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Mahango refers to Namibia's form of porridge or soup that is made from millet. Mahango is similar to Mealie Pap, however, it is made from millet and not from cornmeal. Namibia which is a former German colony is situated in southern Africa between Angola and South Africa.

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Mkate Mayai refers to one of Kenya's street food - bread eggs consisting of wheat dough that is spread into a thin pancake and filled with minced meat and raw egg, then folded before serving.

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Muhalabia refers to Arabic rice pudding which is served mostly as a dessert.

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Mogyoró is the Hungarian word for "Hazelnut", as in Hazelnut Torte or Mógyórós Torta.

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Mákos Guba refers to Hungarian poppy seeds bread pudding - a popular dessert in Hungary mostly baked or make during Christmas. Mákos Guba containes poppy seeds as its main ingredient which was originally meant as a fertility charm and is used for making Mákos Guba to ensure a plentiful harvest for the coming year.

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Meggy Leves refers to Hungarian "Sour Cherry Soup". Sour Cherry Soup is a delicacy in Hungary and many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. Meggy Leves is usually prepared during the hot summer months when cherry season arrives. Meggy is the Hungarain word for "Sour cherry". We have a sour cherry tree in our garden and it bears so many fruit and for me and my husband, summer means sour cherry harvesting". To to use all of the fruits we harvested, we both learned how to make Kirchmarmelade (Cherry Marmalade/Jam) which we always give out as our Christmas gift. For this summer of 2010, our sour cherry fruits is now ready for harvesting. Maybe it is about time for me to cook Meggy Leves.

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