12 Ways with Saffron

Ounce-per-ounce, it's more expensive than gold and is considered at least as valuable in the kitchen by many cooks. Saffron has a distinctive flavor and color, and it gives anything it's cooked with a mood-lifting sunny glow. Saffron is a must for Spanish paella but you can use it to liven up everything from sweet breads to poached pears.