2 cups
SAUCES & DRESSINGS
Ina Garten Foolproof (p. 125)
Eggs - 2
Parmesan - 1⁄2 cup
Lemons - 1
Basil - 1⁄2 cup
Garlic - 1⁄2 tsp
Dijon mustard - 1 tbl
Vegetable oil - 1 cup
Good olive oil - 1⁄2 cup
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
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.