Monday, October 24, 2011

Colman’s Mustard Recipes Light up Hanukkah Meals

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, many home-chefs are looking for ways to add new and exciting flavor experiences to traditional festive foods. This Hanukkah, experiment with Colman’s Mustard (http://www.colmansusa.com/) to create a variety of dipping sauces that are bursting with fiery flavor! Potato latkes are even more tempting when dipped into zesty Colman’s Horseradish Mustard Sauce, and Colman’s Honey Mustard Sauce brings a new life to fried corn dollars.

Certified Kosher (K LBD), Colman’s Mustard is an untraditional way to spice up a traditional holiday menu. Perfect as a marinade for fish or as an ingredient in a spicy salad dressing, Colman’s is much more than a condiment; it is a versatile, pure ingredient that is sure to become a pantry stable all year round.

Colman’s iconic bright yellow color is a perfect way to pay tribute to the holiday of lights, and the intense flavors of Colman’s Honey Mustard Sauce and Colman’s Horseradish Sauce are nothing short of a holiday miracle.

Colman’s Honey Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:

8 tsp. Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard
6 tsp. honey
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. white pepper
½ tsp. light soy sauce
2 tsp. salted butter


Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except soy sauce and butter, in a saucepan.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat
3. Stir in soy sauce and butter to combine

Serves 5

Colman’s Horseradish Mustard Sauce

Ingredients:
2 tbs. Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard
½ cup prepared white (beetless) horseradish
½ cup light or reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tbs. snipped chives, dill, or tarragon
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. In a food processor, combine the mustard, horseradish, mayonnaise, chives, and lemon and process until smooth.
2. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
(Source: http://www.kashrut.com/recipes/mustard_sauces/)

Colman's Mustard Adds a Fiery Flavor to Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites!

While Thanksgiving is a great time to bond with family and friends and give thanks for the fulfillment they bring, food is undoubtedly a favorite part of the holiday for many. Traditional dishes like mashed potatoes, yams, and roasted turkeys fill the air with familiar smells, evoking memories of good laughs and full bellies. However, sometimes the same old flavors can lose their luster. This Thanksgiving, add Colman’s Mustard (http://www.colmansusa.com/) to the menu for a zesty flavor that will liven up any of the traditional dishes.

Colman’s Mustard is a natural way to add extra flavor to any healthy meal. Besides being made from naturally grown, top-quality mustard seeds, Colman’s Mustard is gluten free, preservative free, and contains only 10 calories per teaspoon. With a superior taste and unforgettable heat, Colman’s Mustard is a pantry staple for any discerning cook who wants to cook low-fat, flavorful, exciting, natural meals.

Colman’s Mustard is a powerful, versatile ingredient that at-home cooks, as well as restaurant chefs, use to add an extra dimension of irresistible flavor to their meals. Place a dollop on your turkey, add a teaspoon to your favorite salad vinaigrette, or try an exciting twist on classic Thanksgiving mashed potatoes or delicious holiday ham with the following recipes:

Colman’s Sweet Potato & Mustard Mash


Ingredients:
4 large sweet potatoes
220ml double cream
6 level teaspoons of Colman’s Prepared Mustard
Juice of 2 Lemons

Preparation:
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large cubes.
Boil them for 15 minutes in salted water until they are just tender but not soft.
Drain, and transfer to a blender and add the cream. Blend for about 30 seconds until you have a smooth mixture.
Return the potatoes to the pan and stir in the Colman’s Mustard, warm through and add the lemon juice.

Serves 8
(Source: Paul Hartley’s ‘The Colman’s Mustard Cookbook’)


Baked Holiday Ham with Simple Peach Mustard Glaze
A simple, two-ingredient glaze makes this baked ham a snap to prepare and bake.

Ingredients:
1 large ham, ready to cook, about 10 to 12 pounds
1 cup peach preserves or peach jam
2 tablespoons Colman’s Prepared Mustard

Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°.
Place the ham on a rack, fat side up, in a large baking pan or roasting pan. Score the ham lightly all over with a sharp knife. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and cover tightly with foil.
Bake the ham for about 18 minutes per pound, or to an internal temperature of 148°. Meanwhile, combine the preserves and Colman’s Mustard to make the glaze.
About 20 minutes before the ham is done, brush the ham all over with glaze ingredients.
Serves 8
(Source: About.com)