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Care to Flex a Saffron Mussel?
I love just about everything from the sea. and mussels are no exception. Mussels are great during the Summer because they are quick to cook and require little prep work.Topped with a saffron sauce, these mussels are scrumptious.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Mussels With Sherry, Saffron, and Paprika
When you need a meal in a hurry, turn to shellfish: most kinds (mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp) only need 10 minutes to cook. In this recipe, mussels are steamed in a fragrant sauce seasoned with shallots, tomatoes, saffron, and paprika. Serve with crusty bread for mopping the broth, a crisp green salad, and a glass of chilled white wine.
Lemony Chicken With Couscous Is a Hearty, One Pot Meal
While I love to go all out when hosting dinner parties, I often opt to throw together a casual, one pot meal when close friends come over. This was the case a few weekends ago, when an old friend from high school and I caught up over a meal of chicken, Israeli couscous, and vegetables; the no-fuss dish seemed to set a relaxed tone for the rest of the evening.
Although the recipe was straightforward and basic, I couldn't have been more impressed by the result.
Soup's On: Mussel and Chorizo Soup
I've been wanting to make a seafood soup for a while and when I came across this recipe for a mussel and chorizo soup in the current issue of Food & Wine magazine, I knew I had to make it.
Made with Spanish flavors, the combination of mussels and chorizo is excellent and the delicious broth — a fragrant blend of clam juice, cream, and saffron — requires extra bread for dipping.
Instead of purchasing the pricey imported Spanish chorizo, I used a less expensive, Mexican-style chorizo.
Do You Cook With Saffron?
Do You Cook With Saffron?
If a recipe calls for it, totally!
It depends on the quantity.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Polenta With Beans and Roasted Vegetables
Multi-tasking is a great way to create flavorful quick meals. In this recipe, the vegetables are roasted while the polenta cooks on the stove. The two finished components are then combined to make a delicious, well-rounded meal.
Yummy Link: Sweet Yogurt Sundae
Even with a stack of cookbooks surrounding you, this sweet yogurt sundae with saffron and pomegranate makes you brush everything else aside. I think I know what I'm serving for dessert at my next dinner party! — Steamy Kitchen
Sunday Dinner: Risotto with Parmesan and Saffron
After a turkey filled week, I thought it would be nice to find a hearty vegetarian entree for tonight's Sunday Dinner installment. A creamy risotto makes for a filling main course, and — bonus! — will pair nicely with warmed slices of leftover turkey.
Sunday BBQ: Grilled Striped Bass with Orange-Saffron Butter
If you're scared of cooking whole fish because of how they look, I say it's time to approach that fear and kick it to the curb. Otherwise, how are you going to delight in this lovely grilled striped bass with orange-saffron butter? You can even have the fishmonger (the fish equivalent of a butcher) do all the squeamish work like gutting, cleaning and fin removal.
TV Dinners: No Reservations - Scallops with Saffron Sauce
I'm about to say something shocking. I saw No Reservations (the film with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart, not the show with Bourdain) and I actually liked it. I originally agreed to join BuzzSugar (who also enjoyed the film), but almost backed out because I really wasn't interested.
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