This mojito is Cuba’s answer to the mint julep — perfect on a hot summer day. Mojitos have been around since at least the mid-1800s.
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Mojitos
Moin Moin
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)
This savory steamed bean pudding is a Nigerian favorite, often served with fried plantains and rice.
Mofongo
(Puerto Rican, Dominican mashed plantains and pork cracklings)
Mofongo, a dish of garlicky mashed plantains, is one of the most popular dishes in Puerto Rico. It has clear roots in the fufu of West Africa.
Mizeria
(Polish cucumber and sour cream salad)
Mizeria is a cooling salad of cucumbers, dill and sour cream that is very popular in Poland.
Mititei
(Romanian grilled fresh sausages)
These tasty sausages, also known as mici (pronounced “meech”), are a must-have item at a Romanian barbecue, or grâtar.
Misozuke
(Japanese miso pickle)
Preserving vegetables in miso is a common way of preparing simple pickles in Japan to be used as an accompaniment to a Japanese meal.
Misoshiru
(Japanese miso soup)
Misoshiru is a basic part of the typical Japanese breakfast. This nourishing soup is eaten alone or with eggs, rice, fish and pickles.
Mint Julep
(American, Southern bourbon cocktail)
This sweet, minty, boozy concoction is the perfect foil for a hot, humid Southern evening.
Minestra de Ceci
(Italian chickpea and pasta soup)
Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.
Mignonette
(French peppercorn sauce for raw oysters)
Mignonette is an amazingly simple sauce for oysters. The peppercorns and vinegar heighten their flavor without overwhelming the oyster’s pleasing brininess.