Simple Homemade Mayonnaise

2 large egg yolks (freeze the egg whites if not using right away)
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup vegetable oil (canola or light olive oil are good)

Preparation:

With a whisk or a beater, mix egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a medium sized bowl.

While whisking, drizzle oil in a little at a time, making sure to incorporate completely before adding the next bit of oil.  As you're whisking, your mayonnaise will begin to emulsify.

Because it is made with egg yolks, the mayonnaise will have a yellow color (this is normal).

Once all of the oil has been incorporated, you can add extra ingredients (such as a 1/4 tsp. dijon mustard and 1 tsp. white wine vinegar, or additional lemon juice,  or herbs like tarragon).

Put any mayonnaise not immediately used into a clean glass jar or lidded container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups of mayonnaise.