A burger with an exotic feel, this one can be made without much thought as broccoli is easily available in markets these days. The real flavour of this burger lies in cooking the broccoli to perfection, as over- or under-cooking will ruin the aroma, appearance and true flavour of the vegetable. Parsley, olives and mustard paste lend a variety of intriguing flavours to the otherwise bland mayonnaise making the spread quite tantalising. Serve the brocolli burger with an interesting accompaniment such as dill potatoes and carrots, to make a perfect party treat.

Tagliatelle is a flat ribbon pasta which is native to Naples, the home of pasta dishes. Spinach tagliatelle tossed in mustard and brandy flavoured cheese sauce with the freshness of mushrooms and broccoli is simply marvelous. The addition of cheese spread to the sauce makes it of good thick coating consistency. Like the city of Naples, this sauce is mellow and sophisticated. This sauce also works well using plain fettuccine or spaghetti.

The rustic, earthy flavour and texture of black beans is a great match for the succulence of crumbled feta. Pool in other exciting ingredients like pungent onions and olives, tangy tomatoes and herby basil, and you get a vibrant salad that is worthy of your attention. A tongue-tickling dressing of mustard and herbs adds to the peppy flavour of this salad, delivering a really power-packed punch that will shake awake your taste buds. Serve the Black Beans, Feta, Basil and Tomato Salad immediately after tossing to enjoy the crisp texture and sharp flavours. Try your hand at other interesting bean salads like Three Bean Salad , Black Eyed Bean Salad or Haricot Bean Salad with Zucchini and Bellpeppers .

This layered tortilla casserole is stuffed with cottage cheese and a rich, thick and creamy mustard-flavoured sauce that adds a pungent flavour to the dish. Truly a party fare!

This salad is an excellent choice for a working lunch as it keeps well for sometime without refrigeration. Packed with fibre, iron and carbohydrates it will keep you "full" for a few hours. The innovative dressing is flavourful without being loaded with oil.

In the past decade or so, several ingredients that were once unheard of in India started becoming easily available in supermarkets and specialty/ gourmet food stores. Pecan nuts is one such. Loaded with mono-unsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants that helps reduce the risk of heart disease, this nut is a good one to include in your diet – and this yummy salad is a great way to do it. The Baby Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad is an energetic bowlful bursting with flavour. This crunchy salad combines apples and spinach with crunchy pecans and a unique sweet and salty dressing. It is a treasure-chest loaded with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, calcium , iron , magnesium , Zinc , and selenium, which offer wonderful health benefits. Definitely a must-try! Also have a go at other salads like the Apple Almond and Celery Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing or Masoor, Beets, Zucchini , Peppers Lunch Salad .

The use of mustard in many forms – as seeds, paste and oil too – is a classic characteristic of Bengali cooking. In this traditional Bengali -style subzi too, mustard paste is what gives the special flavour. Bati Chorchori, so full of veggies, is a delight to behold and consume. It is rich in fibre, due to the large variety of vegetables used, and also uses very less oil because the veggies are cooked in their own moisture. All this makes Bati Chorchori not just irresistibly tasty but healthy too.

The honey and mustard dressing brings together tangy and creamy curd with honey and mustard, resulting in a great dressing for fresh and juicy salads.