Union Square Cafe

Awhile ago I bought the Union Square Cafe cookbook. It contains all the best recipes from the famous New York restaurant. This week we are having meals exclusively from the book so it is like we are spending a week eating out in New York. Last night I made the "Fried Calamari with Spicy Anchovy Mayonnaise". It is the most popular appetizer on their menu. This was the first time I've ever made home made mayonnaise and it turned out very good. The food processor makes it very easy to blend the oil and egg into a creamy sauce (thanks Dad for buying us the food processor!). The calamari turned out excellent. The secret ingredient in the coating along with the traditional flour is graham cracker crumbs. You don't taste them in the end and I would never have guessed they are present, but the fried coating has just a little bit of sweetness which contrasts perfectly with the spicy and salty mayo. Delicious!