How to Use saffron in a Sentence

saffron

noun

• Stir in the rice, then pour in the rest of the hot broth with the peas and saffron.
  — cleveland, 29 June 2020
• The only reminder of a saffron sauce was a lick of gold in the bowl.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022
• Try the kookoo sabzi, a green herb omelet served with crispy saffron rice.
  — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
• Add the saffron to ¼ cup very warm water and set aside to steep for at least 1 hour.
  — Sara Jenkins, Town & Country, 3 Sep. 2015
• Not to mention cloves and nutmeg, and a pound of saffron.
  — Jacob Mikanowski, Slate Magazine, 5 July 2017
• But the price doesn’t mean saffron is only for the One Percent.
  — Jane Black, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
• Add the saffron water to the skillet, stir to mix, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2018
• Our Place added a jar of saffron to the trio, as it’s a spice commonly found in tahdig recipes.
  — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2021
• My first bite brought a classic saffron rice tahdig to mind.
  — New York Times, 22 May 2018
• Coconut curry sauce in a saffron tortilla makes this the unique dish of the trip.
  — Reid Wilson, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2018
• The notes that make this cologne special are saffron and grapefruit.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Stir in sumac and saffron water to form a uniform sauce.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 24 June 2019
• The pepperiness of the curry leaves blends with the saffron and stands up to the meaty, sweet scallops.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2023
• Green, along with saffron and white, make up the nation’s colors.
  — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 June 2023
• The chicken is braised with onions, saffron and ginger.
  — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
• There’s also a salt blend with their flagship, the saffron.
  — Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 29 June 2022
• Place saffron in a small bowl and pour in 1 tsp. boiling water.
  — Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
• Place saffron in a small bowl and pour in 1 tsp. boiling water.
  — Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
• Goat cheese strudel with Bing cherries and saffron anglaise?
  — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
• Alaoui spoons this over saffron rice and serves it with some hummus and a small salad.
  — Staff Writer, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2018
• Make the saffron rice: Set a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 3 June 2021
• Stir in the saffron broth and cook, allowing the rice to absorb it, about 2 minutes.
  — CNN, 1 Feb. 2022
• Lussekatter – are yeast rolls that are light and airy, infused with the perfume of saffron.
  — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 19 Dec. 2017
• The founders had a couple of items made with the spice on hand, including a new gummy-like item called the saffron gem.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 5 May 2017
• Egg yolks and cream mingle with the drippings in the pot, plus curry, saffron and a little white wine.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2018
• The heady mix of sweet saffron, black pepper, amber, vanilla and more will set a cozy scene.
  — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
• Using a mortar and pestle, grind the saffron to a fine powder and set aside.
  — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2018
• To make the buns: Using a mortar and pestle, grind the saffron, cardamom and salt to a fine powder.
  — Nik Sharma, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2018
• Kachina rambles for 5 miles across slopes that are absolutely drenched in lemon and saffron hues.
  — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
• It’s been softened with saffron, giving it an almost velvety quality that feels both luxurious and approachable.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2024