Showing posts with label aioli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aioli. Show all posts

4.19.2010

Mangia Monday!

“It is good food and not fine words that keeps me alive.”
-Moliere


Hello! I wish everyone a good day and hope you have a great week! It is spring break in my neck of the woods so both of my boys are home and I am watching my nephews. My posts are going to short and sweet this week!

Today I am sharing a couple of aioli recipes. We were discussing it on this wonderful BNR thread that I participate in in Etsy: The MMG BNR (more meaningful gifts). I decided to share with you also. Aioli can be used on sandwiches, as a sauce over vegetables or for just about anything that you can imagine! Enjoy!

"Shallots are for babies; Onions are for men; garlic is for heroes."
-Unknown


Lemon Aioli

Ingredients:

* 2/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
* 1 lemon, zested (use the zest)
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1.) Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
2.) Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use. (will last about 2 days)



Tapanade Aioli

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup reduce fat mayonnaise
* 1 lemon, zested (use the zest)
* 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* 2 anchovy fillets, drained
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 3 tablespoons pitted black olives (nicoise)
* 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions:

1.) Place the mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, anchovies and garlic in a food processor.
2.) Process until smooth.
3.) Add the olives, salt and pepper and pulse a few times to incorporate the olives, do not puree them.
4.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5.) Can be made 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!