Blog Archives for tag Dijon mustard

‘Seared Scallops with Celery & Golden Raisins’

When cooking something extremely simple like seared scallops, the best accompaniments to the scallops need not be complicated. Take this… Continue reading »

Steamed Broccolini with Lemon Vinaigrette & Pistachios

When I blanch or steam a vegetable to a crisp-tender texture, I like to accent the veggies with a homemade… Continue reading »

Herbed Potato Salad with Celery, Radishes & Turmeric Vinaigrette

Whereas Russet potatoes to me are best for mashing and baking, Yukon gold potatoes are my preferred choice for a… Continue reading »

Pecan-Crusted Scallops with White Bean & Watercress Salad

An easy way to coat seared scallops with chopped, toasted nuts is to dip them ever-so-slightly into Dijon mustard first. … Continue reading »

Baby Bella & Watercress Salad with Fennel & Golden Raisins

This simple salad has all of my favorite salad requirements: healthful of course, but also tender, crispy, a touch sweet,… Continue reading »

‘Crisp Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage & Mustard Sauce’

This simple weeknight salmon entrée is a lesson in two cooking methods: pan-searing and braising. Skin-on salmon fillets are seared in… Continue reading »

Kohlrabi & Radish Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Ever tried kohlrabi? This distant cousin of cabbage has a similar taste to that of broccoli stems, with the crunch… Continue reading »

Mushroom & Fennel Salad with Shaved Pecorino

This is one of my all-time favorite Italian salads. Thinly sliced, crunchy fennel is combined with sliced cremini mushrooms, shaved… Continue reading »

Dandelion Greens with Walnuts, Ricotta Salata & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

The peppery flavor of dandelion greens make them the perfect choice for a simple salad like this one, but they… Continue reading »

Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

I love that the majority of grocery stores these days are selling bags of pre-sliced broccoli stems and/or brussels sprouts… Continue reading »