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The Past Week at La Domestique
Last week at La Domestique was all about mustard: seed, powder, and fresh greens. It was fun to see how each form fits into the spring pantry, from prepared mustard to pickling to southern greens. I visited the Savory Spice Shop in downtown Boulder to pick up all the different types of mustard...
Grilled Salmon With Spice Rub
How about we wrap up mustard week and kick off the weekend with a spice rub for grilled salmon? Recently I was visiting the Savory Spice Shop in downtown Boulder, Colorado, where I picked up a packet of the Pearl Street Plank Rub. Dan Hayward, the owner of Savory, created this blend of spices for...
Storyboard: Mustard
Mustard Greens Mustard greens are the leaves of a plant belonging to the cabbage family. Originally grown in Asia, the mustard plant has spread across the world. The leaves are green with red or purple veins and have a flavor ranging from peppery in the small leaves to spicy and pungent in...
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens with Sweet Cornbread & Hot Pepper Vinegar I grew up in the southern United States. My hometown, Fort Smith, Arkansas, is famous for Judge Parker's hanging court and mentioned in the movie, True Grit. Greens such as mustard, collards, turnip, kale, and chard are a staple of...
10 Ways Tuesdays: Mustard
I've come up with 10 ways to use mustard in your spring pantry: 1. Mustard Vinaigrette Mustard Vinaigrette is lovely as a dressing for spring vegetables. In Jamie Oliver's Magazine Issue 18 for April/May he includes a recipe for "Leeks with Mustard and Dill Vinaigrette and Feta." You...
Ingredient of the Week: Mustard
Mustard. It's a spice, a seed, a condiment. A leafy green from the Brassica family, mustard is related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale and kohlrabi. Mustard is used for so many things that it's easy to take for granted. Look in your cupboard right now and you'll probably find some...
Friday: Spring Radish Salsa
Spring Radish Salsa I'm so excited to share this dish with you! A salsa based on radishes is light and elegant and oh so right for spring. Save the tomatoes and peppers for summer and make this salsa now. It's a cheerful salsa inspired by the flavors of Mexico and the islands. Impress your friends...
Storyboard: Radish
We've Been Taking You For Granted, Radish The name "radish" comes from the Latin word for root, it's actually part of the mustard family. Given the radish's spicy flavor, it's easy to see the family resemblance. Radishes are a cool season vegetable. In the hot temperatures and long sunny days of...
Radishes & Peas
Bonjour radish! Meet Monsieur pea- you two look great together! My recipe for 'Spring Radish & Pea Salad' was inspired by vibrant color and the delicious combination of spicy and sweet. Peppery radishes and sweet peas are a celebration of spring when plated together. Crème fraîche binds...
10 Ways Tuesdays: Radish
I've come up with 10 ways to use radishes in your spring pantry: 1. Just as they are It's a bit painful to suggest anything more than enjoying radishes just as they are. A bowl of radishes on the table with best quality butter and sea salt is simply perfect. In his book, The Whole Beast...