boiled dinner
Definition
Noun: A traditional one-pot meal, typically consisting of corned beef that is simmered or boiled together with vegetables such as cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the prepared dish as a whole. It is a compound noun used to name the meal. * My grandmother makes a delicious boiled dinner every St. Patrick's Day. * The aroma of the boiled dinner filled the entire house.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often associated with New England and Irish-American cuisine.
- While the classic version features corned beef, regional or family variations might use a different cured or smoked meat, such as ham.
Variants and Related Words
- New England boiled dinner: A specific regional name for this dish.
- Corned beef and cabbage: A common name for a very similar dish, sometimes used interchangeably with "boiled dinner," though it may imply a simpler preparation with fewer vegetables.
Synonyms
- One-pot meal: A general term for any dish where all ingredients are cooked together in a single pot.
- Stew: A broader category of dishes involving simmering meat and vegetables in liquid, though a stew typically has more gravy or broth than a boiled dinner.
Related Phrases
- To cook/make a boiled dinner: The action of preparing this specific dish.
- It takes several hours to cook a proper boiled dinner.
Noun
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corned beef simmered with onions and cabbage and usually other vegetables
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