Garlic Dill Toasts
day old baguette, thinly sliced on the diagonal
salted butter
minced garlic
fresh dill springs
cracked black pepper
If you plan ahead, soften the butter then blend with the garlic, dill and pepper and spread on the baguette.
If not, just melt the butter, stir in garlic, dill and pepper and brush on the baguette.
Then toast in the oven until crisp.
The name aioli is often interchanged on menus with the word mayo or mayonnaise, but in truth, aioli is a special variety of mayonnaise that always includes garlic and is made a special way. Either way, both aioli and mayo can come in a wide range of flavors and they are both delicious. Composed of an egg and oil emulsion, it forms a very thick, rich condiment that pairs well with anything from fish to fries to chicken and pasta dishes.
To make the dill aioli, there are a few methods;
- Start with a store-bought mayonnaise and stir in finely chopped dill and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Make your own aioli, adding in the finely chopped dill at the beginning with the egg/garlic and the lime juice towards the end. This makes a really delicious aioli with a vibrant green color.
- Make your own aioli, but stir in finely chopped dill and freshly squeezed lime juice at the end.
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- Creamy garlic potatoes
- Oven roasted sweet cherry tomatoes
- Spicy greens in orange tarragon dressing
- Dill aioli
