How to Use mayonnaise in a Sentence

mayonnaise

noun
  • The mayonnaise rounds out the wine and lemon, adding richness to the shrimp and body to the broth.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2023
  • In the morning, wipe the mayonnaise away with a dry cloth.
    Jenny Xie, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Slice the corn off the cob and toss it with the mayonnaise mixture.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • By the ’90s, the mayonnaise was edited out and cilantro added.
    Sandra A. Gutierrez, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023
  • In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise with soy sauce, fish sauce and lemon.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Moreno said that even mayonnaise from the same brand can vary from case to case.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
  • The patty was on the drier side, but the mayonnaise saved it.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Slather the mustardy mayonnaise on all four slices of bread, then top two of the slices with eggs.
    Andy Baraghani, WSJ, 20 May 2022
  • Once the pan is warm, gently toast the side of the bread without mayonnaise.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Whisk together the zest and juice of a lemon with mayonnaise and a bit of olive oil.
    New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • Spread the mayonnaise evenly on the corn, then sprinkle with the cheese and chili powder.
    Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • What better way to say thank you than with a side of mayonnaise?
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Or, blended with creamy mayonnaise in the warmer months.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, gherkins, garlic, ketchup, and scallions.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • French fries in a cup with ketchup, mayonnaise and nacho cheese.
    New York Times, 26 June 2022
  • For the remoulade: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, and pickle juice.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Beat in mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla on low speed.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Mix the mayonnaise with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder and spread over the cut side of the 4 tops of the rolls.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the outside of the bread (this will keep it from scorching on the griddle).
    Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise; set aside.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2024
  • In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
    Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
  • In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon and thyme leaves.
    USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
  • In a large bowl, combine smoked and fresh salmon, zest, mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cups of panko and the vegetables.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • In a medium bowl, add the trout, crème fraîche, mayonnaise, capers, pickles, and half the dill.
    Colu Henry, Vogue, 26 May 2022
  • There are many varieties of mayonnaise on the market, and all of them work here.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The hallmark of a good tomato sandwich, for me, is mayonnaise that slathers and pools against the tomato.
    Eric Kim, New York Times, 19 July 2023
  • This cake is prized for its texture, thanks to mayonnaise.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Place the jar on the blender base and whip until the mixture is light and fluffy with the consistency of creamy mayonnaise.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • In a small dish, whisk together the mustard and mayonnaise.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 July 2024
  • The fried chicken chain offers a version with spicy mayonnaise as well.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2024

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