Start with jarred or homemade mayonnaise, add some ingredients, and come up with a gourmet mayo. Nine different variations included.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- Mayonnaise
- Herbs
- Spices
- Vegetables
- Chiles
Preparation:
It is easy to transform mayonnaise into an extraordinary condiment that will add a boost of flavor to any simple sandwich.Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
Lemon Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel, and pinch ground black pepper.
Ginger-Sesame Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 small green onions, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil.
Chutney Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup mango chutney, finely chopped, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro.
Basil Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Chipotle Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
Pesto Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pesto.
Horseradish Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon bottled white horseradish, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
Pickled Jalapeno Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 to 2 pickled jalapenos, finely chopped.
Recipe Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook (Hearst Books)
Reprinted with permission.
