In the Iranian kitchen, the dizzying aroma of sweet saffron mingled with the warm, nutty scent of perfectly steamed rice is a time-honored call to the table. Even though it is known as the world’s ...

At better than $600 a pound, more than gold, saffron is the most expensive ingredient most cooks will ever use. Thank goodness a tiny pinch usually is all the saffron needed to flavor an entire recipe ...

In the Iranian kitchen, the dizzying aroma of sweet saffron mingled with the warm, nutty scent of perfectly steamed rice is a time-honored call to the table. Even though it is known as the world’s ...