SMOKED ALMOND CHERRY SPREAD Fresh cherries, dairy free cream cheese, smoked almonds, Dijon mustard, Kalamata olives with saffron, or not, make this simply prepared spread look and taste more sophisticated and complex than it is! Why not impress somebody tonight? I am. Steve says, “Remarkable; it’s like an exquisite ham salad with a delicious sweetness.ContinueContinue reading “AFC Smoked Almond Cherry Spread”
Category Archives: SAFFRON
COMICE SAFFRON PEAR PIE – GOAT
COMICE SAFFRON PEAR PIE – GOAT Fresh Comice pears with brown sugar, saffron, cinnamon and orange zest with a touch of white Balsamic baked in a brown sugar and balsamic THIN SKIN pastry dough! Everybody will eat this fine crust! Serves 6-9 AFC ClipBoard: Our Seattle family sends us special pears each Christmas and weContinueContinue reading “COMICE SAFFRON PEAR PIE – GOAT”
Saffron Walnut Pesto
SAFFRON WALNUT PESTO Made with fresh basil and mint, garlic and mustard, Almond Breeze AlmondMilk, Daiya Pepperjack Style Shredded vegan Cheese and extra virgin olive oil. A powerfully expressed avant-guarde version of pesto! Makes 4-1/2 cups 3/4 oz. fresh mint leaves (about 30 leaves) 3/4 oz. fresh basil leaves (about 30 leaves) 1 c. walnutContinueContinue reading “Saffron Walnut Pesto”
TOMATO SAFFRON RICE
TOMATO SAFFRON RICE Saffron, curry, basil and tarragon seasoned rice mixed with a saute of mushroom, celery and sweet onion, mixed with peas and carrots. Tossed with garlic and fresh grape tomatoes! Makes 11 cups 3 c. water 1 t. sea salt 1 t. mild curry powder (I used Badia brand) 3 c. long grainContinueContinue reading “TOMATO SAFFRON RICE”
SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE
SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE Saffron flavored rice mixed with sautéed sweet mini yellow peppers, then combined with Tomato Italiano flavored pumpkin seeds, garlic, tarragon, coriander and lots of fresh basil! A perfect summer rice! Makes 9 cups 3 c. water 1 t. sea salt 2-3 pinches saffron stigmas 3 c. parboiled long grain golden CanillaContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE”
MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN
MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN Pan-fried Match Meat Chicken Nuggets seasoned with rosemary. Mixed with sautéed mini peppers and onion with cauliflower buds, roasted peppers and peas in a light, creamy saffron mustard sauce! Yes, you’re in heaven! Serves 6 1/2, 1 lb. pkg. Match Meats Ground Chicken Plant Protein, thawed – cut chicken block inContinueContinue reading “MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN”
SAFFRON CELERY SOUP
SAFFRON CELERY SOUP We use the whole bunch of celery in this soup along with red onion, Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes and pistachio nuts. Seasoned with saffron, caraway, coriander and star of anise! Makes 9-3/4 cups 1 bunch celery – cut off end and tops, wash well to remove all dirt, then cut stalksContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON CELERY SOUP”
TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI
TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI with green chilies, coconut milk, cilantro, garlic and coriander. Ladled over cooked potato and onion pierogi! Topped with fresh cilantro garnish and a wedge of fresh lemon! Makes approx. 6 cups sauce Sauce: 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (I used RED GOLD brand) 4.25 oz. can CHI-CHI’s Diced Green ChiliesContinueContinue reading “TOMATO SAFFRON SAUCE OVER PIEROGI”
GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP Sun-dried tomatoes, celery, raw onion and garlic, fresh lime, orange zest and saffron. Mixed with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream. Garnished with celery leaves and paprika. Served with potato chips! Makes 2 cups 3 oz. (dry wt.) sun-dried tomatoes – cover with water, bring to boil, remove from heat andContinueContinue reading “GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP”
SHARON’S ‘PEARL OYSTER’ STUFFED MUSHROOMS
SHARON’S ‘PEARL OYSTER’ STUFFED MUSHROOMS Gourmet Pearl Oyster mushrooms combined with sauteed onion, celery, garlic and steamed eggplant. Mixed with fresh potato breadcrumbs, fine cashew crumbles, white wine and saffron. Stuffed into crimini and white button mushroom caps, baked till hot, then served with a saffron remoulade sauce! Makes approx. 42 stuffed mushrooms – approx. 6ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S ‘PEARL OYSTER’ STUFFED MUSHROOMS”
CLEVELAND CAULIFLOWER SHRIMP COCKTAIL – GOAT
CLEVELAND CAULIFLOWER SHRIMP COCKTAIL – GOAT Flavors and textures of the sea without the sea. Nothing fishy here. Ever miss shrimp cocktail? This will do ya’ good!! Serves 6-8 Cauliflower: 1 lg. head fresh cauliflower; remove outer stalks/leaves, core, and break into 3-4 lg. segments 8 c. water 1 t. salt 2 bags Shrimp &ContinueContinue reading “CLEVELAND CAULIFLOWER SHRIMP COCKTAIL – GOAT”
SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT
SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT with sauteed mushroom, onion, and tarragon. Served over saffron and white truffle oil instant mashed potatoes! Easy and elegant! Out of this world delicious! Makes 6 cups sauce and 8 servings mashed potatoes Sauce: 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 7.5 oz. (DR. wt. 4.5 oz.) jar slicedContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT”
SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES
SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES with raisins and Marsala wine. Topped with cocoa-sugar. The perfect cookie! Melts in your mouth! Makes 4-2/3 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1 pinch saffron stigmas 1 T. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed firmly 1/2ContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES”
FRENCH TOFU EGGS
FRENCH TOFU EGGS Hard-sauteed white potatoes with shallots, fresh green pepper and tomato. Mixed with saffron, rosemary, tarragon and tofu. Then simmered in a short bath of extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar. Served over whole wheat toast spread with either maple Dijon mustard, or ketchup maple glaze. How do you sayContinueContinue reading “FRENCH TOFU EGGS”
ZUCCHINI AND SAFFRON
ZUCCHINI AND SAFFRON Thin rounds of zucchini sauteed with sweet onion, garlic, juice of fresh orange and saffron! Serves 4 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 lg. sweet onion, cut thinly into half rings 2 med. zucchini, 6 inches long, sliced into 1/8 inch thick rounds juiceContinueContinue reading “ZUCCHINI AND SAFFRON”
SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES
SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES Saffron rice molds surrounded with fresh mushroom, green pepper, sweet onion and Roma tomatoes sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil and tarragon, mixed with a saffron non-dairy cream! Serves 4 1-1/4 c. water 2 t. margarine ½ t. salt 1/8 t. finely crushed saffron 1 c. long grainContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES”
SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAGE SAUCE
SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAGE SAUCE This is one of those all-purpose sauces chefs pray for. Creamy, sweet, sour. Mustard, sage, paprika, garlic and onion flavors highlight its essence. Use over all veggies plus for potato, pasta, bean, rice dishes. A universal sauce! Makes 3-1/2 cups 3 c. unsweetened Almond Milk ½ c. water 1/3ContinueContinue reading “SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAGE SAUCE”
CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO
CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO Herb and spice tomato saffron risotto mixed with orzo, walnut and white truffle oil. Topped with a creamy sauté of sweet red roasted peppers, onion, tomato, Kalamata olive and more white truffle oil. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with cracked pepper. Walk On Water rich and elegant! MakesContinueContinue reading “CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO”
FRENCH BREAD AND ITALIAN RED SAUCE – GOAT
FRENCH BREAD AND ITALIAN RED SAUCE – GOAT If lasagna could be a dessert and bread could be lasagna this would be both. Creamy Tomato Orange Sauce served over country-style French baguette! Makes 10 cups sauce 16 oz. pkg. extra firm, water packed tofu, rinsed and drained zest of 1 lg. orange; grate the peelContinueContinue reading “FRENCH BREAD AND ITALIAN RED SAUCE – GOAT”
SOY FRANKS with BEANS
SOY FRANKS with BEANS Skillet baked beans with sauteed onion, garlic and Franks with canned cherry tomatoes, curry and saffron! Serves 4 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 med. yellow onion, peeled and diced salt and pepper 4 soy hot dogs, sliced crosswise into bite-size pieces, about ½ inch wide 2 lg. garlic cloves, peeledContinueContinue reading “SOY FRANKS with BEANS”
PERFECT PAELLA
PERFECT PAELLA Eggplant, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and mushroom simmered in a herb, spice and Sake tomato broth with brown rice and saffron. Perfect in every way! Done the old-fashioned way! Makes 12 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 4 c. unpeeled fresh eggplant cubes, 1/2 inch cubes (no larger) 8 oz. fresh buttonContinueContinue reading “PERFECT PAELLA”
ORANGE SAFFRON SALAD
ORANGE SAFFRON SALAD Crisp greens and cuts of fresh orange dressed with a saffron vinaigrette! Serves 4 1/4 c. olive oil 1-1/2 T. white Balsamic vinegar 1/2 t. onion powder 1 tiny pinch powdered saffron fresh finely ground black pepper salt to taste 8 c. crisped torn greens (butter and bronze lettuce, or field greens)ContinueContinue reading “ORANGE SAFFRON SALAD”
TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW
TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW with sweet red roasted peppers, herbs and spice. Topped with dill avocado cream! Makes 8-1/2 cups 1/4 c. margarine, regular or trans fat-free 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 15 oz. can whole kernel yellow corn, with liquid 15 oz. can whole kernel white corn, with liquid 28 oz. canContinueContinue reading “TOMATO AND SWEET CORN SAFFRON STEW”
CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP
CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP Elegant, delicious, light, creamy and fragrant! Makes 9-1/2 cups 2 T. margarine 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 jumbo sweet onion, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch squares 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, quartered salt and pepper 1 med. eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 lg.ContinueContinue reading “CREAM OF EGGPLANT AND SAFFRON SOUP”
LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP
LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP or clean out the refrigerator soup. A potent tonic for whatever ails you. Makes 22 cups leftover fresh broccoli stalks, diced, about 2 c. 1 med. onion, peeled and diced 5 carrots, peeled and diced 3 potatoes, peeled and diced leftover celery with leaves, diced, about 2 c. 15 oz. can kidney beansContinueContinue reading “LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP”
CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING
CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING Strange dressing fellows indeed, but you have to taste it to believe it. Exciting to say the least! This dressing is for the adventurous among you! Makes 3 cups 1 cup French bottled dressing, dark (there a two types of bottled French dressing: dark amber and light orange, depending upon whatContinueContinue reading “CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING”
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