Category: APPETIZER

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

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 […]

CREAMY POTATO AND SAFFRON SOUP

This is inspired by a soup from Abruzzo, a “minestra,” which is traditionally made with diced potatoes and other vegetables in a saffron broth. This is a modern version that’s blended until creamy — it’s delicate and elegant, yet simple. Instruction Gently cook the onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan over low […]

FRENCH ROUILLE SAUCE

French rouille sauce is a thick, bread-enriched sauce that gets much of its flavor and color from saffron. This beautiful, spicy garlic sauce goes well with cold steamed shrimp, and any fried fish or seafood, or as a sauce with firm grilled fish such as swordfish, sturgeon, or Pacific white sea bass. Instruction Heat the […]