Meal of as a formal meal the breakfast can be given to the recipient in a basket or hamper. Lunch, the abbreviation for "luncheon", is a light meal typically eaten at midday. The origin of the words "lunch" and "luncheon" relate to a small snack originally eaten at any time of the day or night. During the 20th century the meaning gradually narrowed to a small or mid-sized meal eaten at midday. Lunch is commonly the second meal of the day after breakfast. The meal varies in size depending on the culture, and significant variations exist in different areas of the
Combination meal sometimes offer a means to order larger portions of food within the format of the combination meal, such as supersizing. In the United States in the early 1930s, the combination meal was a popular dish in restaurants and in homes. In Costa Rican and Panamanian cuisine, a combination meal is referred to as a "casado", which means "married". It is a typical lunch dish in both countries. In Costa Rica, a "casado" typically consists of a meat dish, rice and beans, and deli salads. Additional foods comprising the Costa Rican "casado" can include fried plantain, noodles and tomatoes. In Costa