Saffron recipes
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Chicken breasts cooked in a creamy saffron sauce with spinach. Explore the flavours of Italy through this gorgeous Tuscan chicken recipe.

Sandra Vincent Barnes saved to Foodaholic
Saffron is said to be sweet, with floral notes, along with grassy and earthy flavors. However, this spice's flavor and aroma have been described in several different ways by different people.
Doris Doherty saved to Saffron dishes
11 · 40 minutes · Risotto Alla Milanese sounds elaborate, but it's really a basic risotto flavored with saffron, which gives it its golden-yellow color and earthy taste.
10 ingredients
Produce
- 1 tbsp Italian parsley
- 1 Shallot, medium
Canned Goods
- 1 qt Chicken stock
Pasta & Grains
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
Baking & Spices
- 1 Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Saffron, stems
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
Dairy
- 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- 1/2 cup White wine

Polly Slappey saved to Italian Recipes
In this post, I share everything about saffron: where saffron comes from, how to choose the best saffron and many saffron recipes.

Chef_Dianne saved to Herbs and Spices
A simple and easy recipe for saffron rice made on the stovetop using quality saffron threads, basmati rice and chicken stock.

Faith Mack saved to Indian
3 · 30 minutes · Galinhada is one-pot Chicken and Saffron Rice perfect for busy days because you can prepare a complete dinner in 30 minutes. It’s one of those traditional Brazilian foods that you can’t miss out: it’s mess-free, quick and easy, and quite comforting!
3 · 30 minutes · Galinhada is one-pot Chicken and Saffron Rice perfect for busy days because you can prepare a complete dinner in 30 minutes. It’s one of those traditional Brazilian foods that you can’t miss out: it’s mess-free, quick and easy, and quite comforting!
19 ingredients
Meat
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
Produce
- 1 Bay leaf
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 Green bell pepper, large small
- 2 tbsp Green onions
- 1/2 Lemon
- 3/4 cup Peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 White onion, small small
Canned Goods
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tsp Tomato paste
Pasta & Grains
- 2 cups Parboiled white rice, long-grain
Baking & Spices
- 1/2 tsp Pepper, black ground
- 5 Saffron threads
- 2 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
- 3 Tomatoes (skin and seeds removed, large
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- 1/2 cup White wine
Liquids
- 1/2 cup Water, hot

Janice saved to Meat Dishes
10 · 25 minutes · This simple saffron rice recipe is infused with saffron flavor and is the perfect elegant side dish that pairs well with Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors. Cook it on the stove top or in a rice cooker.
7 ingredients
Produce
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
Canned Goods
- 1 3/4 cup Stock
Pasta & Grains
- 1 cup Basmati rice
Baking & Spices
- 1 pinch Saffron threads
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tbsp Refined coconut oil
Liquids
- 1/4 cup Water
Diann Weston saved to Food - Sides & Other Stuff
23 · 50 minutes · Serve your guests something so much better than just mashed potatoes with this tasty recipe from Erren's Kitchen for Easy Saffron Potato Bake. Comfort food has never tasted so good!
9 ingredients
Produce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 good handful Parsley, fresh
- 2 lbs Potatoes
Canned Goods
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken stock
Baking & Spices
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 1/2 tsp Saffron threads
- 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- 2 tbsp Butter

Erren's Kitchen saved to Erren's Kitchen Recipes
Saffron is the gold of spices for your taste buds and your wallet! Once you’ve tasted a dish that highlights just a pinch of these crimson threads, you’ll understand why. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most expensive spice.
Francinefink saved to spice