant Mediterranean seafood medley with tender shrimp, fish, and shellfish served over fragrant saffron ...

Learn how to make flavorful Spanish saffron rice with sweet raisins and crunchy pine nuts. This traditional recipe is perfect ...

Saffron rice, fresh mussels and herbs come together in Meni Valle’s breezy, Mediterranean-style seafood pilaf.

If Oakland’s Helia Sadeghi had to eat one dish for the rest of her life, it would be crispy, buttery, comforting tahchin. In Sadeghi’s childhood home in Iran, the golden domed rice “cake” layered with ...

I have two jars of garam masala in my spice cabinet, but there are many more versions of this Indian spice blend. One of mine is quite aromatic and has a good amount of cayenne that gives it a real ...

Heat the oil over medium heat in a 2-3 qt. saucepan. When it shimmers, add the diced onion, stirring occasionally. If you see browning, turn the heat down a little. After 5 minutes, add the garlic, ...

Basmati rice is sautéed with cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper. Saffron “tea” is added toward the end of cooking, infusing the rice with flavor and the signature brilliant yellow of the saffron. The ...