Thursday, February 9, 2012

RECIPE: Colman’s Mustard Luscious Kobe Beef Burgers

Colman’s Mustard is determined to change the way that home-cooks and restaurant chefs think about ordinary summertime foods. For summer BBQs, tailgate parties, and beach get-togethers, make burgers that zing with Colman’s new summer recipe!

This BBQ season, use Colman’s Mustard to create out-of-the-ordinary burgers with top-quality beef, a variety of special spices, and of course Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard. Colman’s Mustard Luscious Kobe Beef Burgers are a welcome change to ordinary BBQ fare, and they will make special family gatherings all the more delicious, memorable, and enjoyable.

Low in fat, sugar, and calories, Colman’s Mustard has been an iconic staple in households throughout England for nearly 200 years. Used traditionally as a fiery-hot condiment as well as a versatile cooking ingredient, Colman’s Mustard can take any ordinary dish and turn it into something healthy, zesty, and memorable.

Colman’s Mustard Luscious Kobe Beef Burgers

Ingredients:


1 lb. premium ground Kobe beef
1 tsp. Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 cup breadcrumbs
¾ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, whisked
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Fry the chopped onion until soft
2. Mix all remaining ingredients in a large bowl, adding cooked onions
3. Shape into burger patties, place on waxed paper, and put in fridge for 30 minutes
4. When chilled, grill patties on BBQ at 150 degrees
5. Serve on fresh crusty bread rolls with tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce.

Serves 4.


*Tip: Mix some Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard with honey and a splash of vinegar for a delicious honey-mustard sauce that is great as a condiment on the burgers or a dipping sauce for fries or grilled vegetables.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Change The Way You Think About Mustard with Colman's Mustard Spiced Chocolate Cookies!

Make Colman’s Mustard a Mainstay in Your Kitchen for Cooking with Flexibility and Fabulous Flavor
Colman’s English Mustard adds its world-famous kick to anything from gourmet cuisine to everyday family favorites.


(Picture courtesy of http://www.cookiemadness.com/)

Do you think of mustard as a humble condiment for simple fare? Think again! Second only to black pepper, mustard is the most popular spice in the United States. And its versatility is world-renowned. Sure, no hot dog or hamburger is complete without at least a smidgen of the special yellow stuff, but mustard pairs with any type of meat and also adds fabulous flavor to soups, dressings and dessert—all of it in exchange for few calories and little fat.

But here’s the catch: Not all mustards are the same. If you’re looking for a first-rate ingredient to complete your cooking, turn to Colman’s (http://www.colmansusa.com/). With its superior quality, freshness and zesty flavor, Colman’s English Mustard has been the spicy mustard of choice worldwide for nearly 200 years. In fact, every minute of the day, 45 jars of Colman’s Mustard are purchased in different locations across the globe.

Colman’s Mustard adds a unique kick to everyday family favorites and special occasion gourmet cuisine alike, whether cooked with pork, poultry or seafood or added to sauces, salad dressings and soups. It even brings its distinct flavor to desserts and baked goodies, like Spiced Chocolate Cookies (recipe below). As a bonus, this fiery product is kosher and free of fat and cholesterol. No wonder it’s been America’s go-to condiment for more than a century.

The unique taste and enormous popularity of Colman’s Mustard is a reflection of the company’s time-honored mustard-making traditions. From the very beginning, Colman’s has harvested only the finest mustard seeds, all grown and processed in Norfolk, England. Brown mustard seeds (Brassica Juncea) and white mustard seeds (Sinapis Alba) combine to produce a flavorful heat sensation.
So this year, as you look for a high-quality, tasty and healthy ingredient to complement your cooking, make Colman’s Mustard a mainstay in your kitchen—after all, the whole world is doing it!

Chocolate Spice Cookies

Ingredients
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup butter, softened
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, and set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, sugar, chocolate and the egg and beat well.
Dissolve the Colman’s Original Prepared Mustard and heavy cream and add to the chocolate mixture.
On the lowest setting, fold in the sifted flour mixture.
Divide the dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of waxed paper and form into a 10-inch strip
Using the waxed paper to help, lift and roll each strip into a 10-inch cylinder
Wrap each cylinder in the waxed paper, twisting the ends to secure
Chill for 2 hours
Slice in ¾ inch rounds
Roll in sugar
Bake for 15-20 minutes
Cool and enjoy!
Makes 1 dozen