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  3. Dry Mustard Is Great—Here Are 6 Ways to Use It

Dry Mustard Is Great—Here Are 6 Ways to Use It

By Ann Taylor Pittman May 04, 2018
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Don’t let that jar or box of dry mustard powder waste away in the back of your pantry—it can add a kick of flavor and rich, savory undertones to sauces, side dishes, and, yes, even baked goods!
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Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Mustard adds a subtle tang that enhances the cheesy flavor of this gluten-free main.

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Parmesan-Chive Scones

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The tenderest scones are barely fussed with, so don’t stir the dough too much after adding the liquids.

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Garlicky Sweet-Hot Mustard

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Similar to the mustard you get in Chinese restaurants, this sinus-clearing condiment has a little honey and vinegar to balance the heat. Serve on sandwiches, burgers, or hot dogs or as a dip for pretzels or pot stickers.

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Spicy Scallops With Watermelon Salsa

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Here we season quick-cooking scallops with inspiration from Caribbean pepper pot recipes. To get a nice sear on the scallops without any sticking, be sure to thoroughly pat your scallops dry and preheat the skillet until it’s nice and hot.

The spicy scallops are cooled by the sweet, minty watermelon salsa. Ask for “dry” sea scallops at the fish counter. Other scallops have been treated with a sodium solution that prevents them from browning nicely and can make the texture of the meat less pleasant.

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Job's Tears Salad with Bacon Dressing

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Job’s tears are a gluten-free whole grain, distinctly large, with a mild corn-rice flavor that’s versatile enough to use in countless dishes. Find it at health food stores and Asian markets. While the salad stands before serving, the warm vinaigrette will slightly tenderize the thinly shaved vegetables. If you use a mandoline to slice the beets, deal them into the salad like playing cards so they don’t clump together in stacks. Red beets are fine in this dish as well, though they will color the grains pink.

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Mac and Cheeseburger

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This budget-friendly dinner costs less than $9. Mac and cheese gets heartier, and possibly even more family-friendly, when you stir ground beef and fire-roasted tomatoes into the cheese sauce. Make sure to drain the tomatoes so the sauce doesn’t get too thin. We call for whole-grain rotini, but any short pasta shape will work here; just do try to go whole-grain for more nutrition. If you don’t have dry mustard (used here for added depth), stir in a teaspoon of Dijon. Serve with a side of green beans or broccoli tossed with browned butter, or with a salad the family enjoys (a crunchy romaine Caesar salad would be great).

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