Mustard/8 recipes

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.

Salmon mousse molded in a fish shape is the show-stopping retro appetizer. Flaked salmon, tarragon vinegar custard, and whipped cream set with gelatin. Garnish with pimento and olive for the eye.

Crispy cumin-spiced corn fritters fried golden and served with a zesty orange marmalade dipping sauce spiked with ginger, mustard, and hot pepper. Sweet heat in every bite.

Traditional Canadian sweet pickled beaver brined overnight, simmered with pickling spices, then roasted under a sticky glaze of brown sugar, dry mustard, cinnamon, white wine, and pineapple juice. Wild game cooking at its finest.

Main dish potato salad with cubed ham, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and green onions in a cottage cheese and sour cream dressing with mustard. A hearty no-cook meal served cold on lettuce.

Crispy deep-fried smelt coated in a fiery blend of dry mustard, cayenne, and lemon zest. Double-fried for maximum crunch, these little fish make an addictive appetizer or light seafood dinner in just 30 minutes.

Sandwiches glace: vintage party canape with rye bread, smoked ham, sour cream cheddar spread, and a gelatin-mayonnaise glaze. A mid-century tea-party classic.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in a punchy blend of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Sweet, tangy, and spicy with charred grill marks in every bite.

Cuban black bean soup simmered slowly for seven hours with garlic, oregano, yellow onion, and red pepper flakes. Vegan, gluten-free, and meltingly tender. Slow-cook classic.

Salat iz yaits: classic Russian egg salad with hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, mayo, garlic, scallions, and a touch of hot mustard. Bright pimento garnish, ready in 20 minutes.

Penne with Artichoke Hearts & Chicken Cream recipe

Asian-inspired sesame dressing with toasted sesame seeds, peanut butter, roasted garlic, dry mustard, and a sweet-tangy vinaigrette base. Ready in 5 minutes.

Grilled pork shoulder steaks rubbed with smoky pasilla chile and garlic, seared fast on the grill and served with a punchy chipotle Dijon mustard. A quick weeknight take on pork butt, ready in minutes.

Old-fashioned sweet pepper pickles brined overnight, then simmered in spiced sugar-vinegar syrup with cloves, cinnamon, mace, and ginger. A canning-jar staple from the heritage pantry.

Tuna pita pockets stuffed with creamy yogurt-mustard tuna salad, fresh dill, crisp celery, lettuce, and tomato. A light, mayo-free lunch ready in 10 minutes.

Simple Indian dahl with lentils, garlic, green chili, and mustard seeds finished with a sizzling cumin-ghee tadka. Vegetarian comfort food in one pot.