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42 recipes tagged with saffron.
A creamy Persian-inspired rice pudding infused with rose water, cardamom, and saffron, then topped with Greek yogurt, dates, pomegranate seeds, and…
A Moroccan-inspired bodybuilding feast featuring spiced lean lamb, saffron couscous, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a cooling mint protein sauce…
4 servings A classic combination with scores of variants around the world. This Spanish-leaning version is tinted with fragrant saffron; for the broth-y…
About 8 cups; 4 hearty servings We first learned of this “poor man’s bouillabaisse” from Jane Grigson’s Vegetable Book. Instead of calling for several…
About 10 cups; 5 to 6 servings Many insist that the unique flavor of this dish depends on fish native to the Mediterranean alone. Regardless of how it…
4 servings If you are not usually disposed to eating sardines, consider this a “gateway sardine dish.”
About 1 ¼ cups This saffron–red pepper aïoli is the perfect accompaniment to fried shellfish; Grilled Squid, Grilled Marinated Octopus; or chilled crab.
A rich but light Persian lamb stew with saffron, cinnamon, honey, and apricots, served with steamed rice.
4 to 6 servings Traditionally Persian rice is cooked slowly in a heavy pot over direct heat so that a delicious crust, called tahdig, forms on the bottom…
4 servings This recipe was contributed by our friend and cookbook author Maria Speck. It’s one of those dishes that is more than the sum of its parts.
6 servings Paella gets its name from the broad, shallow pan (paellera) traditionally used to cook this classic Valencian dish. True Valencian paella is…
A modern twist on a classic Mallorcan dish featuring pan-seared sea bass fillets served with a saffron and olive oil potato purée and a sherry vinegar…
A traditional Spanish rice dish featuring rabbit and snails, cooked with saffron and paprika in a paella pan. Served with aioli.
Gulab jamun are deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant saffron and rosewater syrup. They are a festive Indian sweet, often served at parties and…
A Southern classic featuring creamy stone-ground grits topped with a saffron-infused andouille and shrimp hash, butternut squash, and crispy kale chips…
A Catalan fish stew from the Balearic Islands, made with monkfish, sea bream, mussels, and a saffron-almond broth. Serve with crusty bread and dry white…
Lamb shanks are marinated in a fragrant spice paste, roasted, then braised in a yogurt-based sauce until tender. This hearty dish is perfect for sharing.
A rich, sticky carrot dessert from India, similar to a flourless carrot cake. It is dense and sweet, made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, raisins, and…
This Spanish rice dish features chicken, chorizo, and a variety of seafood, flavored with saffron and piquillo peppers. It's cooked in a wok for…
A slightly spicy peach and saffron chutney, perfect for serving with terrines, duck confit, cold meats, and cheese. This chutney is a great way to…
Tahdig is a beloved Persian dish of crispy, golden rice crust. This traditional recipe uses basmati rice, yogurt, and saffron for a fragrant and crunchy…
A classic Spanish paella loaded with chicken, chorizo, shrimp, and mussels, all nestled in saffron-infused rice. This one-pan dish is perfect for sharing…
A Spanish-style seafood rice dish with langoustines, mussels, clams, squid, prawns, and crab, cooked with saffron and paprika.
A Spanish-style seafood rice dish with langoustines, mussels, clams, squid, prawns, and crab, cooked with saffron and paprika.
A creamy Bomba rice dish with saffron, sea fennel, and Sóller prawns, finished with marinated fennel and cheese. This Spanish-inspired recipe highlights…
Monkfish tails and mussels are simmered in a saffron, cider, and leek sauce for a flavorful seafood stew. This dish is ready in under an hour and serves…
A quick and easy weeknight paella with mussels and chorizo, featuring orzo instead of traditional rice. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's packed with…
A traditional Cornish yeasted cake enriched with dried fruit and butter, with a subtle saffron flavor. Perfect toasted and served with butter and tea.
A rustic Mallorcan-style rice dish with rabbit, quail, and black pudding in a flavorful broth. This hearty winter warmer is traditionally made with…
A vibrant plant-based dish featuring cauliflower couscous with saffron and spices, served with a tangy red pepper chermoula. Ready in 25 minutes.
A classic Asturian stew of white beans and fresh clams in a saffron-infused broth. This coastal version is lighter than the traditional fabada but equally…
A hearty stew of spiced pumpkin and chickpeas with Iberian-style pork meatballs. The meatballs are flavored with cumin, almonds, and parsley, then…
A Spanish custard dessert infused with saffron, orange blossom, and raspberries. Baked slowly for a silky texture, then topped with caramelized sugar.
Saffron-crusted cod fillets are baked and served with a creamy pea and lemongrass soup. The vibrant crust adds texture and flavor to the delicate fish.
A fragrant lamb stew with warm spices, dried apricots, and fresh coriander. The long marination and slow simmer create tender, flavorful meat.
A pork loin is seared, then roasted with a crust of sobrasada, rosemary, and breadcrumbs. It is served with a sweet and savory saffron-apple compote.
A fragrant Bengali sweet rice dish with cashews, raisins, and aromatic spices. Traditionally served on special occasions, it has a light sweetness and…
A fragrant saffron chicken and rice dish with toasted nuts and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired meal is ready in 40 minutes.
A homely Indian dessert made with fine vermicelli noodles cooked in milk, flavored with cardamom and saffron, and topped with flaked almonds. It's a…
A fragrant yellow rice made with turmeric, garlic, and onion, cooked in broth for a savory side dish. This copycat version of Vigo yellow rice is quick…
A guide to substituting spices in recipes, providing alternatives for common spices like allspice, aniseed, cardamom, chili powder, cloves, cumin, ginger…
Moroccan-style chicken kebabs marinated in a blend of parsley, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled or broiled to perfection.
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