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"This is easy, simple and wonderful. The original recipe which was printed in the Spring 2005 Penzeys catalog, calls for long-grain rice; however, I liked it much better with basmati. Also, the original recipe called for minced onion but I found it worked very well with dried onion. I indicated that the butter is optional, because I did not add it."

Ingredients: dried onion flakes, saffron...

"This is too good not to share! I could eat it every day, if saffron wasn't so expensive! I like to serve this with a simple grilled main entree to allow the flavor of the rice stand out. And with the tomato, peppers, and saffron, it is a beautiful-looking dish as well!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic, onions...

"A mild side dish that won't overpower the entree. Use the thread saffron, which gives a much better flavor."

Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, onions...

"Everyone loves this, even my mother, who claimed to not like rice. I grow Saffron, so I garnish the rice with a Saffron Crocus flower when I serve it. I use this as a side dish with Shrimp Creole (I recommend Shrimp Creole, along with a Spinach salad, and Lemon Meringue Pie). I adapted this from a 1973 Southern Living, Our Best Recipes, cookbook."

Ingredients: hot water, onions...

"This rice combination with the wild rice gives you a nice crunchy taste. The saffron strands add a very delightful flavor and the crushed cashews just top it off. I started this combination or rice about 12 years ago to the delight of many."

Ingredients: brown basmati rice, long grain rice...

"Richly fragrant golden saffron rice pilaf (pilau) that's delicately scented with rose water & studded with pistachios, almonds, and sultanas, combined with moist, tender chunks of chicken infused with lemon, yogurt and musky spices: this is a FABULOUS one-dish meal! Inspired by a Nigella Lawson recipe, from one of her cookbooks. Wonderful served..."

Ingredients: rose water, fresh ginger...

"I created this rice dish one evening when I wanted something a little different to serve with some West Indies-style marinated pork (just tuna for me...). Saffron is always a hit with me, so I just started seasoning, chopping, squeezing and adding things to the rice until this citrusy little dish came out! It also goes well with chicken and seafood..."

Ingredients: green onions, olive oil...

"Biryani is basically made with meat, chicken, fish, eggs and mixed with many spices and then a layer of white rice is placed on top to cook; sometimes Saffron threads are added as well. Biryani originated in Southern Asia and made by Muslim chefs. Today there are many variations and it has been adopted by many countries, including India where it..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, coarse salt...

"For a more earthy flavored dish, substitute turmeric for the saffron. From the Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook."

Ingredients: dried currants, ground allspice...

"This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen"."

Ingredients: cinnamon, pistachios, corn oil...

"from Tastes of the Pacific Northwest by Fred Brack and Tina Bell"

Ingredients: dry white wine, onions...

"This recipe is sweet and tangy. You just can't get enough off it, both kids and adults go wild. It was given to me by a South African friend. Add enough turmeric to give a soft yellow colour."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, canned crushed pineapple...

"A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia."

Ingredients: cinnamon, golden raisins...

"A lovely side dish for those who like saffron. May be made with low-sodium bouillon if you wish."

Ingredients: olive oil, uncooked rice, salt...