The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook - by Ashley Strickland Freeman (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook will show you how to make the most delicious chicken salad or deviled eggs -- and introduce new approaches to everyday recipes. Think of what mayonnaise actually is: a beautiful emulsification of eggs, oil, and a touch of lemon for acidity, which are all elements vital to cooking and baking. Adding mayonnaise can help you make the flakiest pie crust, the fluffiest scrambled eggs, and the most delicious chocolate cake. The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is a compilation of recipes inspired by author Ashley Freeman's travels across the country. From classic favorites like Tomato Pie to unexpected dishes like Miso-Glazed Salmon or Sticky Toffee Puddings, you'll discover how versatile the South's favorite mayonnaise really is. And with stories and testimonials from beloved well-known chefs and food writers, The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is a must-have book for loyal fans and newcomers alike."--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the South's favorite mayonnaise and learn how to cook with it in new delicious ways with this cookbook from food writer and Duke's lover Ashley Freeman.
Mayonnaise is one of those polarizing culinary debates akin to putting pineapple on pizza. Those who do love mayonnaise know that no mayonnaise is more beloved than Duke's, a Southern staple with a cult following that is expanding its reach north.
The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook will show you how to make the most delicious chicken salad or deviled eggs -- and introduce new approaches to everyday recipes. Think of what mayonnaise actually is: a beautiful emulsification of eggs, oil, and a touch of lemon for acidity, which are all elements vital to cooking and baking. Adding mayonnaise can help you make the flakiest pie crust, the fluffiest scrambled eggs, and the most delicious chocolate cake.
The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is a compilation of recipes inspired by author Ashley Freeman's travels across the country. From classic favorites like Tomato Pie to unexpected dishes like Miso-Glazed Salmon or Sticky Toffee Puddings, you'll discover how versatile the South's favorite mayonnaise really is. And with stories and testimonials from beloved well-known chefs and food writers, The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is a must-have book for loyal fans and newcomers alike.

Review Quotes

"[A] cheerful debut that celebrates, without feeling gimmicky, Duke's Mayonnaise...The recipes are easy to follow and filled with helpful tips...Whether readers are mayonnaise aficionados or need inspiration to create flavorful foods with this pantry staple, this useful guide will not disappoint."--Publishers Weekly

"Bold and beautiful, the 75-recipe book pops with the company's signature colors. Sunshine yellow, black and red are splashed throughout its chapters along with illustrations of the mayo jar. Renowned chefs share their "spiels" of how and why they fell in love with Duke's. The cookbook is packed with both classic and unexpected recipes."--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"In her love letter to a sauce, Freeman, 38, puts a personal twist on many of the usual savory suspects...In what may come as a surprise to some, Freeman also makes the case that Duke's is a smooth operator in waffles, crepes, and breakfast baked goods...The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is a terrific resource."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Makes my mouth water, with crowd-pleasers such as bananas Foster bread with browned butter-rum glaze, pimento cheese grits and firecracker shrimp tacos. And of course, there's elote--delicious Mexican street corn slathered in mayonnaise."--BookPage (starred review)

About the Author

Ashley Strickland Freeman is an award-winning food stylist, recipe developer, author, and editor based in Charleston, South Carolina. She received a degree in Journalism from The University of Georgia and a degree in Culinary Arts from The French Culinary Institute (now The International Culinary Center). Ashley has written and contributed content for more than 45 cookbooks and publications including Southern Living, Cooking Light, Weight Watchers, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Lodge Cast-Iron, Mars, Wonder Bread, and more, and she most recently was the food stylist for Delicious Miss Brown on Food Network. Besides editing, developing and testing recipes, and creating content for @ashleystricklandfreeman on Instagram, she loves being a mom to son Anderson and traveling with her husband. The Duke's Mayonnaise Cookbook is her third cookbook.