Blending mustards in the dressing makes the flavors deeper and more complex, just like a good wine.
Servings: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 Granny Smith or other tart green apples , cored and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 pound frisee , torn into 3-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag)
    • Directions
    In a food processor, combine Dijon mustard, shallots, dry mustard, mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until smooth. With machine running, gradually add oils in a slow, steady stream until blended. Whisk in thyme. Makes 1 3/4 cups of dressing.

    In a 12-inch skillet over medium flame, heat 1/3 cup dressing. Add apples and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, just until heated through. Refrigerate remaining dressing; will keep up to one week.

    In a large bowl, combine frisée and blue cheese; add apple mixture, salt and pepper. Toss and serve immediately.
    From the October 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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