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Bring saffron to the table.
Practical recipes for making the most of a small pinch.
From the grill
Persian saffron chicken
Explore a saffron marinade and the cooking method for joojeh-style chicken.
Paella photo: Jan Harenburg; chicken photo: Nasser-sadeghi. CC BY-SA 4.0. Images resized and cropped for display.
A little knowledge goes a long way.
Useful answers for the everyday questions.
Ingredient alternatives
No saffron? Know your options.
Choose an alternative for colour or for a different flavour—and understand what it will not replace.
How to use saffron
Blooming, grinding and adding saffron to your dish.
How to store saffron
Containers, light, moisture and keeping a small pack fresh.
Make a cup of saffron tea
Simple preparations, recipe ideas and practical cautions.
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