How to Use saffron in a Sentence

saffron

noun
  • And that brings us to the saffron tiramisu.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Try the kookoo sabzi, a green herb omelet served with crispy saffron rice.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • The saffron flavor stops me in my tracks.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Stir in the rice, then pour in the rest of the hot broth with the peas and saffron.
    — cleveland, 29 June 2020
  • Turmeric can sub out for a pinch of crushed saffron, or skip it.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Alpert has the set in saffron and likens them to liquid gold of bed linens.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Two women linger with saffron-tea spritzers.
    — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The only reminder of a saffron sauce was a lick of gold in the bowl.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Make a saffron latte by adding a few threads to heated milk.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Dec. 2025
  • In their flowing saffron and ocher robes, the men are walking for peace.
    — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Scoop ice cream into bowls; drizzle with saffron oil and top with wafer.
    — Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
  • The notes that make this cologne special are saffron and grapefruit.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Add the saffron to ¼ cup very warm water and set aside to steep for at least 1 hour.
    — Sara Jenkins, Town & Country, 3 Sep. 2015
  • Alaoui spoons this over saffron rice and serves it with some hummus and a small salad.
    — Staff Writer, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2018
  • Green, along with saffron and white, make up the nation’s colors.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 22 June 2023
  • To turn up the warmth of this hair and body mist, earthy saffron and sweet vanilla are added to its mix.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
  • Coconut curry sauce in a saffron tortilla makes this the unique dish of the trip.
    — Reid Wilson, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2018
  • The saffron crocus is a fall-blooming crocus so those corms were ready to go.
    — oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Ormonde Jayne puts saffron at the center, and with a light hand.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • Checkerboard cookies sparkle with the pink and saffron hues of a Madras print.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
  • More studies on the effects of saffron on sleep are needed.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Dec. 2025
  • In a small bowl, crumble the saffron threads between your fingers.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • With notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and saffron, the silky spray brings a subtle gleam to the skin and hair.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • All meats come with a choice of steamed vegetables, saffron rice, fries or mashed potatoes.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • All meats come with a choice of steamed vegetables, saffron rice, fries or mashed potatoes.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The base is warm but still light and inviting, with santal, amber wood, and saffron cream.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2018
  • Lussekatter – are yeast rolls that are light and airy, infused with the perfume of saffron.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 19 Dec. 2017
  • The heady mix of sweet saffron, black pepper, amber, vanilla and more will set a cozy scene.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Add the saffron water to the skillet, stir to mix, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
    — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Using a mortar and pestle, grind the saffron to a fine powder and set aside.
    — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2018

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