What Is French mustard and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with french mustard? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it, plus 13 recipes to put it to work.

Recipes using french mustard

There are 13 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Rye Not Bread

One day I was in the mood for rye bread but I had no rye flour, so what did I do? I made a loaf of bread that tastes so much like the real thing, I am not sure I will mess with real rye (and the extra gluten) anymore.

Loren Martin's Spiced Pot Roast

Spiced pot roast marinated in a blended paste of cumin, turmeric, ginger, rosemary, French mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon. Braised tender on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Skewered Fish with Honey-Mustard Sauce

Skewered fish with bacon, mushrooms, onions, and cherry tomatoes, grilled and served with a homemade honey-mustard sauce made from scratch with egg yolk and tarragon vinegar.

Crab Cakes #2

Crab cakes cooked in a sandwich press with shredded crab, French mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, and bread cubes. The Maryland classic in 16 minutes flat.

French Mushroom & Ham Soup

French mushroom and ham soup simmers earthy mushrooms in beef stock with French mustard and ham, then finishes with evaporated milk and a splash of whiskey. Bistro elegance in 40 minutes.

Pickled Artichokes (Hattie Anderson's)

Pickled Jerusalem artichokes with triple-mustard brine, turmeric, onions, and apple cider vinegar. A tangy, old-fashioned canning recipe that seasons for a month before eating.

Spiced Pot Roast

Spiced beef pot roast marinated in cumin, turmeric, ginger, mustard, garlic, and cider vinegar, then slow-simmered with bay leaves, cloves, and tomato puree. A deeply fragrant roast with global spice soul.

Bean Salad Plus Tuna or Bacon

Three-bean salad with steamed French beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a tangy yogurt-mustard dressing. Add tuna or grilled bacon for a heartier meal.

Kip Filet with Apples & Red Currants

Dutch-style chicken fillets coated in a mustard-egg batter, pan-fried in butter, and served over sauteed leeks with fresh red currants and Granny Smith apple. Sweet, tart, and savory in every bite.

Haricot Beef Casserole

Haricot beef casserole: an old-school British braise of beef chuck and skirt with haricot (white navy) beans, tomatoes, garlic, and a fresh-herb bouquet of parsley, bay, thyme, and marjoram. Slow-baked in the oven for fork-tender meat.

Short Ribs Al Diavolo

Italian-style short ribs al diavolo, breaded and roasted with garlic, salt pork, crushed red pepper, and a sharp lemon-mustard finish. Fall-off-the-bone beef with a fiery, crispy crust.

Blender Souffle

This blender cheese souffle uses sharp cheddar, buttered bread cubes, eggs, and a hint of mustard. Just blend, pour, and bake for a puffy golden casserole the whole family will love.

Love in Disguise

Love in Disguise: stuffed pig's hearts braised in tomato sauce with mustard and bay leaves. A traditional British offal dish that turns humble cuts tender and rich.

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