Herbs Can Elevate the Everyday!

Sometimes, simple is just want you want...something a little out of the ordinary to elevate an everyday dish.
Fresh herbs, simply chopped and added as a "stir in", are your perfect kitchen partner in my take on a
mayonnaise with the addition of fresh herbs and a burst of lemon flavor.


Use as a sandwich spread, as a base for a red skin potato salad, dolloped atop seafood or as a flavor enhancer with roasted veggies!

Lemon Herb Mayonnaise

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Place mayonnaise in a food processor. Add the herbs, processing just until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Transfer mixture to a bowl, then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.

Season with salt and pepper if desired. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Bev's Bites
May be made 1 day ahead. 

Bev Shaffer is a chef, food writer, cookbook author and culinary instructor. She can be reached through her website, www.bevshaffer.com or via her email.