He also loved making his favorite sauce, rouille, which he dubbed "the magical condiment ... Rouille is a saffron-spiced garlicky sauce that’s thick like mayo (and can be spread like it ...

Saffron can be bought whole in threads or strands (stigmas) or in powdered form. Spanish and Kashmiri saffron are reputed to be among the best-quality. Saffron gives a distinctive aroma and ...

Spices are always a must, you can use ones you're already familiar with or lean further into the Middle Eastern influence ...