Recipe Weekend: The Mayonnaise Cookbook: 50 Savory and Sweet Recipes Starring the World's Best Condiment by Erin Isaac

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About:

Aa full-color cookbook honoring mayo in its entirety, complete with instructions on how to make your own mayonnaise, pros and cons of the many mayo brands out there, and 50 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that feature mayonnaise as the star.

Mayonnaise is one of the most versatile yet divisive condiments. Some slather it on anything they can find, while others avoid eating it at all costs. Whether you love it or hate it, this cookbook is sure to turn any mayo skeptic into a believer and have every mayo enthusiast jumping for joy!

Ranging from appetizers, side dishes, salad dressing, desserts, and more, you’ll get a taste for just how delicious mayonnaise can be, with tasty recipes like Angel Eggs; Elote Street Corn; Lobster Roll; Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Burgers; Grilled Cheese; Bang Bang Shrimp; Mayo-Pesto Seared Steak; Chocolate-Mayo Cupcakes and much more!

“Mayonnaise, lovingly referred to as mayo, is the creamy white condiment that so many people like me just cannot get enough of. It is the most popular condiment in the United States, with sales greater than $2 billion annually, outselling even ketchup and barbecue sauce,” author Erin Isaac said. “Mayo is the most versatile condiment of them all and can be used for so much more than sandwiches. In this cookbook, you will find mayo in foods from crab cakes all the way to cupcakes!”

Review:

Included in this book are recipes for making your own mayo sauces, then goes into appetizers/dips, then then goes into sandwiches and salads, before finishing with amazing desserts that no one will believe have mayo in them! These are simple recipes, but little additions provide a punch of flavor! It's a good book for starting goods, to see how to utilize a staple they'll have in their kitchen! Highlights include the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Cajun Crab and Shrimp Dip (though we suggest skipping the Old Bay and sticking with Tony's, LOL), Thousand Island dressing, Patty Melt, Pimento Cheese Drop Biscuits and Bang Bang Shrimp. And if you're homeschooling and doing a kitchen chemistry class, this will be a great addition to your curriculum!

Recipe:

Here's a basic chocolate cupcake recipe that is simple, but gives you a rich chocolate cupcake that EVERYONE loves!

About the Author

Creativity comes in many forms, and for Erin Isaac, it touches on her greatest passion: cooking. Erin thrives in her roles as a recipe developer, food photographer, and founder of Slight Kitchen Werk by sharing her passion through her food and recipes. She has acquired her cooking skills from her grandmother, her parents, and more than a decade of experience. Erin is a multi-award winner for her innovative recipes at the Ohio State Fair. As a Cleveland, Ohio, native, these awards are some of her proudest accomplishments. 

Erin’s favorite cooking companions are her Infused Olive Oil (which is a product she developed and sells), music (preferably loud), and wine, preferably dry. When Erin is not in the kitchen, she loves to explore and travel. She enjoys trying new restaurants and taking cooking classes both locally and abroad, to learn about different cultures and cuisines, and to continuously perfect her craft. Erin is inspired by the many flavors of the world and uses these eclectic ingredients to re-create memorable recipes in her kitchen. Find her on Instagram (@SlightKitchenWerk) and Facebook (@SlightKitchenWerk).