Mayonnaise is versatile and goes especially well with fish and seafood. It is also the basis for many other dips and sauces. With only four ingredients that you already have in your pantry and 10 minutes of your time, you can make the best homemade mayonnaise.
Author: Anna Bembry
Hi, my name is Anna and I am the author, cook, baker and pastry chef of Edesia's Compendium. I started this small but fine virtual recipe collection in 2016. Thank you for following and enjoy browsing, reading, and cooking!
The Perfect Lemon Cake
I always bake the cake the day before and let the fresh lemon flavor unfold overnight – the cake tastes particularly lemony then.
Pane Rustico (Rustic Italian Bread)
It takes time and patience, but your reward will be a crusty loaf with a chewy yet tender crumb and a clean, wheaty flavor.
Homemade Carnival Jelly Doughnuts
The Poles call them Pączki, a diminutive plural of the polish word pąk “bud”. In German-speaking countries, they are known either as Berliner or Krapfen. North Americans call them Bismarks or Jelly Doughnuts. No matter what you call them these fluffy, somewhat collapsed pastries are a Carnival staple and taste best homemade and still warm….
Marzipan Surprises
Marzipan chocolates are a delicious treat, especially if they are homemade. It’s so easy, you just have to try. And if you like marzipan chocolates as much as I do you will also like my German marzipan potatoes.
Turkish Apple Tea
A touch of Turkish bazaar and great memories.
How to make your own vanilla sugar
Alongside saffron, vanilla is probably the world’s most expensive spice. This is mostly due to the elaborate cultivation and maturing process of vanilla and also to its undisputed popularity. The fragrant aroma of fresh vanilla enhances and refines many desserts and sweet dishes. But what to do with the scraped pod? It’s too good to throw…
Homemade Pizza Margherita
Living in New Jersey means that I can get an outstanding pizza pretty much at every corner. Nevertheless, once in a while, I like making my own pizza at home and from scratch. To me a perfect pizza starts with a perfect crust; thin, crispy and light. But to re-create this typical texture at home,…
How to make your own applesauce (recipe without sugar)
Applesauce can be a delicious addition to a variety of dishes; the German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) with applesauce come to mind immediately as the most famous mélange. But you can also mix it with plain yogurt or granola, spread it on a slice of crispy bread or enjoy it pure and simple. To make…
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
The classic combination of Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon is a festive flavor sensation. Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving or a dinner party with friends, these mini cabbages with their nutty, very distinct flavor are a perfect accompaniment to meat dishes, poultry in particular.
