This should take about five minutes. Add the rice, cranberries, pistachios and saffron and cook in the butter for about five minutes. Make sure you stir all the time – the rice should look glossy.

Saffron rice pudding can be found in India and Iran, and probably other saffron-growing countries, too. I'm not going to start any arguments about where it originated because I don't know.

I love standing and stirring the rice, adding in the stock little by little and watching my risotto come together. Saffron risotto is something of a special occasion treat for me – and perfect ...

Once well combined, taste and season as needed. Make the saffron rice: Set a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add butter and crumble in saffron threads. Once butter starts to sizzle and ...