New England boiled dinner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of New England boiled dinner
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Even corned beef and cabbage is a mixture of what the Irish eat and a New England boiled dinner.
From New York Times
A pot of beef and vegetables popular all over is New England boiled dinner, and it’s essentially a pot roast simmered in water with lots of root vegetables.
From Seattle Times
The bouillabaisse is a combination of soup, ragout, chowder, and New England boiled dinner.
From Project Gutenberg
Cabbage always goes with a New England boiled dinner, potatoes, onions, parsnips and squash.
From Project Gutenberg
A piece of salt pork was usually boiled with a "New England boiled dinner."
From Project Gutenberg
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