Before you turn up your nose at light mayonnaise, consider this: once you start adding flavors to mayonnaise, like tarragon and green onions, the difference is not noticeable.

Add light mayonnaise instead of regular.

I also have a jar of light mayonnaise, which I blend with fat-free sour cream as a mayo substitute.

Several brands of light cholesterol-free mayonnaise do reduce the amount of calories and fat along with the cholesterol.

One success, he said, has been Hellman's light mayonnaise, "which turned a profit in its first year with a minimum of cannibalization of its big mother brand."

It was followed by a terrine of pristine white sole flecked with bits of carrot and sauced with a delightfully sharp, light homemade mayonnaise.

Lenny's is made with a light mayonnaise dressing seasoned with celery seed, the mild bitterness of which is offset by a little sweetness.

To cut calories, try making your salads with light mayonnaise; or mix mayo with low-fat yogurt, light sour cream, or chicken stock.

To bind the mixture, nonfat yogurt is combined with light mayonnaise.