Glossary M

Mitili ripieni is the Italian dish of mussels stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs and flavorings, bound with egg, then baked.

Pronounced "mee-teel-ee ree-pyeh-nee"

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Marmita refers to a pot where Marmitako, a Basque stew made of tuna, potatoes, peppers and onions is cooked

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Mercimek refers to Turkish lentil soup

Maccarello is the Italian word for mackerel, a kind of fish highly prized for food.

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Menta piperita is the Italian word for "peppermint" used mostly as flavoring

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Marinato is the Italian word for "marinated", "pickled", refers to food (usually meat) soaked in a savory sauce before being cooked