Name: Violet Mustard Crème Fraîche
Ingredients: ¼ Cup Violet Mustard; ¼ Cup Creme Fraiche; ¼ Cup Apple Juice; ¼ Cup Grapeseed Oil; Salt and Pepper to taste

Why it works: Mustard and pepper are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 9% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 15,430 recipes. Both carry 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, which smells earthy, pea. The science ↓

Violet Mustard Crème Fraîche

Ingredients

Directions

Blend together.
Mixed greens are dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

224Calories

1 gProtein

14 gFat

27 gCarbs

What these numbers assume: 5 portions

Ingredient	Portion assumed	kcal
Grapeseed Oil	1 tbsp (14g)	120
Apple Juice	1 medium (182g)	95
Black Pepper	1 tsp ground (2.3g)	6
Mustard	1 tsp (5g) yellow	3
Salt	1 tsp (6g)	0

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

Mustard + peppertop 9% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together15,430 recipes

Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
Apple + peppertop 18% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together3,026 recipes

Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
Mustard + appletop 18% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together853 recipes

Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Violet mustard: Adds sharp, pungent flavor and some acidity to the dressing.
Creme fraiche: Adds richness and a thick, creamy body.
Apple juice: Adds sweetness and moisture to balance the mustard's sharpness.
Grapeseed oil: Adds fat that carries flavor and helps the dressing emulsify.