Glossary of Food and Cooking Terms - M

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Mace
The outer skin of the nutmeg seed used for flavoring foods.

Marinade
A liquid sauce that is used to soften and flavor meats before cooking. Most marinades contain ingredients like vinegar, oil, lemon, wine, beer, herbs, and spices.

Marsala
A fortified wine from Italy, Marsala is offered either sweet or dry.

Masala
A spice mixture used in Indian cooking that can include mace, coriander, and cardamom.