The Key to the Kick in These Recipes? Dijon Mustard

First coated in a spicy dry rub mixture before being basted with a tangy homemade sauce, these barbecue ribs are a surefire way to please a crowd.

Recipe: "St. Louis-Style" Baby-Back Ribs

Pretty purple and green beans add gorgeous color to this simple salad; use a mixture of different beans for a really beautifully composed dish.

Recipe: Blistered Bean Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

A crispy potato crust gives this quick fish dish loads of texture, while Dijon mustard gives it a flavorful kick.

Recipe: Dijon Potato–Crusted Salmon

Seasoning the pork chops with cumin, salt and pepper and then slathering on Dijon mustard creates a delightful crust-like coating once grilled; use it on lamb chops as well, reducing the cook time by about two minutes.

Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Wedges

This quick, low-calorie meal is packed with tangy, lemon-infused heat, and is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Lemon Chili Chicken

This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of soup that will warm you right up on a chilly day. Make it ahead and freeze it in individual portions you always have something tasty and filling on hand.

Recipe: Split Pea and Tomato Soup with Bacon

For a kid-friendly and all around people-pleasing dish, try making your own fish sticks, and bake them for a healthy alternative to frying.

Recipe: Crunchy Fish Sticks and Veggies with Dipping Sauce

This recipe gives the traditional steak-and-potato dinner a healthy boost — substituting sweet potatoes for white potatoes adds extra vitamins to the plate, and the mustard sauce that tops the steak and beans infuses the whole dish with bold flavor.

Recipe: Steak Dijon

This easy stew of tender chicken and sweet spring vegetables is delicious over egg noodles, but would be equally tasty over rice, or with crusty bread if you're looking for a lighter meal.

Recipe: Spring Chicken Stew

Traditional Southern fare doesn't get anymore delicious than hearty barbecue brisket on a bun, topped with a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw.

Recipe: BBQ Brisket Sandwiches with Quick Slaw

This quick, flavorful summer dinner is full of go-to ingredients, which makes it easy to throw together in a flash.

Recipe: Double Mustard and Honey-Glazed Chicken with “Baked” Beans

This quick and simple galette looks elegant, but is filled with hearty and filling ingredients, like potatoes, as well as fresh green spring produce, like asparagus and spinach, to create a perfectly balanced dish.

Recipe: Asparagus, Potato, and Spinach Galette

Dijon mustard deepens the delicate taste of flounder without being overpowering. Potatoes, broiled with the fish, come out already seasoned.

Recipe: Savory Flounder

No microwave. No staring contests with the fridge. Just fresh and superfast dinners that'll keep you satisfied and wanting more.

Recipe: Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce

Tart, juicy citrus gets a serious savory boost from a simple but rich-tasting vinaigrette.

Recipe: Citrus Salad with Hazelnut-Dijon Dressing

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