Homemade Mayonnaise in the Blender

This is a variation on another winner from the wonderful Ms. Paula H. Deen! For variety, I like to add an itty-bitty shake of cayenne pepper, curry powder or chili powder in with the other spices. Minced fresh basil, fresh tarragon, garlic or prepared horseradish are also great add-ins. One teaspoon of sugar (to taste) may be added for more of a salad dressing-type (Miracle Whip) flavor. Let your imagination run free!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon hot water

Directions

1. Whizz 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil with the egg, lemon juice, dry mustard and salt in a blender for a few seconds.
2. Slowly drizzle the remaining 3/4 cup of vegetable oil into the mixture (through the top hatch) while the blender is running.
3. Finally, blend in the hot water.
4. Refrigerate until use.