Tarragon And Champagne Mustard Food

TARRAGON AND CHAMPAGNE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Soak the mustard seeds overnight in the vinegar. Pour the mixture into a blender, add the mustard powder, sugar and salt and blend until smooth.
• With the motor running, gradually add the oil through the hole in the lid. Stir in the tarragon. Pour the mustard into sterilised jars, seal and store in a cool place.

WARMED TARRAGON MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine all ingredients except pepper.
• Heat/whisk over low heat until heated through.
• Spoon warmed, over fish or steak.
• Sprinkle with pepper and additional tarragon.
• DELICIOUS!

CHAMPAGNE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix mustard and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well.
• Gradually add the vinegar and mix well.
• Microwave for 2 minutes, covered. Take out and stir. Cook 2 minutes more and stir before placing in containers and refrigerating.
• Keeps for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.

TARRAGON & MUSTARD MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Put the egg yolk and mustard in a bowl. With a hand whisk, keep whisking the mixture while gradually adding the olive oil. When all of the oil has been added, season to taste with the lemon juice and stir in the tarragon.

TARRAGON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine the port, vinegar, mustard seeds, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Transfer the mustard seed mixture to a blender and add the chili powder, ginger, salt and mustard oil. With the blender running on low speed, add 1/2 cup water and blend, adding a little more water if the mustard is too thick. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until well-blended.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tarragon.
• Store in a tightly-covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

CHAMPAGNE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients and cook on medium heat until thick.
• Pour into small clean jars; must be refrigerated.
• This keeps well, but if it gets too thick after some weeks, stir in a little champagne.

TARRAGON & MUSTARD ROASTED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Put the tarragon stalks, vegetables, olive oil and garlic in a heavy roasting tin. Place on a high heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown.
• While the vegetables are cooking, remove any string from the chickens, sprinkle the cavities with salt and pepper and stuff the lemon quarters inside.
• Lay the chickens, breast-side down, on top of the veg. Season with salt and pepper, scatter over half the chopped tarragon leaves, then drizzle with a little olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix 1 tbsp mustard with the remaining chopped tarragon leaves.
• Remove the roasting tin from the oven, turn the chickens over and spread with the mustard mixture. Return the chickens to the oven and roast for a further 40 minutes or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with a skewer.
• Remove the chickens to a dish or 2 large plates and cover each one with an upturned bowl. Skim any excess fat from the roasting tin. Place the tin on a high heat, pour in the wine, and boil for 8-10 minutes until the wine has almost completely reduced. Now pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in 1 tsp mustard, season to taste and strain into a gravy boat.

CREAMY MUSTARD & TARRAGON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pan. Season the chicken breasts, then brown for 1 min on each side. Remove from the pan, then set aside.
• Add the crème fraîche, mustards and tarragon to the pan, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken to the pan, spooning some of the sauce over the fillets. Lift into the oven, then bake for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through and sauce bubbling. Great with green beans and rice.