Tasty Mayonnaise Transformations

Simply add the ingredients listed below to 1 cup of mayonnaise and blend in a processor until smooth and tasty. In sauces like this htere is really no need for quantities; I have put them here as a guide but let your taste buds guide you. Remember that commercial mayonnaise is already well seasoned, so don't add salt or pepper until the very end.

This garlic mayonnaise, also known as aioli, is to vampires what meat is to vegetarians.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup mayonnaise
4 large garlic cloves
salt and freshly ground pepper
lemon juice

METHOD

Crush the garlic with small amount of sea salt to a past, then stir together with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

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