There are some things I do not like one of them is Mayonaise. However, I still make it from fresh following my families recipes to the ‘T’, so to speak as this must be one of very few I wouldn’t taste to check as I make or season.

My children , family and friends love this mayonaise I make for our garden parties and get togethers but its one I can’t speak for myself as I would prefer a chutney, relish or salsa with mine.

For a mouthwatering creamy Mayonaise, my Emma’s words not mine try my Garlic Mayonaise:

If you like garlic and use it alot in your cooking check out my previous blog great handy kitchen gadget and if you into whicking and blending and love ice cream read my blog dark,delicious chocolate… for a great recipe and many more.

You will need:2 large egg yolks, pinch of dried mustard, 300ml mild olive oil, 1-2tblsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar, 2-4 garlic cloves & sea salt and ground black pepper to season.

Place the yolks in a bowl with the mustard and a pinch of salt and whisk, (make sure you eggs are at room temperature). Gradually whisk in the oil one drop at a time and when almost half of the oil is fully incorporated start to add the rest of the oil in a stream whisking continually with the otherhand. As the mayonaise starts to thicken thin it down with a few drops of lemon juice or white wine vinegar. When the mayonaise reached soft butter consistency stop adding oil then season to taste and add more lemon juice or white wine vinegar as required to your taste. Crush your garlic with the blade of a knife and stir into the mayonaise. For a milder flavour you can blanch the garlic then puree the cloves before beating into the myaonaise. You can also use roasted garlic puree or pureed smoked garlic to create different flavours so experiment even beat in 15g of fresh herbs of your choice like tarragon for example.

For a great hand whisk which you will use over and over again and takes effort out of hand whisking is this great balloon whisk from  the Jamie Oliver range. You will always need one of these in the kitchen utensil draw to make your recipe collections as sometime blending machines and food processors are not the best way to get a great end result.

What variety of mayonaise is your favourite? got a recipe you want to share of kitchen tip tell me about it I read and respond to all your comments!