saffron

Some of you may know that I'm not a fan of sweet things and consequently not a very experienced cake-maker. However, I thought I'd make a bit of an effort for Easter. Muffins have to be the easiest recipe in the world when it comes to cakes. After all, they actually need to be made with a lumpy...

I don't usually post recipes which aren't my own - but this one is cooked from a book sent to me by a friend. Its written by his sister-in-law, who comes from Persia. You can find the recipe here: http://jila-dana-haeri.tumblr.com/post/111777021301/chicken-and-seville-oranges-khoresh-khoresh-e...

I made this last night to use up some elderly leeks. Originally I was just going to make a basic leek & potato soup - but then I thought why not jazz it up a bit. Hmm... saffron perhaps... oh, and some basil oil drizzled over the top. Ingredients: 2 large leeks (chopped into rings) 2...

It's one of the most expensive ingredients in the world (if not THE most expensive). I've been wondering what type of flavor it actually brings to dishes and how to get the best out of it?

Hello! I am wondering what you all suggest I use my special saffron on. This last summer we "invested" in some when we went to Dubai but we have yet to use it at all. We were thinking to do "risotta alla Milanese" but I am interested in other ideas.