SAFFRON

Genuine saffron is a coloring material obtained from the dried flower-pistils of a species of crocus, but that chiefly marketed is adulterated with turmeric or is made from safflower seed. The imitation is decidedly inferior but is cheaper and more plentiful.

Saffron was formerly employed medicinally but is now principally used in perfumes and for coloring confectionery, etc. Its agreeable flavor, good color and absence of anything injurious, make it an important article.

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Recipes that use saffron

27 dishes across the Historical Foodie library call for saffron.

The Epicurean · 23

No. 1033 Lobster a la Gambetta Homard a la Gambetta
No. 1071 Oysters with Curry—Indian Style Huitres au Kari a l'Indienne
No. 1124 Parisian Bouillabaisse Bouillabaisse a la Parisienne
No. 1202 Matelote a la Talabasse Matelote a la Talabasse
No. 1230 Porgies, Paupiettes Hindostan (paupiettes de Porgies a l'Indostan
No. 1251 Shad a la Creole Alose a la Creole
No. 1330 Ribs of Beef a l'Hindostan Cotes de Boeuf a l'Indostan
No. 1352 Sirloin of Beef a la de Lesseps Contrefilet de Boeuf a la de Lesseps
No. 1422 Pilau a la Reglain Pilau a la Reglain.
No. 1463 Tenderloin of Beef, Indian Style—Whole Filet de Boeuf a l'Indienne--Entier
No. 168 Spices, Aromatics, and Seasonings for Cooking Purposes Epices, Aromates et Assaisonnements pour la Cuisine
No. 1824 Capon a la Pondichery Chapon a la Pondichery
No. 1878 Pilau of Chickens Pilau de Poulets
No. 289 Bouillabaisse Bouillabaisse
No. 341 Pilau, Turkish Style Pilau a la Turque
No. 37 Vegetable Colors Couleurs Vegetales
No. 456 Curry Sauces, Indian and with Apples Sauces au Kari, a l'Indienne et aux Pommes
No. 475 Grimod Sauce Sauce a la Grimod
No. 483 Indian Sauce Sauce a l'Indienne
No. 550 Tomato Sauce Andalouse, a la Conde, a la Parisienne Sauce aux Tomates a l'Andalouse, a la Conde, a la Parisienne
No. 584 Saffron Butter Beurre de Safran
No. 625 Remoulade Sauce, Indian Style Sauce Remoulade, a l'Indienne
No. 792 Indian Pickle with Fine Herbs Acharts aux Fines Herbes

365 Dishes of All Nations · 3

Italian Soup Italian
Portugal Veal Stew Portuguese
Indian Rice Indian

Cooking in Old Créole Days · 1

Courtbouillon of Fish Josephine Nicaud, New Orleans