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 -
Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the loaf or rolls.
— BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021 -
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 -
Their spunk must taste like the black mayonnaise that’s scooped up from the bottom of the Gowanus Canal.
— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2021 -
Let the garlic cool, then mince the cloves and add them to the mayonnaise mixture.
— Christina Bernstein, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2020 -
Stir in onions, jalapeno, mayonnaise to taste, herbs and salt.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2020 -
The patty was on the drier side, but the mayonnaise saved it.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024 -
Add the herbs to the mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper and stir.
— Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 -
Spoon mayonnaise sauce over toast or serve on the side.
— Eleanore Park, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2020 -
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 -
Lay each piece of bread in the frying pan, butter- and mayonnaise-sides down.
— New York Times, 20 Jan. 2022 -
Whisk together the zest and juice of a lemon with mayonnaise and a bit of olive oil.
— New York Times, 20 July 2022 -
And many of them are light on greens and filled with spoonfuls of creamy mayonnaise.
— Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024 -
Add eggs to the bowl; mix gently to moisten them with the mayonnaise.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2020 -
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 -
The mildest sauce is ketchup mixed with mayonnaise; the wildest dip slaps the tongue around with cayenne and serrano.
— Washington Post, 21 May 2021 -
Add the chopped celery and fold in the mayonnaise mixture.
— Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2020 -
This recipe uses fresh and juicy crab meat and pairs it with a Key lime mayonnaise for just the right kick.
— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024 -
The herbs are added to a creamy, tangy base of sour cream, mayonnaise and buttermilk.
— Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2021 -
On the empty piece of bread, spread a light layer of mayonnaise.
— Alex Darus, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2020 -
Or, blended with creamy mayonnaise in the warmer months.
— G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 -
Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt; mash with a fork to combine.
— Kate Merker, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2021 -
Like mayonnaise, salad dressings have a life of up to two months after the seal has been broken.
— Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 -
Of four live roaches, one toddled about a container of mayonnaise packets.
— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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