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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is famous for its unique flavor and color ...

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 ...