Why is so much of the good stuff always sold in grams? Saffron, indisputably and for centuries the globe’s dearest flavoring, begins all its measurements in grams. Most recipes using it call for “a ...

1. Heat a small dry frying pan or skillet to medium-low, add saffron threads and toast lightly, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes. Saffron should not turn black. Remove from pan. 2. Bring water to a ...

SOME THINGS are expensive for a reason. Saffron is one of them. The scarlet threads are stigmas from the Crocus sativus. Each flower produces just three, which must be harvested by hand, preferably in ...

Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A mere 2 grams of the highest quality costs nearly $60. With a floral aroma and fruity, earthy flavor, saffron is a delicate ...

A simple combination of whole milk and fragrant saffron and rosewater make this a quick flavor enhancer. It’s a key ingredient in Cheetie Kumar’s Lamb Biryani. Toast saffron in a small saucepan over ...

This pasta dish, a riff on an offering served at Trattoria Bertozzi in Bologna, Italy, is a golden, fresh combination of guanciale (cured pork cheek), fragrant saffron, summery zucchini and short, ...