Saffron butter

Making this saffron oil at home is as easy as it gets! All you have to do is heat up some oil, infuse the saffron for a while, and there it is!

A Spanish and Mediterranean influenced butter, this goes with many vegetables. Try fennel, eggplant, tomatoes and pasta. Enjoy!

When I was in Minnesota this weekend for Christmas, I had the pleasure of spending some good quality time with Charlie's Aunt Nancy. We w...

Instructions: Infuse the Saffron: Place the saffron threads in a small bowl. Add the hot water to the bowl and let the saffron steep for about 5-10 minutes. This helps release the flavor and color from the saffron. Prepare the Butter: In a medium bowl, add the softened butter. Pour the saffron and its soaking water into the bowl with the butter. Add the lemon juice if using. The lemon juice adds a slight tang and helps to brighten the flavor of the saffron. Mix Well: Using a spatula or a…

This Saffron Butter Crispy Rice recipe is easy and full of flavor and texture. It's based on a traditional Persian dish. The saffron brings that slightly sweet, floral note and gives that beautiful yellow-orange color. Added to the butter is what gives this crispy rice the buttery, crispy bottom that is irresistible. It’s simple to make and perfect for a family dinner side! #ricerecipes #sidedishes #familydinnerideas #crispyrice

Saffron veloute

We celebrated the second Sunday of advent with a lovely saffron wreath filled with a pistachio butter. The dough was made with locally grown saffron (!!!) and I added plenty of filling so it turned out really delicious!

Saffron Rice is a fragrant side dish of Basmati rice cooked in chicken broth and butter with vibrant yellow color from saffron threads.

A rich and decadent creamy saffron pasta sauce. Easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner but impressive enough to wow friends and family. Unique saffron flavor infused into a luscious creamy parmesan sauce with a hint of lemon.

In this post, I share everything about saffron: where saffron comes from, how to choose the best saffron and many saffron recipes.