Ingredients

Raw materials like herbs, spices, meats, grains, dairy, etc.

2,734 terms in this category
masa

Masa is a dough made from nixtamalized corn: dried field corn that has been cooked and soaked in an...

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masa harina

Masa harina is dried, powdered nixtamalized corn, made by drying and grinding masa dough so it can b...

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masala

Masala is the general term in South Asian cooking for a spice blend, whether dry-roasted and ground...

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mascarpone

Mascarpone is a soft, high-fat Italian cream cheese made by heating cream and curdling it with an ac...

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masoor dal

Masoor daal, also known as red lentils or Egyptian lentils, is a type of small, flat, reddish-orange...

mastic

Mastic, also known as "Arabic gum" or "tears of Chios," is a unique and flavorful ingredient with a...

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matcha

Matcha is a finely ground, powdered green tea that has been a cherished ingredient in Japanese cuisi...

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matzo

Matzo (also spelled matzah or matzoh) is a thin, unleavened flatbread that is a central component of...

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matzo cake meal

Matzo cake meal, also called matzo flour, is a very finely ground powder made from baked and crushed...

matzo farfel

Matzo farfel is a unique culinary ingredient with a rich history and diverse applications across var...

matzo meal

Matzo meal, also known as matzah meal or matza meal, is a finely ground flour made from unleavened m...

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maui onion

The Maui onion is a variety of sweet onion cultivated primarily on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

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mcintosh apple

The McIntosh apple, also known as the "Mac," is a classic North American apple variety with a rich h...

meat

Meat is the edible flesh of animals, most commonly from mammals and birds.

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meat substitute

A meat substitute, also known as a meat analogue or vegetarian meat, is a food product designed to m...

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medium grain rice

Medium grain rice is a rice category whose grains fall between long grain and short grain varieties...

medjool date

The Medjool date, also known as the "King of Dates," is a highly prized and versatile ingredient in...

melegueta pepper

Melegueta pepper is a spice native to West Africa, made from the dried seeds of the Aframomum melegu...

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melon

Melon is the fruit of various species in the Cucurbitaceae family, grown for its sweet, juicy flesh...

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membrillo

Membrillo, or quince paste, is a firm, jelly-like confection made by slow-cooking quince (Cydonia ob...

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meringue

Meringue is a light, airy confection made by whipping egg whites with sugar until they form stiff, g...

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meringue powder

Meringue powder is a shelf-stable dried mix used in place of fresh egg whites in meringue-based reci...

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mesclun

Mesclun is a mix of young, tender salad greens traditionally combining lettuces like arugula and rad...

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mesquite

Mesquite is a genus of thorny, drought-tolerant trees (Prosopis) native to the southwestern United S...

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mesquite beans

Mesquite beans, or mesquite pods, are the edible seed pods of mesquite trees (Prosopis spp.), native...

methylcellulose

Methylcellulose is a food hydrocolloid used for thickening, binding and gels that form when heated.

mexican chocolate

Mexican chocolate is a style of chocolate, usually sold in tablet or disc form, blended with spices...

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mexican chorizo

Mexican chorizo is a spicy, crumbly sausage that has become a staple ingredient in many Latin Americ...

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mexican crema

Mexican crema is a thick, tangy, and creamy dairy product that has become an integral part of Mexica...

mexican oregano

Mexican oregano, also known as wild marjoram, is a distinct herb that has gained popularity in vario...

meyer lemon

The Meyer lemon is a unique citrus fruit that has gained popularity in recent years among chefs and...

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microgreens

Microgreens are the young, tender seedlings of various edible plants, typically harvested when they...

milk

Milk is a ubiquitous ingredient in the culinary world, with a rich history and diverse applications...

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milk chocolate

Milk chocolate is a beloved confectionery ingredient that has captivated taste buds around the world...

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milk crumb

Milk crumb, also known as milk powder crumb or milk crisp, is a versatile ingredient that has gained...

milk fat

Milkfat refers to the fatty component of milk and dairy products.

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milk powder

Milk powder, also known as dried milk or powdered milk, is a dehydrated form of cow's milk that has...

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millet

Millet is a small, round, and nutrient-dense grain that has been a staple food for centuries in vari...

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millet flour

Millet flour is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that has been a staple in many parts of the wo...

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milo

Milo is a common name, especially in the United States, for sorghum, a cereal grain that is widely c...

mincemeat

Mincemeat is a sweet, spiced mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and spices that is commonly used as a fi...

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minneola tangelo

The minneola tangelo is a citrus fruit that is a hybrid between a tangerine and a grapefruit.

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mint

Mint is an aromatic herb in the genus Mentha, valued in cooking for its cooling, menthol-forward fla...

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mirepoix

Mirepoix: a humble yet essential ingredient in the culinary world.

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mirin

Mirin is a type of Japanese rice wine that has been an integral part of Japanese cuisine for centuri...

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mirliton

Mirliton, also known as chayote, is a unique and intriguing ingredient that has found its way into t...

miso

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning that has gained global popularity in recent years.

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miso paste

Miso paste is a fermented soybean-based condiment that has been an integral part of Japanese cuisine...

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mitmita

Mitmita is a hot Ethiopian powdered spice blend used as a seasoning and condiment.

mitsuba

Mitsuba, also known as Japanese parsley, is a leafy green herb that has been an integral part of Jap...