Saffron rice, fresh mussels and herbs come together in Meni Valle’s breezy, Mediterranean-style seafood pilaf.

Adapted from “Ziryab,” by Farouk Mardam-Bey (Ici La Press). Serves 4. Find rose water at Arash Market. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 1/2 pound ground lamb 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 ...

Author note: Ask the butcher to cut the lamb into 4-inch pieces. Be careful with ground turmeric as it can easily stain. Oasis International Market in Plano is a great place to buy Middle Eastern ...

Since the time of early Egypt, saffron has been the spice of pharaohs, maharajas and kings. The price of saffron at $100 an ounce is often compared to gold. The intensive hand labor is what makes ...

This versatile dish, courtesy of Capt. Andy Ford, combines a punchy coconut-curry sauce with fragrant saffron rice and steamed vegetables. This recipe pairs perfectly with Tito’s Handmade Vodka Pocket ...

Paella—Spain’s saffron-hued rice and seafood dish—comes in infinite, subtle variations. The savory version served at San Antonio’s Babylon Grill (910 S. Alamo) is not only quite handsome, with red ...

This saffron-infused sweet rice is perfect for Diwali binge. Festivals in India are not only celebrated with much fervour and joy, but also by indulging in a lot of festive sweets. When it comes to ...

The Persian saffron pudding (sholeh zard) Hoda Alzubaidi's mum makes reminds her of Iran. Source: Hoda Alzubaidi Sholeh zard is an aromatic saffron rice pudding that literally means yellow and has a ...

Note: Adapted from “Moro” by Sam and Sam Clark. Dried barberries generally can be found at Middle Eastern markets. To make caramelized crispy onions, peel and halve an onion, and slice each half ...

Basmati rice is sautéed with cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper. Saffron “tea” is added toward the end of cooking, infusing the rice with flavor and the signature brilliant yellow of the saffron. The ...