Mayonnaise

This is one of the simplest sauces you can make, but once mastered you will use it often. Mayonnaise is versatile and lives happily in its various permutations with meat, fish and vegetables. To me, no other sauce offers the flavour sensation or versatility of the French garlic mayonnaise, aïoli. It is basically a thick, creamy dressing made from an emulsion of egg yolks, oil and vinegar or lemon juice. The critical point when making a mayonnaise is at the beginning, as you add the first lo