Mississippi Mud Potatoes

The Cookin' Chicks Mississippi Mud Potatoes October 23, 2015 by Kristin When it comes to potatoes, I typically am pretty boring. I love the idea of trying new versions, however, rarely have…

Mixed Grill

A "mixed grill" is a dish of grilled or broiled meats and vegetables. "Mixed grill" is cited from at least 1904, in a London newspaper; the term is often identified as British…

Mixologist

"Mixologist" or "bartender"? Some people say that the terms describe the same person; others say that "mixologist" is merely a fancy name to add an additional few…

Mockamole (mock guacamole)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksTofu at Center StageBy Gary Landgrebe and Seraphina Landgrebe Palo Alto, CA: Fresh Press1981Pg. 4:Mockamole Google BooksMoosewood Restaurant cooks at home:…

Mockingbird Media

Operation Mockingbird began in the 1950s as a secret Central Intelligence Agency effort to propagandize both foreign and domestic media. A 1970s Congressional investigation revealed that Operation…

Mocktail (non-alcoholic cocktail)

A "mocktail" is a "mock cocktail" -- that is, a cocktail without the alcohol. Shirley Temples, Virgin Marys, and virgin-style Piña Coladas are three of the most popular…

Modern Gomorrah

The Biblical city names of Sodom and Gomorrah have been used to describe any modern city that is sinful. New York City (nicknamed "Gotham") has infrequently been called a…

Mofongo

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: MofongoMofongo is a popular dish generally made with fried plantains or, less commonly, yuca and breadfruit. The dish is part of various Caribbean cuisines…

Moink Ball (bacon-wrapped meatball)

"Moink balls" (usually written as "MOINK balls") are bacon-wrapper meatballs that are smoked or grilled. The concept was popularized by Larry "BBQ Grail" Gaian, owner…

Mojito Monday

"Mojito Monday" is a drinking slang name for a day of the week. Mojito cocktails are served, often at a reduced price. "Mojito Monday" has been cited in print since at least…

Mom Wine (Mommy Wine)

"Mom wine" (or "mommy wine") is any wine that is consumed by mothers. The term became popularized in April and May 2011, when MommyJuice and Mommy's Time Out had a…