Look at that gorgeous RED color! Top 3 tips on quality saffron - how do you know? 1) Long strands 2) Bright red color with a hint of orange or yellow 3) Gorgeous aroma For the best quality saffron from The Gathering of Saffron brand ( Spain) visit us today : www.selectedsaffron.com/shop ..read more

Ingredients 5 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups arborio rice (10 ounces) Pinch of saffron threads 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley How to Make It In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a simmer; keep warm. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minute ..read more

INGREDIENTS 5 cups stock 1pinch saffron (1 sachet) 6 tablespoons butter 1onion, finely chopped 1 1⁄2cups arborio rice (if you can find it, carnaroli makes the *best* risotto) 1cup grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff from the can!) salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Ladle a little stock into a small bowl. Add the saffron threads or powder and leave to infuse. Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large saucepan until foaming. Add the onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the rice. Stir until gr ..read more

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Try this delicious and easy recipe. The flavor with brighten up your thanksgiving meal and is a great complement to the other traditional dishes! Prep time : 10 mins ; Cook time : 25 minutes Ingredients 1 pinch Saffron , , lightly crushed 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, cubed 1/4 tsp Garlic Granules 1 tbs olive oil 25 g (1 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 4 tbs milk Sea Salt Preparation STEP 1: Add the Saffron strands to the water and cook the potatoes until tender. Drain. STEP 2: Mash the potatoes with the Garlic Granules, Sea Salt, olive oil, cheese and milk, until well puréed ..read more

Want to know what makes Saffron so good for your health? If that's the case, you've found the ideal site! The first step, though, is to know what Saffron is. Crocus sativus, a close relative of the lily, is the source of the Saffron. The Saffron arises from the stigma and styles — termed threads — within the bloom itself. In part because of this, Saffron has a hefty price tag. The fragile threads from each blossom must be carefully harvested by hand by the farmers. The threads are heated and cured to enhance the Saffron's flavor. But before we get into the benefits of this magic spice, let's ..read more

Ingredients: 8-10 strands of Premium Saffron 1/8 spoon cardamom seeds 1 ½ cups flour (substitute with coconut flour or gluten-free flour) ½ cup sugar (substitute with date palm sugar) ½ cup grass-fed ghee (or clarified butter) 20 pistachios, crushed or coarsely chopped (optional) Method: Soak saffron stands in 2 tablespoons of warm water. This process helps extract the color and flavor of the saffron. Stir and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the grass-fed ghee ( or clarified butter) with the sugar. Add in the saffron mixture and cardamom then blend well. Add in the flour and mix to form a do ..read more

When I needed saffron recently, I pulled out the three different batches from my pantry. Why did I have three when saffron is not a common ingredient? The short answer is that I am too acquisitive. I could not resist stocking up on this exotic spice. I bought two on vacation (in Hungary and Spain) and the third at Trader Joe’s. Before deciding which one to use, I was concerned about figuring out how to identify real saffron and avoid any that was fake or adulterated. But how to test the saffron? Spoiler alert – it turned out that some of my “saffron” was fake. Real saffron is the stigma of th ..read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRAfJDghf-I PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 PEOPLE CALORIES: 31KCAL It is a mood lifting, refreshing beverage full of anti-depressants. All you need is hot water, saffron threads, honey and a few spices to make a cup of tea with saffron. INGREDIENTS 1/2 litre Water 1 tbsp Sugar .25 g Saffron ( a pinch) 1 stick Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger Grated 2-3 Lemon Wedges 10-12 Mint Leaves INSTRUCTIONS Heat water in a pan and bring it to boil. Once the water starts to boil, add sugar, saffron, cinnamon, ginger, lemon wedges and mi ..read more

Saffron is an ancient spice obtained from the Crocus sativus plant. It is highly prized and costly. To obtain a single pound of the golden spice requires 75,000 flower heads. The flowerheads’ crimson-coloured stigmas are harvested and dried to produce saffron. The unique flavour is coveted by chefs, especially for dishes such as paella and bouillabaisse. For centuries it has also been used as a vibrant natural food colour. However, one of the lesser-known saffron health benefits is its reputed ability to boost the immune system. As health officials around the globe scramble to battle the coro ..read more