Dishes is a noun (plural form of dish) and a verb (third person singular conjugation of dish).
noun
The word flavor is a noun. The plural is flavors. Flavor can also be a verb as in to add flavor to a dish.
I'm pretty sure its a metaphor.
"Entrée" is primarily used as a noun. It refers to the main course of a meal or a dish served as the main part of a dining experience. In some contexts, particularly in culinary terminology, it can also refer to a dish that precedes the main course, depending on regional usage.
The word "pie" can function as a noun. It often refers to a baked dish consisting of a filling (such as fruit or meat) enclosed in pastry.
The part of speech for this particular word is a noun.
part of speech
The part of speech for "answer" is a noun.
adverb
what part of speech is beneath
Corn
The part of speech for "unfamiliar" is an adjective.