At better than $600 a pound, more than gold, saffron is the most expensive ingredient most cooks will ever use. Thank goodness a tiny pinch usually is all the saffron needed to flavor an entire recipe ...

Despite a price of up to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron continues to be a coveted ingredient in fine dining, prized for its rich aroma, vibrant color and subtle earthy-sweet flavor. Saffron, sometimes ...