How to Make Mayo

Although it's easier to pick up a jar at the supermarket, mayonaise is not as hard as you think it is to make. All you need are three simple ingredients that you most likely already have in the house and a food processor -- or a very strong arm capable of a lot of mixing.

Ingredients

1 egg yolk

1 cup of canola oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

In a food processor, combine one egg yolk (which contains lecithin, a natural emulsifier, that thickens sauces and binds ingredients) with 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, as the ingredients continue to mix. When all the oil has been incorporated, the mayo will be light and fluffy and ready for use!