How to Use mayonnaise in a Sentence

mayonnaise

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  • 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
  • By the ’90s, the mayonnaise was edited out and cilantro added.
    — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Moreno said that even mayonnaise from the same brand can vary from case to case.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
  • 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
  • In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, gherkins, garlic, ketchup, and scallions.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Spread bread slices with mayonnaise mixture and top with cheese.
    — Jill Andersen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Playing the role of mayonnaise was a ring of lemony butter.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Serve warm as a side dish, or use a bit of that hot sauce and some mayonnaise mixed together with a squeeze of lime to make a quick sauce.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, and blue cheese for a blue cheese dressing to tame the heat.
    — Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • This often means going low and slow with the heat, and mayonnaise can quicken this process.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Be sure not to skip out on the Dijon mustard and mayonnaise—this gives the sandwich an extra zing.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 13 July 2023
  • And yes, a lot of broccoli salads call for mayonnaise to make a creamy dressing.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Use Greek yogurt as a swap for sour cream and mayonnaise, or as a base for salad dressings and dips.
    — Men's Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • One popular snack form is elote, grilled corn on the cob that is slathered in mayonnaise, cheese, chile powder and lime.
    — Serena Maria Daniels, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • My satiny sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, sweet and smoked paprika, hot sauce and garlic.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Our tasters tried bites of plain tuna, as well as on crackers with mayonnaise.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The mayonnaise that Vita made fresh daily is still being used and sold at Nielsen's.
    — Brianna Griff, Chron, 16 Jan. 2023
  • In a small bowl, stir together the garlic and mayonnaise.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2023

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