Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 3 Absolutely Delicious Ways to Cook With Dijon Mustard (Beyond Vinaigrette) By Dawn Perry Dawn Perry Dawn is the author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. She served as the food director for Real Simple and has worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and the meal kit delivery service Martha & Marley Spoon. Dawn is the author of Short Stack Editions' Cucumbers and her recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post among other publications. She recently started Superkind Cookies, a premium cookie company shipping treats nationwide. Highlights: * Author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. * Former food director for Real Simple * Worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and Martha & Marley Spoon * Recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 1, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio Once made with verjuice (the highly acidic juice of unripe grapes), these days Dijon mustard is usually made with mustard seeds, white wine, and salt. From the French town of the same name, Dijon is the kick we rely on for more than just our go-to vinaigrette. Stir it into simmered blackberries for a sweet and savory sauce that's perfect with pork chops or a fancy cheese platter. Whisk it into a melty cheese fondue to help cut the richness so you can keep on dipping. And mustard on popcorn? Mais oui. 01 of 03 Blackberry-Dijon Sauce Victor Protasio Use Dijon mustard to balance out a jammy blackberry sauce, creating a trifecta of savory, sweet, and spicy that’s surprisingly versatile. Serve it alongside pork instead of applesauce, or slather on top of grilled bread with ricotta. Get the recipe: Blackberry-Dijon Sauce 02 of 03 Dijon Fondue Victor Protasio Is there any better food in the world than melted cheese? Well, maybe fondue, which is really just souped up melted cheese, served here with a swirl of spicy Dijon mustard to cut through the intense richness. Get the recipe: Dijon Fondue 03 of 03 Honey-Dijon Popcorn Victor Protasio Fresh popped kernels are perfect for sopping up the spicy-sweet combination of fiery Dijon and sweet honey. Add in the richness of nutty brown butter and you’ve got a seriously addictive snack on your hands that takes little time and effort. Get the recipe: Honey-Dijon Popcorn Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit