 mace - The outer covering of nutmeg, a hard orange web like coating. Usuallu sold in ground form.
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macerate - To soak fruit or vegetables in wine, liquor, or syrup so that they may absorb these flavors. Salt and sugar macerations are used to draw excess moisture out of the food.
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mad cow disease - Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE, is also known as "mad cow disease." It is a rare, chronic degenerative disease affecting the brain and central nervous system of cattle. Cattle with BSE lose their coordination, develop abnormal posture and...
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magnesium - Magnesium has several important metabolic functions. It plays a role in the production and transport of energy. It is also important for the contraction and relaxation of muscles. Magnesium is involved in the synthesis of protein, and it assists in...
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maine lobster - Also called American lobster. It has 5 pairs of legs, the first of which is in the form of large, heavy claws (which contain a good amount of meat). Maine lobsters are found off the Atlantic coast of the northern United States and...
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malanga - The word used in the Spanish-speaking parts of the Caribbean for Taro root (or a close relative of Taro.) It is prepared by either boiling and mashing like potatoes, or slicing and frying into chips. It is also used in soups as a thickening...
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mandoline - The mandoline is a plastic or metal slicing device used to cut thin slices of vegetables or fruit. They are very sharp but produce an evenly cut product.
They range in price very cheap to over one hundred dollars.
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manganese - An antioxidant nutrient; important in the blood breakdown of amino acids and the production of energy; necessary for the metabolism of Vitamin B-1 & Vitamin E; Activates various enzymes which are important for proper digestion & utilization of...
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marinade - A liquid, including seasoning and acid (vinegar, wine or citrus juice) in which food is soaked before cooking in order to impart extra flavor.
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marinate - Letting food soak in a marinade, very briefly or for hours or days.
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