Instructions: Put all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Puree for 1 minute, then slowly add the olive oil with the machine still running. Stop as soon as all the olive oil has been added and the oil has emulsified. Do not overblend. A tablespoon of hot water blended into the finished mayonnaise will stabilize it.

"The Herb Companion" writes: "Try this spread with meats, grilled chicken, and vegetables, on sandwiches, and in salads."

Herbs and Spices Make a Difference" column in "The Herb Companion." Dec.

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