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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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    Albondigas

    My Grandmother Trinidad loved making this albondigas recipe. We like to serve it over tostadas sprinkled with raw cabbage. —Wanda Knutson, Waco, Texas

    Kulfi
    1 review

    I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them...

    What Is Saffron?

    Saffron is a treasured spice, known for its goldenrod color and rich, distinct flavor. Here's what to know about the...

    Grilled Chorizo and Shrimp Paella
    1 review

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

    Creamy Sausage Risotto
    2 reviews

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

    Best Paella
    1 review

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

    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
    2 reviews

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

    Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella
    8 reviews

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

    Southwestern Shrimp with Salsa
    1 review

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

    Moroccan Spice Blend
    2 reviews

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

    Spanish-Style Paella
    11 reviews

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

    Lauren’s Bouillabaisse
    1 review

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

    Hearty Paella
    8 reviews

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

    Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth
    3 reviews

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