Materials List

•  A bowl
•  A whisk
•  A garlic press
•  Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

•  2 garlic cloves, crushed
•  1 tbsp of Dijon mustard (or less, to your taste)
•  1 egg yolk
•  ¼ cup of red wine vinegar (or less for a thicker texture
•  ¾ cup of olive oil
•  Salt & pepper, to taste
• Essential oils of your choice (refer to Preparation)

Preparation

•  Crush the garlic cloves in the bowl.
•  Add the Dijon mustard, the egg yolk and the red wine vinegar, then whisk.
•  Slowly add the olive oil while thoroughly whisking.
•  Add salt & pepper.

DILL FLAVOUR:

•  Add 8 to 10 drops of Dill essential oil, whisk well.
•  Serving suggestions : with chick peas & bocconcini cheese, or with nordic shrimps & mesclun.

LEMON FLAVOUR:

•  Add 10 to 15 drops of Lemon essential oil, whisk well.
•  Serving suggestions : with romaine lettuce, grilled prosciutto, parmesan, bread croutons & capers.

GINGER FLAVOUR:

•  Add 15 to 20 drops of Ginger essential oil, whisk well.
• Serving suggestions : with carrot salad, shallots, dried cranberries and sesame seeds.

ORANGE FLAVOUR:

•  Add 15 to 20 drops os Sweet Orange essential oil, whisk well.
•  Serving suggestions : with spinach, pomegranate, clementines & Grenoble walnuts.

Precautions & recommendations

•  Always start the recipe with the minimum suggested essential oil quantity, then add one drop at a time until the desired taste is achieved.
•  Keep refrigerated.
•  Ready in less than 10 minutes.
•  Gives about 1 ½ cup.

It is important to know that some essential oils are not suitable for culinary use and should be avoided completely as they are neurotoxic if ingested orally. To see the list of essential oils safe for culinary use, consult the FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association) list.