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Saffron Rice

Learn to make perfectly fluffy Saffron Rice, a beautiful and savory side dish with saffron spice, onions and broth. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

Saffron Coffee

Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice and for good reason! Here’s how to make a decadent saffron coffee that bursts with complex, spiced flavor. Add a little honey and milk for a balanced cup. EQUIPMENT INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

Pistachio Smoothie With Saffron

Ingredients Instruction Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water for about 5 minutes.  Add the soaked saffron along with the water and the rest of the ingredients into the blender. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until the smoothie is of the consistency that you desire. Serve immediately.

Butter Saffron Sauce

Ingredients Instruction Combine wine, shallots, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Simmer the mixture until it is reduced to about 2 Tablespoons. about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer the mixture, whisking occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to 2 Tablespoons. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Reduce […]

Saffron Greek Yogurt Dip

Ingredients: Instruction: Put the saffron into a small bowl. Cover with 1 tablespoon of just-boiled water and set aside for 10 minutes. Crush the garlic. Add to the yogurt with mint. Strain over the saffron liquid, season, and stir. Set aside covered, to infuse for 1 hour. Just before dishing up, stir again and serve […]

Side effects and drawbacks of saffron

Saffron is generally considered to be safe if it is taken in the recommended dosages. Consumption of Saffron less than 1.5 g per day is safe, also saffron is generally safe for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine for up to six weeks. Possible side effects may include anxiety, change in appetite, […]

Saffron benefits for kids

Helps with kids’ fever The crocin compound that is found in saffron may be able to help with reducing fever. Helps with insomnia There is a mild sedative that can possibly work well with kids who have sleep disorders. Helps to improve digestive problems Colic problems can be alleviated with the help of saffron. In […]

Moroccan Saffron Chicken

Ingredients Instruction Mix all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed pot. Cover, and cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour Do not add water, and be careful not to burn the chicken. Reduce the liquids until they are mostly oils. Discard the cinnamon sticks, and taste for seasoning. (The sauce should be […]

Saffron Chiken With Parsley And Lemon

Ingredients Instruction Cut the breasts on the diagonal to make small cutlets. Heat olive oil and a tiny bit of butter in a heavy pan and brown the chicken pieces quickly using medium-high heat. Take care not to overcook the chicken in this step. Remove chicken to a plate, add the slivered onions and cook […]