January 20, 2022 | Jamie Aragonez

Holiday, Desserts

Show that special someone just how much you care when you present them with this decadent confection. Perfect to top a creamy cocoa, or toast around a romantic campfire, the flavor of the saffron comes through beautifully and adds a very special touch. Once you master marshmal...

December 07, 2021 | Amanda Bevill

Desserts

There's no shortage of pumpkin pairings these days, and the beloved spicing tends to be loud and proud. But why not switch it up? Winter is long and there are pumpkins aplenty. For a mellow change of pace, we explored a pivot to the sweet side with saffron and vanilla in this ...

June 18, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Entrees

I had the pleasure of making this paella along with my friend Maria. She immigrated here from Madrid and while making this for me, she was beaming with nostalgia. She told me how her grandpa, Cristobal, took great pride in making paella outdoors in the hot Spanish summers. Thi...

March 16, 2021 | Jamie Aragonez

Side Dishes, Brunch

This versatile side dish will become a spring time staple. Perfect alongside everything from roast meat to vegetarian pasta, the leeks are tender, buttery and melt in your mouth. After a little prep work they cook slowly in a bath of chardonnay, chicken stock and butter. You c...

November 05, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Brunch, Bbq, Entrees, Snacky Bits

It's no secret that flour tortillas are champions of versatility! You can top them with anything, fill them with anything, and they work great for snacks or for meals. What's less well known, however, is that they're also incredibly easy to make! Really! And nothing beats a fr...

September 18, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Holiday, Brunch

Using a bit of creativity, spices can be the perfect spark to elevate familiar comfort foods to new heights. This is especially true when they are utilized in nontraditional ways. These rolls are elegant and exotic, using saffron to get their beautiful sunshine yellow color. A...

October 24, 2019 | Jamie Aragonez

Beverages, Cocktails

We often get asked how to use , and this is one of our favorite and unique ways. A little goes a long way with this flavorful brew and it is so easy to make. The sunshine in this cup shines all on its own but it also mixes well with all manner of spirits, sweet or savory. Trut...

October 16, 2019 | Jamie Aragonez

Appetizers, Sauces & Dressings, Brunch

Buttery and sweet, simple yet exotic, this Saffron Pear Butter is wonderful on so many levels! With only a handful of ingredients and a straightforward process, you can make a jar to have on hand, or ramp up production and gift small jars as at the holidays or any time of year...

February 08, 2018 | Amanda Bevill

Desserts

We were thrilled to feature Olia Hercules' new book Kaukasis: A Culinary Journey through Georgia, Azerbaijan and Beyond for our March 2017 Cookbook Club selection, and continue to revisit these amazing recipes. Full of stunning photographs evocative of the region, this book is...

September 04, 2017 | Sherrie Hahn

Holiday, Desserts

Here's a show-stopping dessert from from My Two Souths and Chef Asha Gomez. Based on her love of pears here in the US, this gorgeous Pink Peppercorn and Ginger Poached Pears recipe had us eagerly awaiting our September 2017 Cookbook Club "Meet & Eat". From the author: "Altho...