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Chef John's Dijon Mustard
Pantry French

Chef John's Dijon Mustard

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
11565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white wine, water, vinegar, onion, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Cool to room temperature and pour through a strainer into a large bowl; reserve liquid and discard onion and garlic.
  4. 4 Stir mustard seeds, dry mustard, garlic powder, and salt into strained liquid; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until mixture thickens, 24 to 48 hours.
  5. 5 Purée mustard mixture to desired consistency using a stick blender.
  6. 6 Transfer mustard mixture to a saucepan and add enough water to reach a smooth consistency. Bring mustard to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Pack mustard into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.
  8. 8 Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings. Refrigerate mustard until flavors blend, at least 1 week.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Easy Bearnaise Sauce
Pantry French

Easy Bearnaise Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place butter in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk in egg yolks, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and onion. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper; mix well.
  3. 3 Continue cooking in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds, until thickened, about 1 ½ minutes.

By ChelseaRobertson

Chef John's Béarnaise Sauce
Pantry French

Chef John's Béarnaise Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 cup of tarragon, shallots, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Pour in white wine vinegar, white wine, and water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and reduce liquid to about 3 tablespoons, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing tarragon mixture to extract as much liquid as possible.
  2. 2 To make the compound butter: Place 1/4 cup chopped tarragon and capers in a mortar. Mash with a pestle for about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of cold butter. Mash and pound with a pestle until ingredients are thoroughly combined in a solid mass. Transfer to a piece of plastic wrap; wrap and chill.
  3. 3 To make the Béarnaise sauce: Place egg yolks in a stainless steel (flameproof) mixing bowl; add 3 tablespoons tarragon/shallot reduction; whisk together. Add cold butter cubes. Place bowl over low to medium heat whisking constantly until sauce thickens, as you hold the bowl with a kitchen towel. After butter melts continue whisking; mixture will turn a lighter yellow color after 8 to 10 minutes. When mixture is nice and thick, reduce heat to low and stir in compound butter broken into chunks. Continue whisking. Remove from heat. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Pickled Red Onions
Pantry American

Pickled Red Onions

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pack onion slices into a sterilized 1-pint jar.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, salt, sugar, and peppercorns together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Carefully pour brine solution over onions to fill the jar; let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Refrigerate until flavor develops, at least 1 hour or up to 2 weeks, before serving. Keep refrigerated.

By itsvince

Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing
Pantry American

Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries, red onion, vinegar, and sugar in a blender; slowly pour in avocado oil in a slow steady stream with the blender running until smooth and emulsified, 10 to 15 seconds. Add poppy seeds; pulse to combine.
  2. 2 Transfer dressing to an airtight container; cover. Chill in the refrigerator before serving, 3 hours.

By cooks4eight

Sweet and Sour Pickled Fennel
Pantry Italian

Sweet and Sour Pickled Fennel

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
10835 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 2 jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until fennel is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  2. 2 Place sliced fennel in a colander and rinse well.
  3. 3 Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the fennel, sugar, olive oil, and chives; stir to combine. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove fennel from the cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and pack into sterilized jars. Fill the jars with the hot cooking liquid, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe the tops of the jars with a clean cloth. Place lids on the jars and tighten.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot with a jar lifter and let rest on a kitchen towel, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for 1 week before consuming.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Homemade Phyllo (or Filo) Dough
Pantry Greek

Homemade Phyllo (or Filo) Dough

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 2 cups flour in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center; drizzle in olive oil and add salt.
  3. 3 Pour in warm water and white wine vinegar, then mix until dough just comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, using just enough flour to keep it from sticking to the work surface or your hands, 2 or 3 minutes. Continue to knead until dough is supple and elastic, about 5 more minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap dough ball in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
  6. 6 Use a kitchen scale to divide dough into twenty 25-gram portions; roll each portion into a ball. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap to prevent dough balls from drying out while you begin to roll them out. Work in batches of 5.
  7. 7 Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Dust a work surface and the first dough ball with cornstarch mixture.
  8. 8 Flatten and roll out into a circle, about 5 inches in diameter. Dust again with cornstarch mixture. Set circle to one side. Roll out 4 more dough balls to about the same diameter and stack them on the first one, dusting each layer with more cornstarch mixture to keep them from sticking together.
  9. 9 When you have 5 circles, roll out the stack to a larger circle about double in size, turning as you go to maintain a round shape. Separate each layer and lay out the circles. Reapply more cornstarch mixture where needed and restack them.
  10. 10 Roll again until the 5-layer stack is paper-thin, about 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Place on a sheet of parchment paper; top with another piece of parchment. Gently roll up the dough; wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  11. 11 Repeat with the remaining 15 balls of dough in batches of 5.

By John Mitzewich

Quick Pickled Radishes
Pantry American

Quick Pickled Radishes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place radish slices into a pint-sized jar with a lid.
  2. 2 Heat vinegar and water in a small non-reactive saucepan over medium heat; whisk in sugar and salt until just dissolved. Remove from heat and add star anise pod, cumin seed, and black peppercorns. Let cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour liquid over radishes. Cover and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

By France Cevallos

Easy Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise
Pantry American

Easy Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour eggs, olive oil, canola oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dry mustard, and salt into a large mason jar.
  2. 2 Place the blade of an immersion blender near the bottom of the jar and blend, starting at high speed until combined, about 20 seconds. Raise the blender using an up and down motion and mix until mayonnaise is emulsified, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Place a lid on the jar and refrigerate until use, for up to two weeks.

By Cheryl King

Dressing for Potato Salad
Pantry American

Dressing for Potato Salad

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, eggs, vinegar, water, flour, butter, and mustard powder in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until mixture becomes thick and smooth. Cool.
  2. 2 Combine dressing mixture with creamy salad dressing; mix well.

By Laura

Butter Saffron Sauce
Pantry American

Butter Saffron Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine wine, shallots, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in saffron.
  3. 3 Serve immediately or keep warm over a double boiler until ready to serve.

By Divinity Turley

Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing
Pantry American

Best Baconless Spinach Salad Dressing

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, red onion, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 2 Cook oil mixture in the microwave until hot and almost boiling, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk sugar into hot mixture until dressing is thick and creamy.

By Applekrisp

Chef John's Homemade Mayonnaise
Pantry American

Chef John's Homemade Mayonnaise

3.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add egg yolks, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and olive oil to a tall, narrow bowl in the order listed. Set an immersion blender into the mixture and hold it against the bottom of the bowl; pulse until a thick, pale mixture begins to form, about 3 to 6 pulses. Continue blending until smooth and creamy.

By John Mitzewich

Absolutely the BEST Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever!
Pantry American

Absolutely the BEST Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever!

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash blue cheese and buttermilk together in a small bowl with a fork until mixture resembles large-curd cottage cheese.
  2. 2 Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Enjoy!

By LUCKYME9

Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing
Pantry American

Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, thyme, chives, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence into a nearly empty mayonnaise jar containing at least 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.
  2. 2 Cover the jar with its lid and shake vigorously to make a creamy dressing, about 2 minutes. Pour into a serving dish.

By John Mitzewich

Zippy Barbecue Sauce
Pantry American

Zippy Barbecue Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk ketchup, water, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce, granulated garlic, and black pepper together in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  2. 2 Pour into a sterilized glass jar. Store, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to blend and reduce any sharpness from the vinegar.

By Havicc Brine

Apple Chutney
Pantry Indian

Apple Chutney

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place apples, raisins, onion, ginger, water, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and nutmeg into a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently, until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir and continue simmering, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat; discard onion and ginger for smoother consistency. Stir in white wine vinegar.
  5. 5 Let chutney cool at least 2 hours at room temperature then transfer into a sterilized jar or container. Seal by canning in boiling water bath, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks until ready to serve.

By CATSEO

Chef John's Remoulade 2.0
Pantry American

Chef John's Remoulade 2.0

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble tarragon into a saucepan over medium heat; add vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until vinegar is almost completely evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, capers, green onions, parsley, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt into tarragon mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

By John Mitzewich

Basic Beurre Blanc
French

Basic Beurre Blanc

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shallot, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and continue simmering until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  2. 2 Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; simmer until the cream has reduced by half. Increase heat to medium-high, and rapidly whisk in the butter, piece, by piece until it has melted into the cream and thickened it. Strain the sauce through a mesh strainer to remove the spices. Serve immediately.

By Jay

French Bistro Salad
Side Dish French

French Bistro Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
  2. 2 Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
  3. 3 Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
  4. 4 Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.

By Bibi

Simple Parisian-Style Potato Salad
Dinner French

Simple Parisian-Style Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1 inch with water. Season with salt. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl together until emulsified.
  3. 3 Drain cooked potatoes in a colander and cool until just warm enough to handle. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch slices and transfer to a large bowl.
  4. 4 Drizzle vinaigrette over potatoes, gently tossing to coat. Add shallots and parsley and toss lightly to combine.
  5. 5 Set the potato salad aside for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By lutzflcat

Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût
Side Dish French

Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.
  4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Pan Bagnat (Pressed French Tuna Sandwich)
Lunch French

Pan Bagnat (Pressed French Tuna Sandwich)

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir garlic into the olive oil and set aside.
  2. 2 Partially hollow out the bread by pulling out about 50% of the insides. Brush the bread very generously with the garlic olive oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon for later use.
  3. 3 Begin building the sandwich by placing a layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom half, covering it completely. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced onion, olives, and banana peppers.
  4. 4 Crumble the tuna over the top, pressing down slightly so it stays in place. Be sure to go as close to the edges as possible. Top with anchovy filets, capers, sliced eggs, and basil leaves. Top with another layer of tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and reserved garlic olive oil.
  5. 5 Place the top half of the loaf on and press firmly to compress the ingredients. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil, ending with seams at the top.
  6. 6 Place into a large pan and place a sheet pan over the top. Weigh down with heavy cans, pots, a cast iron pan, or a cutting board, to press the sandwich as evenly as possible.
  7. 7 Place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, turning halfway through if possible. Unwrap, slice, and serve.

By John Mitzewich