Recipe: Roasted Garlic Aioli (not Carrabba's) -2

ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI

FOR THE ROASTED GARLIC:
1 head of garlic
olive oil
sprig of fresh thyme
ground black pepper
FOR THE GARLIC AIOLI:
3/4 cup mayonnaise (180ml)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil (80ml)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)
1 1/2 teaspoons roasted garlic (7.5ml)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (7.5ml)

to prepare the Roasted Garlic:
Remove top of garlic exposing just the top. Prick top with tines of a fork and drizzle with olive oil and pepper. Top with fresh thyme and wrap in foil. Place over low heat or preheated BBQ. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until tender. Remove.

to prepare the Garlic Aioli:
In a medium bowl add some of roasted garlic without skin that has been smashed with a fork. Mix in all ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.

Source: FoodTV Canada /License to Grill; Host: Rob Rainford