I recently had the chance to review The Mayonnaise Cookbook: 50 Savory and Sweet Recipes Starring the World's Best Condiment. Whether or not you like mayo on your sandwiches, this book can give you lots of new ideas for ways to use it.
The cookbook is well-organized into sections to make it easy to find the types of recipes you want. The pictures make the dishes look great, and the color scheme and font are a fun, upbeat design. There are salads, main dishes, dressings, appetizers, and even cupcakes! If you're skeptical, you shouldn't be - I remember feeling apprehensive the first time I used mayo to make grilled cheese, but it turned out great, and I've used mayo as a substitute in recipes before without any problems, even though my girls don't like it plain. If I were going to offer one criticism of the book, it's that there aren't as many sweet options as I'd like for a title that plays up the sweet side, but otherwise I think the cookbook is great!
I head a chance to interview the author to learn more.
Why did you create this cookbook?
In partnership with my publishing company, we wanted to show love to mayonnaise which is actually the most popular condiment. Studies show that mayo sells twice as much as ketchup or other condiments. So far, it has been a hit with mayo lovers and has even received the attention of “non- mayo” lovers as well!
What makes mayonnaise surprisingly versatile?
Because it can be used in a variety of savory and sweet dishes! In The Mayonnaise Cookbook, you will find 50 ways to incorporate mayo into your cooking with recipes such as lobster rolls, spinach & artichoke dip and homemade mayo so you can whip up your own!
How do you respond to people who might be skeptical about including mayonnaise in sweet recipes?
I encourage everyone to have an open mind and give it a try! The chocolate cupcakes in this recipe are great! Mayo is used instead of eggs and oil in this recipe. The mayo flavor blended with the sugar, cocoa and other ingredients makes it impossible to notice! If/when you try it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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).
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