mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz 
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient
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In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
On Christmas Eve, Combs will be served a baked chicken patty sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a hamburger bun, or a chickpea burger accompanied by steamed rice, pinto beans and fruit with a beverage.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Mix Into Condiments Flaxseeds can also be added to everyday condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, and salad dressings.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Make cream cheese mixture: Beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined and no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
On Christmas Eve, Combs will be served a baked chicken patty sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a hamburger bun, or a chickpea burger accompanied by steamed rice, pinto beans and fruit with a beverage.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Mix Into Condiments Flaxseeds can also be added to everyday condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, and salad dressings.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Make cream cheese mixture: Beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined and no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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