saffron

  1. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Saffron Ginger Tea

    This tea isn’t only delicious: it could save your life. Saffron is a powerful antioxidant, and can help protect your body from a variety of ailments. Ginger, too, has been shown to provide tremendous health benefits. So, brew some of this tea, and thank me later. Ingredients 10 saffron...
  2. Morning Glory

    Is saffron really so expensive?

    Please note this report is based on UK prices. Its often said that saffron is the most expensive spice and I've many times heard that weight for weight its more expensive than gold. I'm sure this must put off a lot of people who have never cooked with it. But is it really so expensive? I buy...
  3. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Milanese saffron risotto

    Also known as risotto giallo (literally “yellow risotto”) or risotto alla Milanese, this very simple dish is one of the most famous symbols of Milan. As it’s common for any risotto, Italians most often eat it as a piatto unico, the only and main course of a meal; it is not unusual, however, to...
  4. Morning Glory

    CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Saffron

    Welcome to the CookingBites Recipe Challenge. Our judge @murphyscreek who won the previous challenge has chosen Saffron as the next ingredient. To enter, all you need to do is post a recipe featuring saffron as a new thread, tag it "CookingBites Recipe Challenge" and post a link to it in...
  5. Morning Glory

    Recipe Saffron and Marmalade Tea Bread

    There is a traditional Cornish tea bread made with saffron and dried fruit and I was reading that bakers used to make it with whole threads of saffron rather than crushed, pounded saffron. This was to show customers that the saffron was real and not a fake substitute. Saffron and orange work...
  6. detroitdad

    Recipe Toasted Saffron Pasta Primavera

    I'm going to give this recipe a try tonight. I'll probably serve it with chicken and/or shrimp. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon saffron threads or paprika 1 cup dry white wine 2¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2...
  7. detroitdad

    Saffron Question

    My question is this, could I just crush up that whole bag and leave it in powder form to scoop out measurements of what I need? Or would that somehow ruin the flavor of the saffron overtime?
  8. Elawin

    Recipe Spiced Buttered Rice

    Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Serves 2 as part of a main course Ingredients: 150 g rice 300 ml boiling water, plus extra for soaking 100 g pitted dates, or other dried soft fruit of choice 10 strands of saffron 50 g of chopped nuts 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 whole...
  9. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Pomegranate Saffron Rice

    I wanted to present this at the same time as the Steak and Shrimp Dim Sum, but time got away from me (even The Late Night Gourmet needs to sleep occasionally, especially when he has work the next day). You may notice that there are a few pomegranates in this preparation. I did crack open a...
  10. F

    Recipe Spanish Fish & Shellfish Soup & Saffron (Sopa de Pescado al Azafran)

    After, Elizabeth had told me of her gastro adventure in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, Andalusia, I had decided to provide her with this récipe, which she raved about .. Spanish Fish & Shellfish Soup & Saffron ( Sopa de Pescado al Azafran ) .. 1 Kilo of firm White fish ( Grouper or Cod for...
  11. F

    Recipe Portuguese Cod Fish Soup with Saffron

    Portugal is world renowned for its vast variety of fish, seafood and shellfish, and in particular its adoration for cod fish, both wild, and salt cod .. At the tourist office, one receives, a 365 day cod fish recipe booklet of all the amazing cod fish recipes one can eat and where to go ...
  12. Herbie

    Recipe Cornish Saffron Buns

    A traditional Cornish recipe. Cornish Saffron Buns: http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/313086/Cornish-saffron-buns. Little bit of history: https://www.cornwalls.co.uk/food/saffron_buns.htm More like a scone than a bun, I think.. Ingredients 500g (1lb) strong plain gluten free flour...
  13. Herbie

    Recipe Venison and squash tagine

    Hi Just cooked and eaten this. My husband is on seconds:soup: Original recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/squash-venison-tagine 4 very generous portions 600g butternut squash (bns). Peeled and cut into big chunks. Save seeds for pesto :) 1 very large onion 450g venison cut into...
  14. F

    Recipe Persian Jewel (Rice) with Cardamom, Cumin & Saffron Threads.

    For the Spice Challenge: Saffron From: The Castilla La Mancha Designation of Origin, Spain .. I had gone yesterday to source the ingredients which are not staples in our apartment at the Le Mercat de La Boqueria, Barcelona, in the Bari Goti, Las Ramblas Boulevard. Recipe Courtesy...
  15. Elawin

    Recipe Saffron Tea

    Ingredients (per cup): 250 ml freshly drawn or filtered water 2 cardamom pods, cracked 1 tsp soft light brown sugar 1 cm cinnamon stick 5 strands saffron 1 green tea bag A few flaked almonds to serve Extra sugar, if required, to taste Method: 1. Put the water, cardamoms, sugar, cinnamon and...
  16. Morning Glory

    Recipe Saffron Vegetable Stew with Chick Peas and Fennel Seeds

    Saffron is one of my very favourite spices. It has the magical ability to transform humble ingredients into something special. Although saffron is expensive, the other ingredients for this easy dish are so cheap that it could be called a budget recipe. Please join in The Spice Challenge Saffron...
  17. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Moroccan Cauliflower-Apple Saffron Soup With Mushrooms

    Similar to my other cauliflower soups, but with ras el hanout as the main seasoning (this is the "Moroccan" in the recipe...I don't know if this is actually eaten in Morocco), and topped with sauteed mushrooms. I used baby bellas, but any mushroom should work. Also, note that I use a pressure...
  18. Morning Glory

    The CookingBites Spice Challenge - Spice of the Month (September 2017): Saffron

    Each month we showcase a different spice. I'll be writing up some information about the spice and its over to you to come up with your tips, tricks or recipes using the spice. There is a prize for the most interesting idea or recipe (to be posted anywhere in the world, customs permitting). Just...
  19. Morning Glory

    The CookingBites Cookalong: Paella

    Have you ever cooked Paella? If not, then now is your chance to try! If you have cooked it before, you can share your wisdom and cook along too. The idea of the Cookalong is that members cook a classic dish within a certain timescale and share their experience. Its a bit of fun and a chance to...
  20. Morning Glory

    Recipe Saffron Semolina with Berries

    Banish all thoughts of lumpy semolina school dinner puddings and transform semolina into a seductive treat. This dish would be good for breakfast but it could be served in smaller portions as a dessert. I think it works hot or cold. If serving cold you may want to add more milk as the semolina...
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