The world’s most expensive spice lends striking color and unmistakable flavor to standout recipes from paella to ice cream.

Saffron is the star of this silky shrimp linguine with saffron sauce, bringing brilliant color and its subtly luxurious aroma ...

Saffron may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer benefits. However, people who are pregnant should avoid high doses. Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, with 1 pound (450 ...

The spread of saffron in Europe can be largely attributed to the spread of the Roman Empire, but when the empire collapsed in 476 CE, ushering in the Middle Ages, saffron production declined. It took ...

This post is part of Andy Baraghani's Guide to Modern Middle Eastern Cooking. Get all his recipes, tips, and stories here. I still get nervous every time I cook Iranian-style rice, even though I’ve ...

Saffron comes from a particularly lovely purple crocus that blooms in the fall and grows close to the ground. The crocus’ stigma and the style—which, if you’ve retained your eighth grade biology, you ...