Dijon mustard
noun
Di·jon mustard
ˈdē-ˌzhän- 
di-ˈzhän-,
dē-ˈzhōⁿ-
: a prepared mustard made from dark mustard seeds, white wine, and spices
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Its cream sauce, spiked with brandy and Dijon mustard, under filet mignon takes me back to special-occasion outings in my Gen-X childhood.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
White wine vinegar and Dijon mustard provide a good dose of acidity, while the bacon grease adds a hint of smoky savoriness, all joining forces to become dressing that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Cook's note: To make Maple-Orange Glaze, in a small saucepan combine ¾ cup maple syrup, ½ cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Slather each pretzel bun with a little Dijon mustard on one side and secret sauce on the other.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Chloe’s Vegan Sweet Potato Mac ’n’ Cheese Sweet potato transforms into a silky, cheesy sauce with the help of plant milk, Dijon mustard and soy sauce.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1 teaspoon finely diced shallot
1 ripe (but not squishy) avocado
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
If the Ravens had found a way to get past the Chiefs, this deeply savory dip, spiked with paprika, Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese, would’ve been higher up the list.
—Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
Combine 8 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons grated onion, 2 tablespoons each Dijon mustard and poppy seeds and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan; cook, stirring, over low heat until butter melts.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
White wine vinegar and Dijon mustard provide a good dose of acidity, while the bacon grease adds a hint of smoky savoriness, all joining forces to become dressing that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Cook's note: To make Maple-Orange Glaze, in a small saucepan combine ¾ cup maple syrup, ½ cup orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Slather each pretzel bun with a little Dijon mustard on one side and secret sauce on the other.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Chloe’s Vegan Sweet Potato Mac ’n’ Cheese Sweet potato transforms into a silky, cheesy sauce with the help of plant milk, Dijon mustard and soy sauce.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: 1 teaspoon finely diced shallot
1 ripe (but not squishy) avocado
1.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
If the Ravens had found a way to get past the Chiefs, this deeply savory dip, spiked with paprika, Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese, would’ve been higher up the list.
—Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
Combine 8 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons grated onion, 2 tablespoons each Dijon mustard and poppy seeds and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan; cook, stirring, over low heat until butter melts.
—Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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