Finally! Having yearned for a real good Paella, so I made one for dinner. It is one of my absolute favorite dishes. Thanks to my good friend, Minna, who had been so kind and sent lots of genuine saffron to me because she knows I use it often in the food, so it was possible…
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Moroccon Hummus – the best one in the world
My favorite hummus clearly. It tastes in a completely different way than the usual hummus because it contains no Tahini and have saffron instead. Oh how hungry and craving I was now. Moroccan Hummus 1 finely chopped onion 1 can of rinsed chickpeas 1 pinch saffron 1 tablespoon parsley 0.5 tsp coriander 0.25 teaspoon cumin…
Moroccan Machboos
If you ask me which country has the best food I answer without hesitation Morocco. I’ve traveled around a lot and when I travel so obvious so I just eat where the locals eat . No one else, because they know where it is the most delicious food and at good prices. The so-called tourist…
Saffron Marinated Salmon with almond
Saffron Marinated Salmon with almond is fabulously good. Simple, luxurious and it is extremely fast to prepare. Not so very expensive either. 1 piece of Salmon 1 pinch of saffron or a few drops Saffron Extract 2 tbsp flaked almonds salt and pepper butter Brush the salmon with saffron and let stand for a…
Machboos – from Emirates
Machboos is really a dish that surprises. And as you eat clean on the plate, licks his fingers and wonder if there’s more. It comes from the United Arab Emirates. The first time I ate it, was in Cairo (Egypt’s capital and Africa’s largest city) at a restaurant that specialized in food away from the…
Saffron Swedish semla
The real semla not contain saffron, but because saffron is so good so clear you can make rolls with saffron flavor. Now I cheated a little. When I baked Saffron Lussekatter so I made a few rolls of the same dough, Lussekatter recipe. That is made a little round ball of dough. And baked them simultaneously. Lussekatts disappeared…
Saffron cake
This cake is one of my favorites, all year round. Saffron and Almond becomes virtually together. 550 ml flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 packet of yeast 70 ml sugar 250 ml light warmed milk 0.5 tsp salt 0.5 g saffron 100g melted butter filling: 50 g grated almond paste 2 tablespoons candied fruit 20g…
Saffron Crossiants
One of my favorites…. Saffron Croissants with almonds… So so so yummi 🙂 100 ml water 150ml milk 30 g yeast 1 teaspoon salt 800 ml flour 50 ml sugar 225 g butter 1 beaten egg 0,5 g saffron Filling: Almond iceing, grated Heat the water and the milk is lukewarm. Crumble the yeast into…
Saffron and spice marinade fruits
Saffron and herb marinated pears are super delicious. The spices fits so perfectly with the fruit. Chose pears because it’s my favorite fruit, but other fruit works as well. I love playing with spices and you should not be afraid to use them. They lift and turn an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. 2…
Saffron Clafoutis with apples – The best apple cake in the world?
Saffron Clafoutis with apples are great in every way. Quick to make and tastes fantastic. Fits perfect for this time of year. 2 sliced apples 2 tsp cinnamon 3 eggs 1 pinch saffron or saffron extract 50 ml sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 pinch salt 75 cups flour 300 ml Butter 3 tablespoons sugar 3…
Saffron pancakes
Saffron pancake is something I do now and then. I wish my wallet would be a bit bigger so I could use saffron a lot more. Likes to vary pancake bit every now and then. Prefer them thin over the american pancakes, but they are good and tasty as well. 2 eggs 500ml milk 300 ml…
Lussecats – Lussekatter – Saffron cats – Saffron buns
Lussecats or saffron buns are something that is baked right now in virtually every Swedish home right now. An ancient tradition. Appearance may vary slightly but saffron is always in. Then you can choose if you want raisins in or not. Self , I love raisins and always has in plenty. Becomes so juicy and…
