Saffron

A take on Persian joojeh kebabs, these grilled saffron yogurt chicken thighs with herby labneh are vibrant, flavorful, and perfect for your next cookout.

Use the dregs of that jar of marinara in your fridge to cook rice and shrimp in this one-skillet weeknight dinner.

This Iranian bread recipe is fluffy and tender, with saffron (and a pinch of turmeric) providing a vibrant color and subtly sweet, honey-like scent.

All markers of good paella—saffron, sausage, shrimp, crispy rice on the bottom—with the time-saving advantages of fried rice.

A little saffron goes a long way in this standout sauce, finished with cracked pepper, salty Parmesan, and fragrant basil.

This version of aam panna, the ultra-refreshing summer drink, swaps green mangoes for a classic pantry staple: jarred applesauce (yes, really).

Sponge cake takes a bath in sweet saffron-infused milk, emerges sunshine-yellow and ready to feed a crowd.

Blueberries and saffron may seem like they’re from different worlds, but here they come together like delicious star-crossed lovers.

Beans cozy up with spring alliums and plenty of olive oil.