Saffron Recipes

Saffron recipes contain one of the world’s rarest spices, known for the yellow hue it gives dishes. When you’re looking to make something special for dinner or dessert, choose from our recipes using saffron.

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Chicken Biryani

With spices, dried fruit and milk-infused rice, chicken biryani may seem a bit complicated, but our recipe breaks it down into simple steps.

Maqluba

Maqluba (also makloubeh or maklouba) is Middle Eastern dish of layered rice, vegetables and meat. It's flipped so the crispy...


Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...


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Albondigas Soup

This traditional Mexican recipe is made with small spiced meatballs and a rich tomato broth. Load each bowl of albondigas...


Kulfi

Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...

Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella

This shrimp paella recipe is not only healthy but satisfying, too! It has vitamin C from the sweet red pepper,...


Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth

I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker,...

Best Paella

A big pan of paella is the perfect choice when cooking for a crowd. All you need to round out...


Spanish-Style Paella

If you enjoy cooking ethnic foods, this hearty rice dish is wonderful. It's brimming with generous chunks of sausage, shrimp...


Creamy Sausage Risotto

I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I’ve altered...


Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella

Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from...

Spicy Orange Quinoa

A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables,...


Rhubarb Beef

My daughter made a trip around the world and brought home this recipe from Iran. I've served it often to...


Southwestern Shrimp with Salsa

I prefer grilling in the summer because you don't need to turn on the stove and heat up the house....


Hearty Paella

I had paella for the first time in Spain. It was so good that I've been on the quest to...


Lauren’s Bouillabaisse

This golden-colored soup is brimming with an assortment of seafood and is paired with savory, colorful sourdough toast with spread.—...

Moroccan Spice Blend

For years, we've enjoyed dishes flavored with this version of ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend we use on...