Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a sauce or dressing made from eggs, oil, and vinegar. It is named after the city of Mahon in Minorca, Spain.

Mayonnaise is believed to have originated in the 18th century, although its exact origins are unknown. The earliest known recipe was published in a French cookbook in 1756. It was made with olive oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice.

In the 19th century, mayonnaise became popular in America and Europe. Recipes for mayonnaise made with vegetable oils, such as peanut oil and rapeseed oil, became common.

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Recipes

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One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

  • confectioners sugar
  • flavorless oil
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • cocoa powder
  • salt
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • mayonnaise
  • water
  • sugar
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Basil Mayonnaise

  • basil
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • egg yolk
  • lemon juice
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

  • powdered sugar
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • buttermilk
  • mayonnaise
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • dutch process cocoa
  • salt
  • cake flour
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

  • butter
  • mayonnaise
  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • heavy cream
  • egg
  • sweet chocolate chip
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Red Pepper Mayonnaise

  • dijon mustard
  • red wine vinegar
  • egg yolk
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • sunflower oil
  • hot spanish pimentón
  • salt
  • sweet spanish pimentón
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

  • water
  • sugar
  • baking soda
  • mayonnaise
  • cocoa powder
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • chocolate
  • coffee granule
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • cocoa powder
  • dark brown sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • butter
  • salt
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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

  • mayonnaise
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla extract
  • water
  • baking soda
  • butter
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • powdered sugar
  • egg
  • salt
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Homemade Mayonnaise

  • garlic
  • egg
  • lemon zest
  • dijon mustard
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • light oil light tasting olive oil
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Chuck's Triple-Play Mayonnaise

  • lemon juice
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • green onion
  • zest
  • lemon zest
  • arugula
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard
  • ginger
  • smoked paprika
  • sour cream
  • jerk spice
  • caramelized onion
  • horseradish
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Ancho Chile Mayonnaise

  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • egg yolk
  • white wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • ancho chile
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Chili Mayonnaise

  • salt
  • garlic
  • white wine vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard
  • chili powder
  • celery
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Mayonnaise

  • salt
  • mustard powder
  • oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • egg yolk
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Anchovy Mayonnaise

  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • egg yolk
  • grapeseed oil
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • anchovy

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
lemon juice
mayonnaise
garlic
dijon mustard
olive oil
egg yolk
sugar
vegetable oil
vanilla extract
egg
baking soda
cocoa powder
black pepper
mustard
all purpose flour
water
white wine vinegar
lemon zest
powdered sugar
butter
baking powder
lime juice
canola oil
white vinegar
sunflower oil
basil
sriracha
heavy cream
sour cream
oil
milk
anchovy
confectioners sugar
flavorless oil
bittersweet chocolate
​​ dijon mustard
chickpea
oil anchovy
pasteurized egg
sambal oelek
tabasco sauce
soy milk
paprika
sweetened whipped cream
buttermilk
dutch process cocoa
cake flour
white pepper
vinegar
chili paste
chili sauce
semi sweet chocolate chip
espresso
sweet chocolate chip
thyme
creole seasoning
chickpeas liquid
chipotles chipotle chile
cayenne pepper
red wine vinegar
hot spanish pimentón
sweet spanish pimentón
egg white
oil safflower
chocolate
coffee granule
dark brown sugar
'nduja
silken tofu
light oil light tasting olive oil
yogurt
herb
chipotle
adobo sauce
green onion
zest
arugula
ginger
smoked paprika
jerk spice
caramelized onion
horseradish
cumin
onion
ancho chile
chili powder
celery
aquafaba
cream
irish stout
nori sheet
dill weed
parmesan cheese
mustard powder
grapeseed oil
marjoram
macadamia nut
sunflower seed oil
zucchini
mackerel
strawberry

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • lemon juice 51%
  • salt 49%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 28%

Usual Ingredients

  • mayonnaise 23%
  • dijon mustard 21%
  • olive oil 15%
  • vegetable oil 15%
  • egg yolk 13%
  • mustard 13%