dinner

Dinner usually refers to what is in many Western cultures the largest and most formal meal of the day, which some Westerners eat in the midday. Historically, the largest meal used to be eaten around midday, and called dinner. In Western cultures, especially among the elite, it gradually migrated to later in the day over the 16th to 19th centuries. However, the word "dinner" can have different meanings depending on culture, and may mean a meal of any size eaten at any time of day. In particular, it is still sometimes used for a meal at noon or in the early afternoon on special occasions, such as a Christmas dinner. In hot climates, people have always tended to eat the main meal in the evening, after the temperature has fallen.

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  1. medtran49

    Recipe Cannelloni crepes

    From Jeff Smith, The Frugel Gourmet. I know there was a scandal associated with him, but he made international dishes friendly and accessible to Americans. While they weren't always authentic since he would substitute hard to find ingredients, nearly all of his recipes were good and at least...
  2. SandwichShortOfAPicnic

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  3. CraigC

    Delayed Birthday Dinner.

    My birthday was July 30th but didn't go out then. Tonight we will be going to one of our favorite places, "The Cook and The Cork". My biggest problem is deciding to have the Beef Short Rib or KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). They also make Dog Biscuits, which they are usually out of, so the pugs have...
  4. TastyReuben

    Recipe Cottage Ham Boiled Dinner

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  5. rascal

    Glazed ham for Easter, family dinner.

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  6. 2020 Thanks Giving Day Dinner

    2020 Thanks Giving Day Dinner

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  7. rascal

    Dinner club Xmas dinner

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  8. Windigo

    The wrong and ( too) early Christmas exitement thread

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  9. Windigo

    Hospital food

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  10. rascal

    Dinner club

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  11. rascal

    Shepherds pie for dinner

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  12. C

    What time do you like to eat dinner?

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  13. TodayInTheKitchen

    Ever had to cook dinner in someone else's kitchen?

    Recently, I have been invited to several friends houses to cook them dinner. I have been "wowing" them with en papillote recipes I learned from CookingBites. However, I notice some differences in my cooking style when I am cooking in a foreign kitchen. Any funny stories? Like the time I had to...
  14. rascal

    Are you in a dinner club?

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  15. Lullabelle

    Charging family and friends for Christmas dinner

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  16. K

    No More Leftovers - Build A Better TV Dinner

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  17. GadgetGuy

    Recipe Kitchenaid Pull-apart Dinner Rolls.

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  18. detroitdad

    Hosting a 16 Person Dinner

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  19. M

    Fast dinner

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  20. Morning Glory

    Could you cook Christmas dinner for £1($1.24)?

    Figures compiled for BBC News suggest the average cost of a typical dinner for six has risen by 14% since 2015. Spending £64.25 on one meal will be out of the reach of many but, whether you can afford it or not, what's the best way to get a good deal ahead of the big day? BBC News spoke to food...
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