Instead of trying to make dill pickles this summer, try this tasty recipe that can accompany any meal.
Homemade BBQ sauce with orange juice, crystallized ginger, molasses, honey, and chili powder. Sweet, tangy, and smoky with a ginger kick. Makes 5 cups that keep for two weeks in the fridge.
Braised beef round steak seared and oven-simmered in brandy, dual mustards, juniper berries, shallots, and sun-dried tomatoes. A French-inspired dinner that slices tender and sauces itself.
Crispy breaded sirloin stuffed with Danish ham and melty Svenbo cheese, pan-fried golden in butter. This Scandinavian-style beef cordon bleu is ready in under 30 minutes.
Crispy breaded meatballs packed with ground pork, sauerkraut, and cream cheese, fried golden and served with a mustard-mayo dipping sauce. A bold German-style appetizer that makes 3 dozen.
Honey curry chicken wings: oven-baked, basted in a butter-honey-mustard-curry glaze that turns sticky and lacquered. A party platter staple with retro charm and serious flavor.
Pork tenderloin coated in a horseradish Dijon mustard paste with scallions, garlic, and fresh thyme, then roasted on a rack with chicken broth. Lean and flavorful.
Eggless egg salad crumbles firm tofu and tosses it with mustard, cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, and crisp celery for a vegan, mayo-free sandwich filling that mimics the classic.
Szechuan pasta chicken salad: a cold noodle salad with poached chicken, crunchy snow peas, bamboo shoots, peppers, and a creamy soy-sesame-chili dressing. Make-ahead party platter that improves overnight.
Omaha-style flank steak marinated overnight in soy sauce, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard, and garlic, then grilled hot and sliced on the diagonal.
Quick broiled tuna casserole with deviled-egg flavor, hard-boiled eggs, and a crispy cornflake-Parmesan topping. A 30-minute weeknight pantry main with retro charm.
Tender whitefish fillets baked in white wine and Dijon mustard, topped with earthy fiddlehead ferns and finished with a swirl of butter. Spring on a plate in just 25 minutes.
Brooke's homemade meatloaf is a classic: seasoned ground beef bound with egg, onion, and panko, baked under a sweet-tangy glaze of ketchup, Dijon, and brown sugar brushed on twice for a sticky finish.
Luxurious steak Diane with creamy mushroom sauce and tender pan-seared beef. Restaurant-quality classic ready in 20 minutes for impressive date night dinners.
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.
Pasta in a light lemon wine sauce with thyme, dill, and Dijon mustard. A roux-based sauce using chicken broth and dry white wine instead of cream.
Whole roasted chicken rubbed with Szechuan peppercorn, five-spice, coriander, and honey-soy glaze. Served over pasta tossed in the savory pan drippings for a showstopping dinner.
Tangy cabbage relish simmered in red wine vinegar with tomatoes, Dijon mustard, turmeric, and warm spices. Makes ahead beautifully and keeps for 5 days.
Tender chicken breasts cooked atop sautéed mushrooms, sliced and draped in a rich Dijon cream sauce studded with sweet halved grapes. An elegant 45-minute dinner that looks like it came from a French bistro.
Old-fashioned mixed mustard pickles with cauliflower, green tomatoes, cucumbers, pearl onions, and bell peppers in a tangy mustard-turmeric-vinegar sauce. Canned in pints.
Julienned carrots, Granny Smith apples, and celery braised with currants, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, then glazed and finished with fresh basil. A sweet-savory fall side dish.
Never thought about beer can be added into horseradish to make this delicious mustard, then you should get started now, and this homemade mustard is full of flavor!
Spicy homemade dill pickles with hot chili peppers, garlic, mustard seeds, and fresh dill in a vinegar brine. Crunchy, fiery refrigerator pickles ready in 3 to 4 weeks.
A fresh no-cook strawberry relish with balsamic vinegar, Dijon, honey, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Toss it together in 10 minutes to brighten grilled fish or chicken.
Traditional Bavarian veal rolls stuffed with bacon and hard-boiled eggs in red wine sauce. An elegant German main course that translates to "swallow's nests."
An easy to prepare mustard that is good with sausage, cold cuts, or as an accompaniment to an English plowman's lunch of cheese, bread, pickled onions, and radishes.
Overnight coleslaw uses a hot vinegar dressing instead of mayo, making it ideal for picnics and BBQs. Holds in the fridge for days without going soggy or weeping water.
Maui Spam muffins: toasted English muffins loaded with SPAM, pineapple, green pepper, and a brown sugar glaze, then baked until hot and caramelized. Ready in 20 minutes.
Pickled eggs in a spiced cider vinegar brine with Dijon mustard, dry mustard, celery seeds, cloves, and sliced onions. Refrigerate overnight for tangy, firm eggs with a mustard kick.
Smoked fish spread with mayonnaise, sweet pickles, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. A no-cook appetizer dip that chills for deep flavor, served with crackers or party breads.
Jerk chicken: chicken parts marinated for 24 hours in a fiery Jamaican paste of scotch bonnets, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, and lime, then grilled over charcoal until the skin crackles. Island fire at its finest.
Porterhouse steak grilled with a hoisin barbecue sauce that mashes up Chinese pantry staples with classic BBQ flavors, hoisin, soy, and rice vinegar meet ketchup, ancho chili, and Worcestershire.
Tart and tangy beef on a bun simmers browned ground chuck with onions in a sweet-sour sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Dijon, and honey. Sloppy joes with real bite.
Venison steaks with a Scotch whiskey sour sauce made from cranberries, orange juice, currant jelly, and Dijon mustard. A refined wild game dish with a sweet-tart pan sauce.
Classic mayo-and-sour-cream coleslaw with Dijon mustard and a finishing scatter of caraway seeds. Cabbage, carrot and onion at their backyard-cookout best.
Glazed rack of lamb for two basted with a honey-soy-sherry sauce spiked with ginger, garlic, and mustard. A romantic dinner centerpiece with an Asian-inspired sticky glaze.
Diner-style beef goulash with cubed round steak simmered in a tangy ketchup, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce gravy. Served over hot egg noodles for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Maple-glazed pork tenderloin marinated in a soy, garlic, and brown sugar brine, then seared, roasted, and finished with a maple-Dijon pan sauce. Juicy, sweet-savory pork with a glossy glaze.
Grilled shrimp over penne pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette. A summery main dish that comes together while the grill is hot.
Yankee brisket pulled barbecue makes tender pulled BBQ without a smoker: brisket slow-roasted with liquid smoke, chilled, shredded, then simmered in a homemade tangy-sweet-spicy sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser for sandwiches.
Cold Italian pasta salad loaded with pepperoni, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes in a tangy mayo-mustard dressing. A no-cook crowd-pleaser that gets better as it chills.
Pounded chicken breasts seared fast over high heat, then drizzled with a brandy, Dijon mustard, and lime pan sauce loaded with fresh chives. A 20-minute dinner with serious steakhouse energy.
Sausage baked beans with hot Italian sausage, bacon, three types of beans, and brown sugar. Baked in a casserole until bubbly, sticky, and packed with smoky meat flavor.
The mustard dill sauce is a great complement to both the salmon and asparagus in this easy-to-prepare meal.
Kielbasa quiche with beer-soaked Polish sausage, sauerkraut, and a Bisquick-bound custard. Crustless German-Polish casserole that drinks beer before it bakes.
Sweet-and-tangy overnight slaw with shredded cabbage, onion, and a hot vinegar-oil dressing poured over and chilled 24 hours. A no-mayo coleslaw that holds up at any picnic or barbecue.
Old-fashioned heart of palm pickles with mustard, turmeric and cider vinegar. Bright yellow tropical pickle relish for canning, with sweet-tangy Southern flavor.
A glazed Christmas ham brushed with apricot-sherry glaze, warmed with cinnamon and star anise, and crusted in brown sugar, served with a crisp, fresh fennel coleslaw in a herby yogurt dressing. A festive feast pairing.