3 provencal saffron basil Recipes

tomatoes, onions , halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (2 cups), carrot, coarsely grated, celery rib, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest, finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, scant 1/4 tsp dried hot red-pepper flakes, fennel seeds, turkish bay leaf or 1/4 california, extra-virgin olive oil, tomato paste, water, reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), salt, black pepper, crumbled saffron threads, sugar, grain white rice, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil

tomatoes , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, herbes de provence, fennel bulbs (sometimes labeled anise ; 2 lb), stalks cut off and discarded, whole salmon (preferably wild coho), cleaned, butterflied, and boned, leaving head and tail intact, dry white wine, saffron threads, water, mayonnaise, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic clove, grated fresh orange zest, salt, black pepper