Carrot 
To dream of a carrot represents wealth and prosperity. It can also be a play on the phrase 'dangle a carrot.' Be wary about entering into a relationship or endeavor that seems too good to be true. Thoroughly research before you commit.
Cheese
To dream of cheese is an indication that you may soon find yourself a recipient of substantial wealth, rewards, or benefits. You may be elevated to a higher social status or a higher level of importance.
Dishes
To dream about dishes signifies thoughts, concerns, and notions. It could also represent a play on words, as in you're 'dishing' something out to others. If the dishes are not clean, then you don't have a promising or beneficial view of the future. You may have taken some aspects of your life for granted and failed to deal with your feelings.
If you dream that you are washing dishes indicates that you are failing to get past a situation and could miss the next opportunity that presents itself.
To dream about shelves of polished dishes signifies that you are making your best effort or are working on laying a good foundation with a new acquaintance or supervisor.
To dream of broken dishes indicates a sense of being insufficient. You could sense that you are not living up to what others expect of you.
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Hunger
Maslow's hierarchy of needs indicates that man's main drive in his life is through fulfilling his needs. Maslow arranged those needs in a pyramid shape, starting with basic primitive needs like food, water, and sex.
To dream of hunger similarly indicates restlessness and eagerness to achieve these needs, either indicating actual physical hunger or the strive to fulfill suppressed needs.
Lentil
To dream of lentils means that you are in an unhealthy and unsupportive environment that emotionally strains you.
Ration
To dream of a ration represents a desire for fairness and diplomacy in a time of stress.
Recipe
To follow a recipe in a dream represents your ability to take instruction and follow a logical path.
To discover a new recipe in a dream represents inspiration to follow a new path to success.
Oatmeal
To dream that you are eating oatmeal represents your encompassing and thorough knowledge of a matter. On the other hand, to dream that you are preparing and serving oatmeal suggests dominion over the fate of a close person.
Platter
To dream of a platter symbolizes a state of laziness or even jealousy for the success of other people.
To dream of a platter also connotes your wish that all your desires be handed to you 'on a silver platter.'
Saffron
If you dream about saffron this represents the possibility of an untrustworthy and dishonest friend or lover.
If you dream of cooking with saffron, you are destined to arrive at a diplomatic answer to a challenge or problem.