Last Updated on July 12, 2021 by April
Getting ready for trivia night and want to brush up on your food lists? Here is the ultimate list of foods that start with M to get you started.
You will find desserts, drinks, fruits, vegetables, and ingredients starting with M. Enjoy!
Foods That Start With M
Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a dish that mashes together meat, breadcrumbs, and eggs. It originated in the United Kingdom and was introduced to America by way of Yankee immigrants.
Ingredients include ground beef (or any ground meat), milk, salt, pepper, onion powder or diced onion, garlic powder or granulated garlic, fresh garlic, all-purpose flour, and eggs.
M&M’s
M&M’s are a candy that contains milk chocolate and crispy mallow. They were created to be given out during WWII as rations for soldiers overseas, but they quickly became popular with American consumers after the war ended.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are a type of nut that comes from trees found in Australia’s subtropical and tropical regions. They were named after John Macadam, who first introduced them to Europe.
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a dish that combines macaroni pasta with cream of wheat, butter or other fat, milk, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar. It was invented in the 1800s by Thomas Jefferson’s chef James Hemings.
Macaroons
Macaroons are a type of meringue cookie made from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar. They first appeared in France during the 18th century among French Catholic nuns who invented them to imitate Italian amaretti cookies, which use bitter almonds.
Mackerel
Mackerel is a type of fish that is found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. It can be identified by its mottled silver scales and stripes running from head to tail.
Mai Tai
A mai tai is a cocktail made from white rum, curaçao or triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice or orange juice. The mai tai was created in 1944 by Victor Bergeron, who owned Trader Vic’s restaurant chain.
Malt
Malt is a type of grain that has been dried. It’s often used as an ingredient in beer, but it can also make whiskey or malted milk.
Mandarin
Mandarins are a type of fruit that is native to China. They’re related to tangerines, and their mottled skin color can identify them.
Mango
Mangoes are a type of fruit that has been grown in India for over 4000 years. They’re typically orange-yellow on the outside and fleshy red or yellow inside.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a sweet food made from the sap of maple trees. It’s often used as an ingredient in waffles, pancakes, and french toast.
Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino cherries are a type of sweet cherry that originated in Croatia. They’re often served on top of desserts, like ice cream sundaes and meringues.
Margarine
Margarine is a type of butter substitute that was first invented in 1869. It’s often used as an ingredient in frosting and other baked goods, or it can be served on toast with jam for breakfast.
Margarita
A margarita is a cocktail that mashes together white or silver tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. It was invented in 1948 by bartender Don Carlos Orozco at his restaurant Rancho La Gloria.
Marmalade
Marmalade is a type of jam that mashes together citrus fruits, such as oranges or lemons. It has been around since the 17th century in England and France.
Marsala Wine
Marsala wine is an Italian red wine made from dried grapes left on the vine after harvest (called late-harvested).
Marshmallows
Marshmallows are a type of mallow plant that is often used in toasted cereal and chocolate bars. They were first invented by the Egyptians, who would roast marshmallow root over coals and then grind it into a paste later on.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a sauce that mashes together egg yolk, vinegar or lemon juice, and vegetable oil. It was invented by the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême in 1815.
Melon
Melons are a type of fruit, including watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and many others. They’re often used in fruit salads or served as dessert.
Meringue
Meringue is a mousse-like mixture that mashes together egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. It was invented during the 18th century by French cooks in celebration of Napoleon’s victory over Austria.
Merlot
Merlot is a type of grape that mashes together wine grapes and cabernet sauvignon. It’s often used to make red wines.
Milk
Milk is a dairy product that comes from animals like cows and goats.
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone is an Italian soup that mashes together celery, carrots, onions, and tomatoes. It’s often served with pasta or rice noodles in the broth.
Molasses
Molasses is an ingredient made from sugarcane juice that has been boiled down to a syrup consistency.
Miso Soup
Miso soup is a Japanese dish that mashes together seaweed, tofu, and miso. It’s typically served with rice or udon noodles in the broth.
Mocha
Mocha is a type of coffee muddled with chocolate. It’s often served hot or cold as an espresso-style drink, and sometimes it mashes together white mocha (with milk) or iced mochas (made from ice).
Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese is a popular dairy product in Italy that mashes together cheese curds and water. It’s often served as a pizza topping, in sandwiches, or on salads.
Monterey Jack Cheese
Monterey Jack cheese is a type of cheese made with ingredients like garlic, onion, and jalapeño. It has a white color on the outside and a yellow interior.
Moon Cake
Moon cakes are mixtures of sugar, flour, and egg yolk. They typically have fillings like red bean paste or lotus seed paste inside them.
Mousse
A mousse is an airy French custard-type dish made from whipped cream, eggs, gelatin (or other) stiffener, and sugar.
Muffin
A muffin is a small quick bread baked in molds or cups of paper cases that mashes together ingredients like flour, baking powder, butter/oil, eggs, and milk.
Moussaka
Moussaka is a Macedonian dish made from ground beef, onions, and eggplant that mashes together tomatoes. It’s usually prepared in layers with sliced potatoes on top.
Muesli
Muesli is a mixture of uncooked rolled oats, nuts, berries, or fruit that mashes together milk and/or yogurt. It’s usually served for breakfast with some fresh fruits mixed in.
Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is a type of wine that’s been heated with spices like ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny is an Indian soup muddled with lentils, rice, and curry spices like cumin or coriander. It’s usually served in a bowl of hot broth.
Mushroom
Mushrooms are a fungus, one type being the button mushroom. They’re typically served as side dishes or in salads with olive oil and garlic.
Mussels
Some mussels are edible and prepared with ingredients such as garlic, wine, butter, vegetables (such as onion), and herbs. They can be served raw on top of salads or cooked with rice.
Mustard
Mustard is a muddled condiment that mashes together mustard seeds, vinegar, and other ingredients like salt or sugar.
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