Saffron-Aioli Toasts

• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• Large pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 13 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
• 4 slices country bread

1. In a mortar work the garlic, saffron and salt to a paste.
2. Stir in the lemon juice.
3. Gradually stir this mixture into the mayonnaise, beating until smooth.
4. Grill or toast the bread.
5. Spread half of each slice with the mayonnaise mixture and serve alongside the mussels or cod.

clove garlic, powdered saffron, salt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, country bread

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/5738 (may not work)