
Saffron recipes
Add a touch of luxury (saffron is the most expensive spice in the world) and a hit of vibrant auburn colour to your next dinner. Saffron's floral flavour works well in curries, risottos, stews and even sweet buns.
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Chicken with chorizo, peppers & saffron mash
Rustle up something special for supper with Diana Henry's chicken and chorizo in a rich rioja and red pepper sauce. Serve with a marvellous saffron mash
Saffron butter chicken with date & couscous stuffing
Transform a simple roast chicken with a rich saffron butter and a sweet date and couscous stuffing. Serve with Greek yogurt and a green salad
Saffron chicken korma
Add saffron to this chicken korma, or zafran murgh korma, to give it a lovely colour and make it very special. Serve this mild chicken curry as a main course or as part of an Indian feast
Autumn vegetable salad with saffron dressing
Enjoy this stunning autumn salad as a side dish at a dinner party. It features carrots, courgette, broccoli, tomatoes and olives in a lovely saffron dressing
Saffron risotto
A beautiful bright and easy risotto with an egg yolk added at the end to give a lovely silky richness - perfect for lunchtime entertaining
Spicy courgettes with saffron risotto
Simple and satisfying - perfect for impressing friends
Crab & saffron risotto
Enjoy this crab and saffron risotto for a comforting family supper. A good risotto starts with the rice - try to use a quality carnaroli or arborio rice
Indian pancakes with saffron & rosewater cream (malpua & rabri)
Enjoy Indian fried pancakes as a sweet treat. Often served at the festival Holi, they are steeped in saffron-cardamom syrup and topped with a rosewater cream
Shellfish, orzo & saffron stew
The perfect choice for a small, informal gathering, take this dig-in dish of mussels, clams, prawns and orzo pasta to the table and serve with crusty bread
Spiced saffron & rosewater milk (thandai)
Enriched with nuts and infused with spices and rosewater, this chilled milk drink is traditionally served during Holi, India’s festival of colour
Saffron, pistachio & white chocolate cookies
Add saffron to your cookie dough and you'll be bang on trend. Pistachio and white chocolate are great additions too. One biscuit just won't be enough...
Salt cod fritters with saffron allioli
Make bite-sized salt cod fritters with a delectable Spanish allioli for the perfect finger food. Serve with lemon wedges and garlic mayo for dipping
Red mullet with saffron baked orzo & broad beans
Add a touch of luxury to a weekend meal with red mullet and saffron-tinted orzo pasta. Peel the broad beans, too, if you really want to wow dinner guests
Fish tagine with saffron & almonds
A low calorie Moroccan fish stew flavoured with saffron, almonds, cinnamon, ginger and more. It's ideal for entertaining- make a batch ahead and freeze
Saffron chicken with coriander dip
Marinate cheap chicken thighs with lemon, thyme and garlic and roast until crispy - finish with honey and pistachios for sweetness and crunch
Fish stew with roast garlic & saffron
Try this simpler, lighter version of bouillabaisse, a classic fish soup - serve with toasted slices of baguette to mop up the tomato based sauce
Special seafood & saffron pasta
Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat - it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini
St Lucia saffron buns
Edd Kimber creates a version of Swedish sweet rolls. They're traditionally served in December but work well served at breakfast all year round
Turkish pilaf with saffron & goji berries
We've put together the ultimate recipe for brain health, packed with brain-boosting nutrients like cinnamon, almonds and goji berries
Fish pie with saffron mash
A great dinner party dish. This can be made ahead and frozen so there's always something ready to entertain guests
Poached saffron pears
Try infusing pears with the taste of saffron to make a unique and tasty pudding
Roast cod with paella & saffron olive oil
Impress your friends with Jason Atherton's luxurious shellfish rice, topped with juicy cod and drizzled with saffron
Chicken liver parfait with apple & saffron chutney
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Spring onion & halloumi bruschetta with carrot & saffron salsa
An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping