Mayonnaise

• 4 large egg yolks
• Salt
• White pepper — freshly ground, if possible
• 2 tablespoons

Home-made mayonnaise is a cinch to make and tastes far superior to anything that comes in a jar. A good tip is to make sure that everything is at (warm) room temperature before you start – not only the ingredients, but the bowl and whisk as well.

First, plop the egg yolks into a large warmed bowl and mix them up with a few shakes of salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice or vinegar an