Name: Aïoli
Yield: Makes about 2 1/3 cups
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups purchased mayonnaise

Two easy sauces from a single recipe: plain aioli here and one with red bell peppers .

Recipe information

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups purchased mayonnaise

Finely chop garlic cloves in food processor. Gradually blend in oil. Add mayonnaise. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

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