The Good Cook's Book of Mustard ─ One of the World's Most Beloved Condiments, With More Than 100 Recipes

Some single, simple things, like mustard, have a wealth of history and a path of stories, usually known only to a few. . . . Even if you don’t think you’re interested in mustard, after reading this delightful book, you will be!” Deborah Madison,The Savory Way

The sharp, bright taste of mustard has been used to enhance food for centuries, and all the varietiesfrom the classic yellow French’s and the traditional Dijon to the more exotic flavored mustardsare widely available to home cooks everywhere.The Good Cook’s Book of Mustard, an installment in the expertly researched and newly updated culinary series of the Good Cook’s Books, not only explains the history of this versatile condiment, but also shows how to use it to add flavor to your meals.

Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of imaginative sauces, appetizers, salads, soups, main courses, condiments, and even desserts, as well as a section devoted to the process of making mustards at home. Recipes include:

Rock Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
Cream of Mustard Soup
Grilled Tuna with Black Bean, Pineapple, and Serrano-Cilantro Mustard
Pork Loin with Apricot-Mustard Glaze
Chickpea Salad with Mustard-Anchovy Vinaigrette
Spicy Toasted Pecans
And more

Michele Anna Jordan has written nearly twenty books about food, including the highly acclaimedVinaigrettes and Other Dressings and More Than Meatballs. She has received numerous awards, including a James Beard Award, for her writing, her radio show, and her work as a chef. Today, she writes for the Santa RosaPress Democrat and also produces and hosts Mouthful, the Wine Country’s Most Delicious Hour on KRCB-FM. She resides in San Francisco, California.