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Definition of mayonnaise
: a dressing made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice
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Recent Examples of mayonnaise from the Web
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There’s also lump crab salad mixed with mustard and mayonnaise with chives on small toasts, and house meatballs in tomato jus on garlic bread with Manchego cheese and ricotta curds.
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As an example, Bloomfield served a canapé of deep-fried quail eggs topped with a spicy mayonnaise and citrus spritz.
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Donkey Sauce is an aioli-like sauce made from garlic and mayonnaise, among other ingredients.
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Meanwhile, prepare Green Goddess Dressing: In blender, puree buttermilk, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, anchovies or anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pinch sugar, salt and pepper until smooth.
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The result should be soft on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside with enough fat to make sea salt — and slathers of mayonnaise — stick.
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Beat in the vanilla and mayonnaise and beat on medium speed until smooth.
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The recipe uses equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream or crème fraîche, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, salt, and cracked pepper.
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise
French
MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners
mayonnaise
playDefinition of mayonnaise for English Language Learners
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: a thick, white sauce used especially in salads and on sandwiches and made chiefly of eggs, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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: a food made by mixing something (such as chopped eggs) with mayonnaise
MAYONNAISE Defined for Kids
mayonnaise
playDefinition of mayonnaise for Students
: a creamy dressing usually made of egg yolk, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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See words that rhyme with mayonnaise Spanish Central: Translation of mayonnaise Nglish: Translation of mayonnaise for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mayonnaise
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