Blog Archives for tag saffron

‘Persian-Style Carrots & Black-Eyed Peas’

This fragrant Persian-inspired side dish was… simply put, decadent.  A hearty mixture of tender black-eyed peas, carrots, herbs, onions, garlic… Continue reading »

Fresh Fettuccine with Squash & Saffron Ricotta

Fresh pastas are wonderful with a number of sauces, but for me, something about their soft, eggy texture just screams… Continue reading »

Saffron Rice with Green Peas, Pine Nuts & Tarragon

With heirloom tomatoes starting to pop up at farmer’s markets and with our local CSA, I have had my thinking… Continue reading »

‘Bitter Rice’

This hearty risotto gets its lovely hues from a pinch of golden saffron and some chopped radicchio.  The bitter radicchio… Continue reading »

Asparagus & Watercress with Shaved Pecorino & Saffron Vinaigrette

Crispy blanched asparagus pairs just marvelously with peppery, fresh watercress.  With any vinaigrette drizzle on top this side dish would… Continue reading »

Crawfish Paella with Black Beans & Asparagus

This is so much more than just Crawfish Paella with Black Beans & Asparagus.  With so many colorful ingredients, this melting… Continue reading »

Rice Pilaf with Carrots & Herbs

This classic Persian rice pilaf is made not only with fluffy long-grain rice, but also thin strands of angel hair… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds

As a decadent side dish or vegetarian entrée idea, my Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds is as… Continue reading »

Creamy Carrot Soup with Orange & Saffron

This soul-warming soup gets its lovely orange hue from the puree of sliced carrots as well as a pinch of saffron… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Delicata Squash, Green Beans & Feta

Saffron imparts not only a lovely yellow hue to dishes, but also a rich flavor.  In this risotto dish I… Continue reading »