main dish

Example Sentences

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In fact, the versatile naan diligently props up whatever it is paired with, allowing the main dish to shine.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

That’s the beginnings of an amazingly delicious, yet simple, main dish included in the new “Catan: The Official Cookbook.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

It’s a lovely main dish for a celebratory brunch or meatless supper, or a hearty side dish with roast chicken or fish for dinner.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Simply add a protein to make it a main dish.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2022

Like in a stew or as flavoring for the main dish.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez