Saffron risotto is a satisfying, splurge-worthy side that pairs well with chicken, beef, veal and seafood.

This past week, I went out to dinner with some friends at Pijja Palace, the sports bar-cum-restaurant in Silver Lake serving up Indian-Italian mash-ups. We ordered their kesar shells and cheese, and ...

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 ...

Fennel and saffron are two ingredients that have been used in kitchens across the world for centuries ...

The unmistakable color and aroma of saffron gives this homey staple a luxe makeover. Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the ...

This dish — inspired by the classic Sicilian pasta con le sarde — blankets tender wedges of roasted romanesco in a sauce made of golden raisins, pine nuts, saffron and sardines. For a milder flavor, ...

I went to my local saffrontarium — which is where they sell saffron, of course — and bought a hit of saffron that cost $500 an ounce. I did not purchase an entire ounce. No one purchases an entire ...