On Sun 31 Jul 2005 04:29:43p, Nancy Young wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Question for the group. Really idle question, just interested
> to know what people answer.
>
> What is a three course meal? I think what I had last night
> to be a three course meal. First came soup, when that was
> done, away went the bowl, second course, salad and steak
> fries. Third, ice cream ... oh, I mean souffle.
>
> I've seen tv hosts describe what I would call a one course
> meal as a three course meal. Say I have a pork chop, some
> corn and mashed potatoes on a plate, I consider that one
> course.
>
> Just curious.
>
> nancy

I would consider salad, an entree with vegetables, and dessert a 3-course
meal. Soup would make it four; an appetizer added would make it five.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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