Saffron comes from a type of crocus flower. It's a common spice in Mediterranean cooking. Because it's hard to harvest -- it takes 75,000 flowers to get a pound of saffron -- it's one of the world's ...

A native New Yorker of Mexican heritage, Diana Perez has spent the last 17 years working across the culinary media landscape. A graduate of Syracuse University (cum laude), Diana first worked in ...

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 ...

For the filling, mix fresh figs sliced thinly with a touch of honey and a few strands of saffron soaked in warm water. The ...

Thanks to Alice Zaslavsky's use of marinated artichokes, you can make this sunny dish year-round You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and ...

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 ...