Recipe Roundup

23 Recipes That Deploy a Dollop of Dijon Mustard

Double-the-mustard chicken, gingery mustard BBQ sauce, cider-dijon pork with roasted apples, and more.
Honey and Dijon mustardglazed chicken with a potatoe and frisee salad on a plate.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Proof that certain pantry staples punch above their weight, these Dijon mustard recipes span crisp salads, hearty roasts, tangy BBQ sauces, comforting casseroles, and more. The versatile French condiment packs a ton of tangy brightness into each spoonful, and its nuanced flavors complement everything from honey or brown sugar to fiery hot sauce and fresh citrus. It perks up marinades, brightens BBQ sauce recipes, and turns weeknight salads and sandwiches into company-worthy affairs.

While overachievers humblebrag about blitzing their own vinegar-soaked brown mustard seeds into homemade Dijon mustard, you can also find excellent store-bought options pretty much anywhere condiments are sold. Choose your fighter and scroll down for 17 of our favorite Dijon mustard recipes to serve for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever the mood strikes.

  • A ceramic deviled egg tray on a marble countertop with deviled eggs and glasses of wine and seltzer to accompany story...
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Styling by Joseph De Leo
    1/23

    Classic Deviled Eggs

    The navy blazer of hors d’oeuvres, this Dijon mustard recipe is as chicly versatile today as it was in 2002, when it first ran in an issue of Gourmet. Add chopped capers or minced white or yellow onions to the filling; or sprinkle each egg with paprika or Old Bay.

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  • Slices of pork tenderloin on a platter being served with a honeymustard sauce.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    2/23

    Honey-Mustard Pork Tenderloin

    The homemade Dijon honey-mustard sauce works twice as hard in this recipe. First as a glaze that caramelized on the outside of the roasting pork, second as a sauce that keeps every bite juicy, zingy, and delicious.

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  • One of the best radish recipes green salad with mustard and radishes.
    Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, and food styling by Carrie Purcell
    3/23

    Green Salad With Radishes and Creamy Mustard Dressing

    Made creamy with sieved egg yolk, this Dijon dressing is also delicious spooned over sliced beets or boiled, cooled asparagus, green beans, or cauliflower.

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  • Photo of Ginger Ale Mustard Barbeque Sauce with Grilled Pork Spareribs
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch
    4/23

    Ginger-Mustard Barbecue Sauce

    Combining Dijon and yellow mustard with kicky ginger ale (homemade ginger ale if you’re feeling extra) gives this stovetop BBQ sauce layers of tangy-sweet flavor in less than 30 minutes. Slather it on chicken thighs, spareribs, or roasted cauliflower steaks, or use it as a sandwich spread with smoked tofu or leftover pulled pork.

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  • A pile of seven salmon patties on a platter next to a bowl of dill yogurt sauce.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow
    5/23

    Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce

    Serve these gluten-free salmon patties on buns, on a bed of greens, or with buttery rice; just don’t forget the creamy Dijon sauce with yogurt and dill.

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  • Ovengrilled chicken on a platter with almonds lime onions and spinach.
    Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Micah Marie Morton
    6/23

    Oven-Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken

    You don’t need to step outdoors (or own a grill) to get a smoky char on this juicy, oven-grilled chicken. Marinate the meat in the honey-Dijon mustard mixture for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours, and try baby arugula, spinach, or watercress in the salad.

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  • A partially sliced Christmas ham coated in a brownsugarandmustard glaze set on a platter garnished with rosemary atop a...
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog
    7/23

    Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham

    A long-time favorite of Epicurious readers, this impressive holiday ham is coated in a brown sugar glaze. Using whole-grain Dijon adds speckles of brown and yellow mustard seeds for extra flair.

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  • A Wellington made with carrots on a serving platter and drizzled with greengoddess sauce.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
    8/23

    Carrot Wellington

    Coat roasted carrots with curry powder and Dijon, then tuck them into puff pastry with a walnut and goat cheese paste for this holiday-worthy vegetarian main.

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  • Chicken fricase with lemon dijon mustard sauce on a blue plate.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
    9/23

    Chicken Fricassée With Lemon Mustard Sauce

    Simmer the richly flavored, mustard-laced pan juices from this braised chicken dish into a Dijon cream sauce to bring comfort to any cold night.

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  • Escarole Pear Parmesan and Basil Leaf Salad
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
    10/23

    Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad

    Bitter escarole and subtly sweet pears are a winning combination in any season, but they might be especially welcome on protein- and carb-heavy holiday tables. Mix it up with toasted pecans instead of hazelnuts, or use white wine vinegar in the salad dressing.

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  • A platter of slow cooker pork roast and a bowl of mixed green salad served with green peppercorn dressing.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele
    11/23

    Slow-Cooker Pork Roast

    Whether you’re meal prepping or dinner party planning, this mustardy pork butt takes care of itself. Go read a book or something.

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  • A jug of Dijon vinaigrette salad dressing.
    Photo by Zach DeSart
    12/23

    Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette

    A jar of this mustard-rich salad dressing will keep in your fridge for at least 3 months. Give the jar a good shake to reemulsify before using.

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  • Platter of Grilled Chicken with Mustard Sauce with a bowl of tomato salad on the side
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
    13/23

    Grilled Chicken With Mustard Barbecue Sauce and Tomato Salad

    Swapping the country-style Dijon mustard gives this grilled supper fun texture and fantastic flavor. Use bone-in chicken thighs, breasts, or a combination; and make an extra batch of the BBQ sauce recipe to spread onto smoked tofu or turkey sandwiches.

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  • A popover topped pot pie with carrots peas green beans and asparagus in a stainless steel pan.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness
    14/23

    Popover-Topped Pot Pie

    The only thing better than a traditional pot pie is one topped with a billowing, Parmesan-and-dill-studded popover crown. Loaded with tender potatoes, asparagus, carrots, and celery, plus sweet pops of flavor from the frozen peas, this is vegetarian comfort food at its best.

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