French Ham, Vermont Cheddar, Green Apples, and Walnut Aïoli on Country Bread

One day we decided to add walnuts to aïoli, Provence's fabulous garlic mayonnaise, and it worked! When you are in the mood for something other than plain mayo, good as it is, remember our moment of inspiration and make aïoli-walnut or plain. And when you do, plan to make it ahead, which will allow it to mellow in flavor. Great on sandwiches like this one-it makes this sandwich, in fact-it is also wonderful used as a dip, with steamed vegetables, for example.