Definition of mayonnaise
:a dressing made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice
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In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix together until well-incorporated.
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Creamy horseradish sauce ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
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Fresh Veggies Makes 1 1/2 cups 1 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons soy sauce 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon vinegar 2 tablespoons minced onion 1.
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In 1984, three years after making her request, the brain finally arrived in the mail: four thin slices, preserved in formaldehyde and stored inside a mayonnaise jar.
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In February, Kraft Heinz Co. was spurned in a blockbuster bid to take over Unilever, the British-Dutch maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Knorr soup.
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Unilever, one of the largest companies in the FTSE 100 and the producer of Colman’s mustard and Hellmann’s mayonnaise, was finally taken over by Kraft Heinz, an American firm, to form UniKraft.
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To food processor, add mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, mustard, salt, pepper and avocado.
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Coleslaw: Skip the mayonnaise version and try this side dish with a Southwestern flair, including black beans for extra fiber.
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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise
MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition 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
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Definition of mayonnaise for Students
:a creamy dressing usually made of egg yolk, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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