Crispy Spanish onion fritters (tortillitas crujientes de cebolla) — a simple, flavor-packed tapas recipe with a saffron-mayo aioli.

Biryani is a South Asian rice dish, a one-pot meal made by layering cooked meat (or vegetarian options) with rice, spices, and often vegetables. The dish is slow-cooked, allowing the flavors to infuse the rice and meat. Various regional and personal varia...

Par-boiled, then steamed, this rice is the traditional way to cook Persian rice with just 4 ingredients. Serve with all the favorite Persian stews like ghormeh sabzi and kabobs like koobideh. You can make this recipe with or without saffron.

Paella is a classic Spanish dish featuring saffron rice with chorizo, chicken, and seafood. This easy recipe marinades the chicken in paprika and oregano for added flavor and adds the shrimp at the last minute for fantastic results. Serve this delicious p...

Making your own caviar at home! You'll be surprised how easy it is.

Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and color make it the most expensive spice in the world. It's used in kitchens across the wor...

In his video "12 Essential Spices," renowned chef Emeril Lagasse shares the foundational spices he believes every home cook should have in their pantry. These spices are integral to creating flavorful dishes and are staples in Emeril's own kitchen.