Green Peppercorn and Mustard Dip

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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I have no doubt that this one from Rosemary Zwick is true:

My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave
the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a
quarter. She said, "You gave me too much money."

I said, "Yes, I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back."

She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my
request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said they were
sorry but they could not do that kind of thing. The clerk then proceeded
to give me back $1.75 in change.

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Here is a tangy and easy to make dip for your next party. I recommend
using homemade mayonnaise, and have included a recipe for that also.

Green Peppercorn and Mustard Dip

1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup (250 ml) homemade or prepared mayonnaise
1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon mustard
1 Tbs (15 ml) water-packed green peppercorns, plus additional to taste
Salt to taste

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Stir in additional whole peppercorns to taste and do not process
further. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups (310 ml).

Homemade Mayonnaise

Note: This recipe uses uncooked eggs. If salmonella contamination is a
concern to you, please use prepared mayonnaise in today's recipe.

2 egg yolks
1 whole egg
2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice, or more to taste
1 Tbs (15 ml) Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil mixed with
1 cup (250 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Combine the egg yolks, egg, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in an
electric blender or food processor and process for 1 minute. With the
machine running, pour in the oils in a thin, steady stream. With the
motor shut off, scrape down the sides of the processor and process
briefly to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt,
pepper, or lemon juice. May be refrigerated tightly covered for up to 5 days.
Makes about 3 cups (750 ml).
Received on Tue May 11 00:01:01 2010