Ardent Mustard

Cinzia Cuneo November 11, 2010 Recipes

Mustard is derived from the Latin term «mustum ardens», meaning «burning must», and it refers to the fact that in the Middle Ages, this condiment was prepared by grinding mustard seeds with unfermented grape juice (or must) to bring out its flavour and pungent aroma.

Prized for over 3,000 years for the way it enhanced fish and meat dishes, it was also considered to be a cure for all sorts of illnesses, such as an antidote against poisons and even for enflaming the senses – thus making it a very popular medicine.

In the words of Pliny the Elder, ‘With a few spoonfuls of mustard, a cold and lazy woman can become an ideal wife.’

Use it to make mayonnaise or French vinaigrette, brush it on your meat before roasting it in the oven, enhance your sauces with it, or simply serve it as a condiment with deli products and most types of meat.

A few of our recipes that feature mustard:

Tuna and Veggie Bowl

Tuna and Veggie Bowl

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Pork Chops with a Mustard Sauce

Pork Chops with a Mustard Sauce

Lobster Thermidor

Lobster Thermidor

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Kohlrabi et Cucumber Salad

Kohlrabi et Cucumber Salad

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Classic Vinaigrette

Classic Vinaigrette

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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on January 6, 2007.

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Cinzia Cuneo

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com, never wanted to neglect the quality of her food. She shares her special expertise to make good food quickly and without complications!