Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise

2 cups

SAUCES & DRESSINGS

Ina Garten Foolproof (p. 125)

Ingredients

Eggs - 2

Parmesan - 12 cup

Lemons - 1

Basil - 12 cup

Garlic - 12 tsp

Dijon mustard - 1 tbl

Vegetable oil - 1 cup

Good olive oil - 12 cup

Prep

Eggs - yolks only, bring to room temperature

Lemons - juice to yield 3 tbl

Parmesan - grate

Basil - chop

Garlic - mince

Vegetable oil - bring to room temperature

Olive oil - bring to room temperature

Instructions

Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, Parmesan, mustard, basil, garlic, 1 tbl salt, and 1 tsp pepper in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 20 seconds, until smooth. Combine the vegetable oil and olive oil in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. With the processor running, slowly pour the oil mixture through the feed tube to make a thick emulsion. Taste for seasonings -- the mayonnaise is a sauce so it should be highly seasoned. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use, it will keep for up to one week.