Basic Dijon style Mustard

Combine wine, onion and garlic in a saucepan. Heat to boiling and simmer 5 minutes. Cool and discard the strained solids. Add this liquid to the dry mustard and stir until smooth. Blend in honey, oil, and salt. Return to the saucepan and heat slowly until thickened. Stir constantly. Allow the mixture to cool and place it in a covered jar. Age the mustard 6 to 8 weeks, or to suit your taste, then refrigerate it. Take 1 cup of the Basic Dijon-Style Mustard and add one of the following to create variations: Honey Dijon: ------------ Add 1/2 cup honey. Hot Honey Mustard: ------------------ Add 3/4 cup dry mustard and 1/2 cup honey. Citrus Mustard: --------------- 1 tablespoon of lemon, lime or orange juice and 1 tablespoon honey. Jalapeno Mustard: ----------------- 2 tablespoons canned jalapeno peppers (chopped) and 1 tablespoon juice from the can. Dried Herb Mustard: ------------------- 1 tablespoon of dill weed, lemon thyme, rosemary, tarragon, or basil.