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 »