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Storyboard: Saffron
The History of Saffron In Artichoke to Za'atar, Lucy Malouf writes that the word for saffron in most languages is strikingly similar, all coming from the Arabic words sahafarn, meaning "thread", and Za'faran, meaning "yellow". Yellow thread, there you go. According to Herbs and Spices, saffron is...
Mussels with Tomato-Saffron Broth
Saffron and mussels are old friends. Traditionally this combo is found in Bouillabaisse, a Provencal seafood stew. For today's recipe I wanted to keep things simple and quick- just stick with mussels. I love cooking mussels for the briny, savory broth these mollusks release. Often you'll come...
10 Ways Tuesday: Saffron
I've come up with 10 ways to use saffron in your summer pantry: 1. The Simplest Way is the Best Lidia Bastianich shares a simple recipe for Saffron Infused Olive Oil tossed with pasta in Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy. The saffron threads are toasted, ground into a powder, and stirred into...
Ingredient Of The Week : Saffron
http://www.vimeo.com/26524728 This week at La Domestique we're exploring the exotic spice, saffron. Check out the video above, announcing saffron as the ingredient of the week. Here in the U.S., it seems many of us are intimidated to cook with spices we're unfamiliar with. It's time to try...
This Past Week at La Domestique: Couscous
Last week at La Domestique was all about couscous! Perfect for summer, couscous cooks in less than 10 minutes and readily absorbs vinaigrette for salads and savory pan juices of meats. I hope couscous week inspires you to wake up your palate with exotic north African flavors and try something new....
Summer Couscous with Chicken & Apricots
Happy Friday! I'm so excited to share this Moroccan inspired summer couscous recipe with you! When I set out to develop a couscous recipe I wanted something summery and light but still satisfying. Many of the Middle Eastern braised meat recipes I came across used lamb and seemed too filling and...
Storyboard: Couscous
What is Couscous? In the U.S. it is easy to mistake couscous as a grain because of the way it's packaged and sold and because we are so unaware of how couscous is produced. It's a whole different story in Africa and the Middle East, where making couscous by hand is part of their culture. To quote...
Pantry Couscous
Last night I made a pantry supper that turned out so good I must share it with you. Sometimes pantry suppers turn out to be the best meals. I'm talking about those times when you really want to go to the grocery store but just can't make it happen. You're left staring in the...
10 Ways Tuesday: Couscous
I've come up with 10 ways to use couscous in your summer cooking: 1. The Traditional Method Artichoke to Za'atar is a fascinating cookbook organized by ingredients commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Each ingredient chapter is home to a handful of recipes that highlight the ingredient's...
Ingredient of the Week: Couscous
http://www.vimeo.com/26245082 This week at La Domestique it's all about couscous! Take a look at the video announcing the ingredient of the week. If you love cooking with couscous, I want to hear your favorite ways to prepare it in the comments section. This is going to be a fantastic week at...