From James Beard Award–nominated cookbook author and chef Abra Berens comes a playful celebration of the world’s most versatile and contentious condiment, featuring 100+ creative recipes that prove everything is better with mayo.Mayonnaise is magic. A simple combination of eggs and oil, mayo somehow transforms almost everything it touches: creating crispier crusts, richer cakes, creamier soups, better sandwiches, flavorful dressings, and juicier proteins.In these pages, beloved cookbook author Abra Berens has infused her lifelong obsession with mayo into the ultimate celebration of this everyday kitchen hero. With more than 100 inventive recipes, Mayo shows how one humble jar can unlock endless possibilities—from quick weeknight dinners and vegetable dishes to impressive desserts, dips, dressings, and more.Inside, discover shortcuts, go-to ideas, and clever uses, including:More than 20 flavored aiolis and mayonnaises, including Preserved Lemon, Caramelized Onion, Pesto, Hot Sauce, and Roasted CornShake-and-Bake Eggplant Three WaysThe Ultimate Spicy Tomato Soup with Double Grilled CheeseSheet Pan Salmon with Gnocchi, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and DillCaramelized Sweet Potatoes with Burnt Clementine, Burst Tomatoes, and Pesto MayoCarrot Snacking Cake with Mascarpone FrostingAnd much more!Whether you’re loyal to your favorite jar, making mayo from scratch, or still waiting to be convinced, this deliciously fun cookbook reveals why mayo is the secret ingredient cooks should reach for again and again.Complete with a mayo personality quiz (find out if you’re a Hellman’s/Best Foods, Kewpie, or Sir Kensington’s person!), gorgeous photography, and Abra’s smart, approachable cooking wisdom, Mayo is a love letter to the condiment that deserves a permanent place in every kitchen.
