Ten Aiolis

Mayyy Ohhh Nayzeeee.

I'm a big fan.  I love the creamy texture it adds to food.  But up until now, I had been completely unaware that mayonnaise could actually be improved upon.  

Say hello to aioli.  And no, I don't know why it's called aioli.  Or, why it's not called flavored mayo.  Or better mayo.  Or maybe,  "OMG, this is so much better than ordinary mayo" mayo.

The exciting thing about aioli is that it is versatile and easy.  You can whip up a quick spread in just a few minutes and turn any sandwich into a gourmet meal.  That little extra work comes in handy when I try to fool all my friends that I actually know how to maneuver in a kitchen.  I've included ten variations of aioli to try.  Enjoy them all!

#1.  Mustard Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tbsp of your choice mustard (yellow, dijon, honey, etc.)

#2. Lemon-Tarragon Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp grated lemon zest

2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

#3. Tomato and Garlic Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes

3 cloves of garlic, minced

#4 Horseradish Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tbsp prepared horseradish

#5 Italian Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp dried parsley

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

#6 Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 cloves of garlic, minced

#7 Basil Pesto Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tbsp prepared pesto

#8 Asian Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp chopped green onions

2 tsp minced ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

#9 Chipotle Lime Aioli 

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp adobo sauce (Add one chopped chipotle pepper if desired)

1 tsp lime juice

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

#10 Cranberry Walnut Aioli

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup cranberry sauce

3 tbsp walnuts



As always, I suggest seasoning each aioli with salt and pepper to your own individual taste.



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