main dish

noun

: the main food prepared for a meal
The main dish was poached salmon.

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Get the recipe 05 of 20 Crispy Roasted Mushrooms with Creamy Grits Topped with a drizzle of olive oil enriched with flavor from the roasted mushrooms, this vegetarian main dish sings on a bed of creamy, cheesy grits. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2024 Breads based on ancient grains that are served with aged butter from the Azores and the chef’s own early harvest green olive oil make for a main dish alone. John Oseid, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 Many low-carb cheeses can be enjoyed sliced or cubed on their own and as a topping or staple for a main dish. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 For your main dish, try one of the signature bowls, made with fresh, veggie-forward bases and an all-natural protein of your choice. Outside Online, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for main dish 

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“Main dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%20dish. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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