Kesar kulfi, a delightful frozen dessert, gets its signature bright yellow hue and subtle floral notes from saffron, making it a perfect summer treat. Best enjoyed chilled straight from the freezer ...

Andy Baraghani, the recipe creator and cookbook author, keeps his holiday table full of streamlined, modern takes on classic ...

A little lighter, the sholeh zaard, traditional Persian rice pudding with saffron, served cold, is the perfect end to the ...

A quintessential feature is the Persian tea service. Brewed daily, the rose petal tea is served with cardamom sugar cubes and saffron-infused sugar candy sticks called “nabaat.” Piping hot ...