BASIL GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Top steak, chicken, or fish with this sauce, or toss it with warm potatoes. It's also great in a tomato or tuna sandwich.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr (includes chilling)

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Pulse basil, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until finely chopped. 

Add mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Chill, covered, 1 hour (for flavors to develop).

Makes about 1 cup.

Gourmet
The Last Touch
July 2003