And what is the difference, if any, between an aioli and just adding basil or horseradish or garlic to a homemade mayo?

I had a thread a few weeks ago about what you could add to mayonnaise, and I like to build on a lot of the recipes. If you add dill to aioli, it becomes very close to Ranch Dressing - all you need to add is black pepper. A basil aioli would be similar to a pesto sauce. I don't know why people use plain mayo - I almost always add something or other to give it some flavor. One of my favorites is mayo with curry powder. My old standby, however, is simply mayo with hot sauce or adobo sauce. I frequently add a bit of cilantro when I add adobo. I also often add horseradish to mayo or aioli, but I thought that was very commonplace. Dill is probably my favorite herb to add to aioli, but I think you can add whatever herb you like, although it is better if it is fresh.

Lars

Lou's- " Aglio E Olio " Garlic and Oil

Here is a meal that is very versatile.
It is a traditional old Italian dish ,
that can be added to and prepared in 20 minutes

Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil

Ingredients: For 2 to 3 Servings
½ pound of Spaghetti #8 or #9
½ teaspoon of garlic powder or 3 cloves chopped
¼ teaspoon of Onion Powder
1 tablespoon chopped Parsley
1 tablespoon of Basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon of Black Pepper
½ cup of Virgin Olive Oil
Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese ( sprinkled when serving )

1. Cook the Spaghetti until al dente ( 8 to 10 minutes )

2. While the Spaghetti is cooking, put the Olive Oil into another pot,
large enough to hold the cooked Spaghetti
add 1/3 cup of water or Chicken Stock, the Olive oil, and all the Spices.
Simmer very low, about 8 minutes.

3. When the Pasta is cooked ,
Drain the water and add it to the pot with the Spices and Oil.
Mix well and add whatever spices and salt to taste.
Put this in a serving bowl and add the Grated cheese

An alterative is to add sliced and cut Green Peppers to the Olive Oil first
and simmer until tender. As in step 2. Then add the spices and continue thru ( while hot)
Step 3. Beat an egg with some of the Pasta water (not hot) and add to the Pasta
and mix well, before placing in the serving bowl.
Cooked Broccoli can be substituted for Green Peppers. Or both.
Bon Appetite !!!

With Peppers:

Ah, Lou! "Oolya Ahlia" is one of our family favorites. I'm trying to get soffisticated and pronounce it correctly.

Well, I am not sure what Aglio E Olio has to do with Aioli, Lou! LOL

Westelle, here is a recipe I make often, it is terrific, and I think several here will concur.

Spicy Chicken cakes with Horseradish Aioli
Source: Cooking Light
4 servings (serving size: 2 chicken cakes and about 1 1/2 teaspoons aioli)

Ingredients
Cakes:
2 (1 1/2-ounce) slices whole wheat bread
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons canola oil

Aioli:
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
To prepare cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup (discard remaining breadcrumbs). Set breadcrumbs aside.

Place chicken in food processor; pulse until ground. Combine chicken, chives, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, egg whites, and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl; mix well (mixture will be wet). Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add patties; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done.

To prepare aioli, combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with cakes

Linda

I had to look it up on Wikipedia and this is what I found, "It is made by pounding garlic with olive oil and salt in a mortar until a smooth texture is obtained. The mix of eggs, oil and garlic is pejoratively referred to as mayonnaise with garlic."

So if it has egg, it is mayo and not, it is aioli?
Clare

Sherrmann:
Aglio = Garlic , Pronounced = AH le o

Aglio e Olio = Garlic and Oil

Westville:
I didn't read the title of your Post right.
It is something different.

Clare:
It is just what you said . Mayo and Garlic.
Lou

I know, Lou. It's just the way my family has always pronounced it. I have no idea why...just the way my dad and his sibs and their parents said it. Gparents were from the old country...

In Spanish it's called Ali Oli = Garlic and Oil.

Here's how it's made the long way - on video - takes an hour of slow stirring the oil into the garlic and salt by hand in a mortar. Just the 3 ingredients and yet it comes out fluffy and white yet it's not mayonnaise and has no egg.
Sorry it's in Spanish but you can see what he's doing and the ingredients used.

SharonCb