Mustard/9 recipes

Light linguine tossed in a tarragon-shallot sauce with thinly sliced sea scallops and tender asparagus. A spa-cuisine pasta that delivers restaurant flavor without the heavy cream.

I love this salad, simple and easy, a good accompaniment for a meat dish.

Indian vegetable pullao with sprouted mung beans, long grain rice, green beans, and mushrooms seasoned with garam masala and popping mustard seeds. Oven-finished for fluffy, separate grains.

A big beef rump roast braised low and slow with dried pinto beans, green peppers, and onions in a tangy tomato-vinegar sauce with brown sugar and thyme. Feeds 10 hungry folks.

Pecan-crusted venison medallions seared medium rare, served over bourbon sweet potato mash with Creole mustard and roasted pecans. A Southern-meets-game-night showstopper.

Citrus barbecued pork ribs basted in a tangy fresh-juice glaze of orange, lemon, honey, horseradish, mustard, and Worcestershire. Bright, zippy ribs that cut through the richness of slow-grilled pork.

Brown rice summer salad with tarragon vinaigrette, fresh vegetables, peas, and pimentos. Low-fat, no-mayo, and served cold. A make-ahead side dish for hot weather meals.

Stuffed meatloaf rolled jelly-roll style around ham and melted mozzarella, topped with more cheese. A ground sirloin meatloaf with a gooey surprise inside.

Cheeseburger pizza on a biscuit dough crust topped with seasoned ground beef in cream of cheddar soup, mustard, tomatoes, mozzarella, and garnished with pickles and olives. Ready in 30 minutes.

A zucchini quiche but the crust is made with a crunchy wild rice. It's a satisfying counterpoint to the creamy French custard filling.

Microwave mac and cheese loaded with sharp cheddar, luncheon meat strips, and a buttered bread crumb topping. Stovetop-free comfort food that comes together in one casserole dish.

Grilled raspberry chicken: breasts marinated in maple-raspberry vinaigrette, brushed with a sweet-spicy raspberry glaze and topped with toasted pine nuts. Sweet, tart, and a little fiery.

Crispy cornmeal-fried soft shell crab sandwiches on sourdough with smoky chipotle adobo mayo and a citrus bell pepper slaw. A restaurant-quality seafood sandwich you can make at home.

Apple cheddar soup with curry, ginger, and dry mustard pureed silky smooth and topped with sharp cheddar. A warming autumn soup that balances sweet apples with spicy, nippy heat.

Open-faced crab sandwiches loaded with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, and a tangy sour cream spread, broiled until golden and bubbly. Ready in 30 minutes.

Asian-style baby back ribs oven-braised then grilled with a star anise, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and rice vinegar marinade. A two-day recipe with deep, complex flavor.