The phrase "a substantial serving" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a generous portion of food or drink, often in a culinary context.
Example: "The restaurant is known for its generous portions, and I was pleasantly surprised by the substantial serving of pasta I received."
Alternatives: "a generous portion" or "a hearty serving".
But rice noodles stretch farther than wheat-based pasta: two ounces really will make a substantial serving.
There is stuffed cabbage ($4.50 for a substantial serving), an array of soups and plenty of smoked fish and cheeses.
In this regard, I would feel very uneasy about retaining the services of a doctor, though one with the requisite nimble intellect, whose mind has not been crammed to the full in undergraduate school with the basic facts of human biology and the reactions of organic chemistry -- with a substantial serving of world literature on the side.
Yet, it's still unclear whether the public will eventually be swayed by the potential risks of Trump's fast food and opt for a more substantial serving with Clinton – even if she is "boring".
The effect of Mr. Limbaugh's resistance could be substantial, serving, at the least, to reinforce doubts among other conservatives about Mr. McCain, who would seem to need the party's conservative base to turn out in force in November.
Medicare is already quite a substantial program, serving 59 million people and costing almost $700 billion in 2017.
The Liberace Room -- which had a kitchenette with fridge, microwave and coffeemaker -- cost $99, including a substantial breakfast served in the room but not hotel tax of 16.75 percent.
"This elegantly and legibly connects all of its facilities". The judges said: "This is a substantial healthcare hub, serving a large area, bringing together NHS and council services with four GP practices.
A substantial engineering sector serves the needs of the mining industry.
We need to convince our institutions - government, academic, philanthropic - that the creation of a substantial open domain serves their missions.
You can pick up a substantial lunchbox meal (served in a nifty, portable tray with roti and a kheer rice pudding-like dessert) for £5.50 or less.
