Chive and Tarragon Sauce

Pantry and Fridge

This is a versatile sauce with an excellent shelf life. Good with almost any sandwich.

Ingredients

1 cup homemade mayonnaise

1 tsp chives, chopped

1 tsp parsley, chopped

2 tsp tarragon, chopped

1 /4 tsp garlic, minced

1 /2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

2 Tbsp sour cream

2 Tbsp buttermilk

1 /8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 /4 tsp salt

Instructions

Mix together all ingredients. For the best flavor, prepare and refrigerate a day in advance.

Yield: 1 1 /4 cup

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