Here are the definitions for the letter "m"

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Mara?ch?r(e) (? la)

market gardener or truck farmer (market-garden style; usually refers to a dish or salad that includes various greens).

Marbr

striped sea bream, Mediterranean fish that is excellent grilled.

Marc

eau-de-vie distilled from pressed grape skins and seeds or other fruits.

Marcassin

young boar. At one year, a wild boar will weight 40 kg, a domesticated boar 120 kg.

Marchand de vin

wine merchant. Also, sauce made with red wine, meat stock, and chopped shallots.

Marennes

flat-shelled green-tinged plate oyster. Also the French coastal village where flat-shelled oysters are raised.

Marin

marinated.

Marinade

seasoned liquid in which food, usually meat, is soaked for several hours. The liquid seasons and tenderizes at the same time.

Marion (glac

large (candied) chestnut.

Marjolaine

marjoram. Also, multilayered chocolate and nut cake.

Marmelade

traditionally a thick pur?e of fruit, or sweet stewed fruit; today pur?e of vegetable, or stewed vegetables.

Marmite

small covered pot; also a dish cooked in a small casserole.

Maroilles

village in the north that gives its name to a strong-tasting, thick, square cow's-milk cheese with a pale brick-red rind.

Marquise (au chocolat)

mousse-like (chocolate) cake.

Matelote (d'anguilles)

freshwater fish (or eel) stew.