The sloppy joe has a foggy history, but it seems to have originated during the Depression as a way to stretch ground beef during hard times. Several sources place its creation in a small cafe in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Sloppy Joes
Siu Mai
(Chinese steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)
Siu mai (SHOO-my), or shaomai, are popular little steamed dumplings from southeastern China. They are sold by shops as a quick snack food or from carts in dim sum restaurants.
Meni-meniyong
(Malinese sesame-honey sweet)
Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It’s easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike.
Matzo Brei
(Israeli, Jewish fried flatbread and eggs)
Matzo brei is a tasty and easy breakfast dish and is a good way to use up leftover matzot after Passover.
Mafé, or Maafe
(West African meat in peanut sauce)
Mafé, known in English as groundnut stew, is an iconic African dish, popular throughout West Africa. This rich meat stew is thickened with ground peanuts.
Macaroni Salad
(Hawaiian-American pasta salad side dish)
Macaroni salad is a must-have side dish for any Hawaiian barbecue or luau meal. Hawaiians have taken this simple pasta dish into their hearts and made it their own.
Macaroni and Cheese
(American pasta with cheese)
Macaroni and cheese is an old American favorite dating back almost to the time of the American Revolution.
Lokshen Kugel
(Israeli Jewish sweet noodle pudding)
Kugels are sweet or savory puddings that originated with Ashkenazi Jews, those from Eastern Europe.
Lemonade
(American lemon beverage)
Freshly made lemonade is a summertime favorite in the United States, where ramshackle stands selling glasses of the sweet-tart beverage are a favorite way for children to earn a little spending money.
Lassi
(Indian yogurt drink)
Lassi is a cooling yogurt beverage originally from the northern part of India. Traditionally lassi is unsweetened and has a pinch of salt and some spices mixed in.