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Default Azafran herb/spice

Janet B. wrote:
> I was gifted with some azafran from New Mexico. How do I use it? I
> understand that it can be used for its color. Is there more? If that is
> all, could you give examples of use. I've only found one example and that
> was for a soup. I'm sure my lack of search success is because I am looking
> for a condiment within a dish. Help, please.
> Janet
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IIRC: azafran, made from safflowers, is a substitute for saffron. I
have run into it in Spain and Portugal, mostly as a colorant. I didn't
know it was available from N.M.

gloria p