Crab and corn cakes pulse half the corn with garlic, mustard, and egg as a binder, then mix with whole corn kernels, lump crab, and scallions for pan-fried savory cakes. A summer-easy seafood appetizer.
Vegan no-egg egg salad: crumbled firm tofu tinted yellow with turmeric and dressed with soy mayo, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce. Tastes like egg salad in a sandwich, no eggs required.
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.
Ham mousse with peaches, a savory baked custard of ground ham, eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and port wine, unmolded and garnished with fresh peaches, pickled watermelon rind, and almonds.
Try this tasty French bread that is made with prepared mustard, garlic and chives.
Poulet a la Diable (deviled chicken) pan-seared and simmered in a double-mustard vermouth cream sauce. A classic French bistro dish for two that's on the table in 40 minutes.
Open-faced cod sandwiches on English muffins with broiled tomato, topped with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce spiked with mustard, cayenne, and Worcestershire. A hot seafood lunch.
Sugar house ham simmered in apple juice or fresh maple sap, then glazed with maple sugar, mustard, cloves, and raisins. A New England sugaring-season classic with sweet, deep flavor and a rich pan sauce.
Devilish eggs (Cajun-style deviled eggs) with hot pepper sauce, Dijon mustard, dill relish, and pimentos. A spicy upgrade on the classic Southern appetizer with real heat.
Old-fashioned home baked beans with navy beans, salt pork, molasses, and dry mustard. Slow-baked for 6 hours in a bean pot for deep, smoky-sweet flavor.
Broiled pork chops with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a golden bread crumb crust. Five ingredients and done in under 15 minutes.
Scallops and mussels with Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over al dente asparagus on a bed of Boston lettuce. Lemon-marinated bay scallops and steamed mussels in a herb-rich dressing.
Cajun-style shrimp Newburg in a creamy white sauce with pimentos, Worcestershire, beef bouillon, dry mustard, and a kick of hot sauce. A rich, savory shrimp dinner with Southern flair.
Baby Asian greens salad with warm goat cheese croutons on toasted baguette and a sherry-vinegar vinaigrette with thyme and grainy mustard. A bistro salad ready in 30 minutes.
Microwave pork tenderloin with a tangy Dijon mustard sauce, green pepper, and onion. A quick dinner for two that's ready in about 25 minutes.
Back country ham pan-fried in lard and simmered in a sweet mustard sauce with brown sugar and paprika. A rustic, old-timey Southern ham dish with bold, tangy-sweet flavor.
Poached filet mignon in demi-glace broth with a Dijon mustard and horseradish sauce, served sliced over quinoa. An elegant, lighter way to cook premium steak without searing.
Vegetarian casserole with chickpeas, mushrooms, spiced tomatoes, cinnamon, and mustard seeds in a yogurt and white wine base. Microwave-quick with Indian-inspired spicing.
Smoked beef short ribs slow-cooked over mesquite or hickory with a red wine and tomato barbecue sauce. Bone-side down for 2 hours of real charcoal smoke flavor.
Blue cheese spinach salad with a creamy homemade dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, oregano, and garlic oil. Chunky, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes.
Grilled Cornish game hens glazed with a fiery red pepper sauce made from roasted peppers, Dijon mustard, and three kinds of hot pepper. Four-alarm heat with a sweet roasted pepper backbone.
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.
Plum tomato tart on crisp phyllo layers with Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and fresh thyme-parsley-garlic oil. A shatteringly light French-style appetizer with dramatic tomato mosaic presentation.
Tofu and mushrooms in mustard sauce with pan-fried tofu cubes and button mushrooms simmered in a soy-mustard gravy. A hearty vegetarian main dish cooked in a wok.
Baked stuffed deviled eggs: hard-boiled eggs filled with mustard yolk, then baked in a creamy mushroom-sour cream sauce under a blanket of cheddar and paprika. The hot version of deviled eggs.
Chicken breast wrapped in garlic-rubbed crescent roll dough and baked golden, then drizzled with a tangy brown sugar mustard sauce. An easy weeknight take on chicken en croute.
Gujarati-style cabbage and carrots stir-fried with mustard seeds, asafetida, green and red chilies, cilantro, and lemon juice. A quick Indian vegetable side dish with bold spice.
Southwestern quiche with whole green chilies stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, arranged in a pie crust and baked in a creamy French onion soup custard with Swiss cheese, dry mustard, and hot sauce.
Big-batch season salt with paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, curry, thyme, basil, and marjoram mixed into salt. A bulk pantry staple for everyday seasoning.
Spicy barbequed chuck steak slathered with a homemade ketchup, soy, horseradish, and mustard sauce, grilled over medium-hot coals. Budget-cut backyard barbecue with real backyard-cookout flavor.
Crispy oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a garlicky Dijon-breadcrumb crust, baked alongside Parmesan-topped tomatoes in one dish. A light, no-fry dinner with a crunchy crust and juicy roasted tomatoes.
Smoked sausage kebabs grilled with green bell peppers, pineapple, peaches, and scallions, brushed with a tangy apricot-Dijon glaze. A sweet-and-savory backyard skewer ready in 30 minutes.
Grilled chicken breasts with a silky French tarragon-Dijon butter sauce. Marinate in lemon and oil, grill until charred, then drizzle with buttery wine reduction spiked with mustard.
Reuben crescents stuffed with chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and creamy Dijon mustard wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Ready in 25 minutes.
Barbecued beef in crusty rolls uses leftover cooked beef tossed in a tangy microwave sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. A weeknight sandwich shortcut that skips the smoker entirely.
Texas-style ribs are pork spareribs par-roasted to render fat, then oven-basted in a tangy citrus-ketchup sauce with horseradish and hot sauce. Sticky, sweet, and sharp with a sharp Hill Country edge.
Russian herring in mustard sauce with sour cream, olive oil, and capers. A classic cold zakuska appetizer that marinates for hours and pairs with dark bread and vodka.
Spicy smoked spareribs with a 10-spice dry rub featuring five spice powder and ginger, parboiled then smoked over hickory with a peach preserves basting sauce.
Ham in potato jackets are bite-sized stuffed new potatoes filled with mustardy butter, diced ham, and sharp cheddar. A handheld appetizer that disappears fast at parties.
Spinning out the juice from cherry tomatoes makes the salad tasty but not watery. You can use this technique in all the tomato salads. And the reduction of the tomato juice adds the tangy flavor to the dressing.
I love this salad, simple and easy, a good accompaniment for a meat dish.
Grilled chicken and pineapple kabobs brushed with soy sauce, served with a curried orange marmalade yogurt dip. A tropical-meets-Indian skewer dinner ready in 30 minutes.
BBQ Flank Steaks with a sweet-savory brown sugar, soy sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, and garlic marinade. Grill 3-5 minutes per side after a 2-hour soak for a deeply caramelized crust.
Scrambled Tofu for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner recipe
Fettuccine with broccoli, carrots, and Canadian bacon in a light Dijon-Parmesan cream sauce. A lower-calorie weeknight pasta with vegetables cooked right in the pasta water.
Lamb spinach pocket sandwiches with broiled herbed lamb patties stuffed with hard-cooked egg and olives, tucked into pita with fresh cucumber.
Rack of lamb seared, brushed with Dijon, and pressed with a garlicky rosemary-thyme breadcrumb crust, then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. Finished with a quick basil pesto pan sauce for an elegant dinner-party centerpiece.
Madras curry mixture is a homemade South Indian curry powder built from coriander, ginger, hot chilies, black mustard, fenugreek, black pepper, and curry leaves. Bolder and fresher than store-bought.