Saffron risotto is a satisfying, splurge-worthy side that pairs well with chicken, beef, veal and seafood.

Let's be real. When you fork over what feels like a small fortune for those crimson threads locked behind a glass case at the grocery store, you want to make them last. You might think that tiny jar ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Saffron threads in a spoon - Robin Stewart/Getty Images Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A ...