Kesar kulfi, a delightful frozen dessert, gets its signature bright yellow hue and subtle floral notes from saffron, making ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...

Kesar and saffron are the same spice but differ in name, quality, and origin. Learn how they vary and why they are highly ...

The spread of saffron in Europe can be largely attributed to the spread of the Roman Empire, but when the empire collapsed in 476 CE, ushering in the Middle Ages, saffron production declined.

It’s an effort you can taste in their food—from olives marinated in pomegranate molasses and topped with walnuts to perfectly ...

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 ...

Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the ... To make it, you'll oil the pot and spread a saffron-yogurt-egg mixture over the bottom — to help create the distinctive layer ...

As health consciousness increases, khichdi recipes have evolved to make them more nutritious. For those looking for extra ...

“Through the food, which always feels like this safe gateway ... What Iranians consider “plain rice,” for instance, is actually more of an art form. The rice is scented by saffron and maybe mixed with ...

Adnan Durani started his company Saffron Road in 2010 to bring foods from different cultures of the Silk Road to mainstream America. Nikki Battiste spoke to him about how his background as an ...

Jump to the recipes: lentil soup, one-pot chicken and saffron orzo, and Sarra’s saucy skillet trout. Amina Al-Saigh translated a career in engineering to food. “For the longest time ...