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Macaroni Dried noodle product made of flour (usually semolina) and water.

Macchiato (mah kee ah toe) Espresso topped with frothed milk.

Mâche A small, tender leafy green with a delicate taste.

Macédoine (mass ay dwan) A mixture of vegetables or fruit, cut into small cubes.

Macérer (mass ay ray) To macerate; to soak an element in alcohol in order to flavor it (usually done for pastry).

Magret (mah gray) The boneless breast of the moulard duck.

Maillard Reaction A complex chemical reaction that occurs when heated proteins react with carbohydrate molecules, resulting in browning and flavor changes.