Caper-saffron mayonnaise - bon appetit

1 cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonWater
½teaspoonPacked saferon threads
¾cupMayonnaise
¼cupDrained capers plus
1teaspoonCaper liquid
2tablespoonsMixed chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, oregano
And parsley) or 2 t dried
2teaspoonsFresh lemon juice
teaspoonMinced garlic

Directions

Bring water and saffron to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Place mayonnaise in small bowl; whisk in saffron mixture. Add remaining ingredients; stir until blended.

Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.) Bon Appetit/August/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>