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| meatloaf |
Meatloaf is a food made of ground meat mixed with things like egg, spices, onions, salt, and something like bread crumbs, oatmeal, or rice. A meatloaf is made into a shape similar to a bread loaf and it is baked in the oven. After it is baked, it is cut into slices. |
| oatmeal |
Oatmeal is a food substance made by grinding or rolling the seeds of a grain plant called "oats." Rolled oats come out looking like soft, flat flakes. Oatmeal is often cooked and eaten by itself or it is used in making other foods. [2 definitions] |
| porridge |
a food made of cereal grains such as oatmeal that are boiled in water or milk. |
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