This is a special day guys! This month marks 1 year with the Recipe ReDux! I remember how excited and happy I was to be accepted into the wonderful group of foodie bloggers and become a member. These posts are some of my favorites. I love the fun little challenge presented to us each month. The theme for each new months gets posted on the 1st of that month. So when a new month rolls around, the first thing I do is click over to the ReDux site, log in, and check out the ever-awaited theme!
I suggested that our leaders make a Facebook group for all the member many months ago, and they finally did just that a few months ago. So now not only do we all connect each month through our linked-up recipes, but we also get to connect each day sharing our posts and visiting each others blogs. The ReDux ladies (I’m pretty sure we are all women!) are some of the best and most creative foodies. I am so happy to be a part and be able to connect with them! XOXO
October’s Theme: Spooky Spices – You know they are lurking there: Way in the back of your spice drawer. There lie the herbs, spices, or rubs that are getting dusty because you’re afraid to use them… you simply don’t know what to do with them! Well, pull them out and show us a recipe you created to deliciously conquer that fearful spice. (Or maybe the recipe was a flop – and the spice still give you nightmares?!)
With me being the spice queen and all, you’d think this would be a pretty exciting challenge. But no spice scares me so I wasn’t sure how to make this interesting for me…and for you. Until the above picture happened. My mom had bought some whole yellow mustard seeds thinking she needed them to make corned beef and the packet of spices wasn’t included. Long story short, she never ended up using the little bottle of mustard seeds and it sadly sat there in the cabinet for a while. Until I realized it was my chance to make my own homemade mustard!
I’ve wanted to do this for so long as I love DIYing foods as much as I can and I love mustard! From stoneground, Dijon, even honey, I love them all. Preferably with no salt. The best way to guarantee an additive-free safe mustard is to make your own, which is surprisingly easy. All you need are some mustard seeds, water, and vinegar. Of course you can get crazy and add spices, herbs, stevia, even salt if you are like that 😉
You let the seeds soak for 24-48 hours. Then you blend them up into a nice fluffy mustard! Perfect for spreads on sandwiches, mixed into dressings, added to veggies, etc. Just a nice healthy way to add some flavor and spice to any dish or food without all the processed craziness! Plus you look pretty badass for making your own mustard. It’s pretty “badge and crown” worthy if I do say so!
Homemade Spicy Mustard
Ingredients: (makes about 1 cup)
+ 1/4 Cup Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds
+ 1/3 Cup White Wine Vinegar (or plain white, even apple cider vinegar!)
+ 1/2 Cup Water
+ 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
+ 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
+ 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
+ 5 Drops Plain Stevia (optional)
Directions:
+ Soak 1/4 cup mustard seeds in 1/3 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water for 24-48 hours in a cloth-covered jar.
+ Add the mustard seeds and liquid to a small food processor along with the spices and optional stevia. Blend until smooth.
+ Store in a glass jar with a tight lid.
There you have it! Super easy once you see the steps right? Show off your fearless mustard skills to your friends and family. I bet they will be more than impressed! Happy mustarding!
So tell me:
+ Does any spice scare you? Any you really want to try, but don’t know how to use it? I can help!
+ What is your favorite type of mustard? Dijon is my #1!
*Recipe linking up for the week! WIAW, Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday,Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, #WeekendBites, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
I’m continuously amazed by the condiments you can make from scratch. Of course mustard would be no different! I’m excited to try this. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Condiments make the world go’round, haha! And surprisingly, this ketchup lover has yet to make that homemade!
Stephanie
This looks so good! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Cat
I had NO idea that’s how mustard can be made! No more bottled stuff for me 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! I’ll still get bottles (I always have at least 3 types in the fridge!), but it is fun to make once in a while when I’m not lazy!
Honest mum
I’m obsessed with mustard, fab recipe. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
What?! Homemade spicy mustard? I need to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Give it a try! 🙂
Diane
I am totally trying this! Stopping by from the SITSGirls!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Cool! Thanks!
Debra
Try soaking the mustard seeds in white wine. I’ve made a version of Dijon and some Okterberfest beer mustard too. I love the spices you added to yours. (Over from Pure Blog Love link-up.)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I used white wine vinegar, haha close enough 😉
Kierston
Oh I will have to try and make this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, you should!
Athletic Avocado
never thought it was possible to make mustard! this looks incredible! I am so excited that I just got accepted into recipe redux! can’t wait to participate!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anything is possible 😉
Yay! Welcome my dear friend!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
I’m totally trying this! I love using mustard seeds toasted in sauces, but never made my own mustard. Awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, great! Let me know when you do!
Faith VanderMolen
I try to make as much as I can at home from scratch and mustard has been on my list for a while! This is so easy! Glad I found this:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is easy! Now you can check it off that list 😉
Marla
Very unique recipe and sounds quite tasty. I never actually thought about making my own mustard sauce. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Marla!
Fran@BCDC
Sounds great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
jill conyers
I never thought to make my own mustard. I don’t know why. Mustard is one of my favorite condiments right after salsa.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Then totally give it a try!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
I would never have known how to do this, but I would definitely give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Go for it!
Jodee Weiland
I love the idea of making my own mustard from scratch! This is great…thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Jodee!
Kate
I wouldn’t have had the first clue of how to make my own mustard! I love this. I really want to give it a try, as I am a huge mustard fan!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mustard is the best! Once I knew it was this easy, I had to try it!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Homemade mustard never looked so good! I must try it soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, you must!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
I cannot believe you created mustard from scratch!!!! Genius!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you Arman! Totally a fin culinary feat!
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life
Such a smart idea! I love spicy mustard and go through jars so quickly.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Now you’ll never have to be without! 😉
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
Never thought of making my own mustard-cool idea
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Deborah 🙂
kristina @ love & zest
What a great idea to make a homemade mustard!! I’m a new to your blog and I’m totally in love– what an adorable name!! Looking forward to following along– subscribed 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Kristina!
Farrah
This is awesome! I’ve never tried making mustard from scratch before. Pinning this for when I’m feeling braver! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s so easy!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats
Oh my goodness, homemade mustard?! I have never seen that done- congrats for being super unique! l I loooove mustard- all kinds. This has me salivating
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ve got to try it for yourself then!
GiGi Eats
MAD IMPRESSED that you made your OWN MUSTARD. Mustard is definitely ONE OF, if not my favorite condiments EVER!!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
Happy Recipe Redux Anniversary! So glad we got to connect through Recipe Redux 🙂
Also, can I just say that you are such a bad ass for making your own mustard? I have yet to try but you’ve motivated me to try it myself!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you friend! I’m so happy to have met you 🙂
Haha! Yes! Make some ASAP!!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Who knew it was so easy! Now I have to make my own, I’m so excited! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Get excited!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
Fantastic post! I just love mustard and never thought to make my own. Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Marjory!
Jenny
I would have never thought to make my own mustard. This looks easy enough and sounds even better.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right!? I was surprised too! Haha!
Sandra Laflamme
I love straight up dijon mustard. This recipe for mustard looks great. I have never tried making my own mustard before!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Dijon is sooooo good! I’ll always have it on hand!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
I’ve never considered making my own mustard but this sounds so good! Pinning this to make the next time I need to replenish my mustard supply 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thanks Giselle 😉
Shashi @ runninsrilankan
Glad to bump into you through RR – and happy 1year Anniversary with The Recipe Redux!
I never knew homemade mustard was a possibility – thanks so much for this quick and easy recipe -loving the turmeric combined with the mustard!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m so happy to be a part of the ReDux with you all! XOXO
Turmeric just gives it an extra yellow boost!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
I am a MAJOR mustard lover, but have never made my own. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too! That’s why I knew I had too!
Lindsay
i could eat that alone! haha looooove
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Isn’t mustard the best!? 😉
Karen
Ha! Sounds so easy. My boys love flavored mustards and it would be so easy to customize a homemade mustard. Thanks for sharing – I’m going to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is! I need to try making some more variations too!
Autumn
Mustard is my favorite! I have always wondered how mustard was made…your recipe looks delish. Im super impressed, and now I must attempt making it myself!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Get creative with it! This is a simple base recipe, but you can go crazy with add ins!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
I’d never think to make my own mustard – this sounds so good! Never realized it was so easy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I knew it was possible so I wanted to try it for myself!