Orzo with thyme

1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup shallot , finely minced 12 ounces dried orzo pasta 2 teaspoons fresh[...]

8 ounces orzo pasta 2 teaspoons oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 medium onion , chopped 1 celery , diced 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley[...]

3 (14 ounce) cans beef stock or 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken stock 1 (64 ounce) bottle V8 vegetable juice 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 1 1/8 teaspoons salt 3/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 red bell peppers , cut into 1/2[...]