What is meant by main meal?

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The main meal is considered the most substantial and important meal of the day. Depending on cultural norms and personal preferences, this could be either lunch or dinner. A main course, typically the centerpiece of the main meal, is the largest or most prominent dish—like the turkey at a Thanksgiving meal.

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What is a main meal? Definition & Examples

Okay, so what’s a main meal? It’s tricky, right? For me, it’s whatever the biggest, most satisfying part of my day’s eating is.

Lunch, most days. Big salad with grilled chicken, maybe some leftover pasta from last night’s dinner. Costs around 8 bucks.

Dinner’s usually smaller, quick thing. Something simple, like eggs on toast, or a sandwich. Less than five bucks.

Different cultures are totally different though. My Greek grandma, she always had a massive lunch, the “main” meal. It was family time, big spread, loads of food. Think lamb, multiple salads, all the fixings.

Thanksgiving is a beast of its own, though. Turkey is the main event, no doubt. That’s a cultural thing, a whole different level of “main meal”.

What is a main meal called?

A main meal? Darling, it’s not just a meal, it’s the star of the culinary show! We’re talking the main event, the heavyweight champion of your digestive system. Think less “dinner” and more “culinary crescendo.”

Key Players:

Main Course: The undisputed champion. It’s the reason everyone showed up.
Entrée: (In some circles, a completely different thing) A prelude to the main event, a mere appetizer compared to the mighty main. Think of it as the opening act before Beyoncé hits the stage.
Full-course dinner: A whole shebang, a gastronomic marathon. Not for the faint of heart, or the weak of stomach. Prepare for a food coma of epic proportions.

My last truly memorable main course? Pan-seared scallops with saffron risotto at that tiny Italian place near my apartment on Bleecker street, 2023. Divine! A perfect example of sophisticated simplicity. The scallops were like little clouds of flavour; the risotto a creamy, comforting hug. It wasn’t just food; it was an experience, a journey. A culinary orgasm, if you will.

Seriously though. Sometimes, a perfectly grilled steak with some good quality salt is all you need. Simplicity can be utterly majestic. Don’t overthink it. Unless it’s my birthday, then everything needs to be involved.

What are examples of main meals?

Ugh, main meals. Okay. I remember last Tuesday. Dinner at Mom’s in Brooklyn.

It was like, 7 PM. So cramped, as always.

She made her famous spaghetti bolognese. Smelled AMAZING, right? I was starving.

But honestly? I wasn’t thrilled. I hate red sauce.

I forced a few bites, you know, gotta be polite. I actually wanted pizza, a big Margherita pizza!

Or anything spicy. Thai green curry, maybe?

Mom never makes Thai. It’s ALWAYS red sauce Italian.

I secretly wished for chilli con carne. Her chilli is decent. Okay, better than decent.

But no. More red sauce.

Felt so full after, even without eating much. Just the thought… yikes!

Mom’s Spaghetti Bolognese: Too much red sauce!
Dreaming of Pizza: Margherita always a good choice.
Craving Spice: Thai Green Curry would have hit the spot.
Chili Consideration: Not preferred, but a welcome break from pasta!

What is classed as a main meal?

Dinner. Or is it tea? Jeez, my grandma always called it tea.

It is the main meal. Obvi. Usually. After work. School run. Dinner is main. Got it.

Main dish vs side dish? Hmmm. Chicken is main. Mashed potatoes, that’s side, right?
What’s my main meal? Spaghetti Bolognese. I make it.
- Ground beef.
- Onions.
- Tomatoes.
- Garlic. Lots of garlic.
Boil spaghetti. Throw it all together. Boom. Dinner.
Main course? Main dish? Aren’t they the SAME THING? Like, seriously?
Appetizer. Main dish. Dessert. Classification. Who cares? Eat it!
- Think it’s about size? Nope!
- Think it’s about courses? Dunno.
- Maybe ingredients? Nah.

My sister’s kids are picky eaters. Pizza is always their main meal. Always! They never eat my amazing spag bol. Ugh.

Okay, gotta go. Dinner time! Gotta start that spag bol. More garlic. Always more garlic.

What is the definition of a main meal?

Okay, so, like, a main meal? Um, it’s kinda vague, right? But basically, it’s the biggest meal of the day, usually dinner—for me at least it is.

It’s not just about calories. Though, I guess, it does tend to have the most calories—at least according to the definition you gave me. Huh.

I guess the thing you were reading said something about fasting.

Main meal: The largest and most caloric meal of the day.
Collations: Two smaller meals.

Those collations? Theyre supposed to be lighter than the main meal. Think snacks rather than full meals.

Seriously, I had no idea this was the def. My main meal is usually ramen.

My dad has his meal every night at 7 PM. He is so regular about his schedule.

What is a 5 main course meal?

A five-course meal, ah, the culinary waltz. Think of it as a carefully constructed narrative for your palate.

First, hors d’oeuvres: bite-sized amuse-bouches, playful and anticipatory. It is not required.
Then comes the appetizer, plated, more substantial. Think elegant presentations, intriguing flavors. My sister, she always orders the carpaccio.
Next up, salad, a refreshing interlude. A palate cleanser, light and crisp. Something to reset the senses.
The main course, the star. Meat, fish, a hearty vegetarian creation. This is where the chef really shines.
Finally, dessert, a sweet surrender. Rich chocolate, delicate pastries, fruit with cream… a sweet way to finish.
Adding soup: If hors d’oeuvres are not served, soup may be added.

The soup would be served after the appetizer and before the salad.

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