# What's For Dinner? (spring '19 edition) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 3, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959 "2019-04-03T02:22:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/81 "2019-04-24T00:41:12Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Nachos, followed by strawberry shortcake. Now, THAT is what I wish I had. Shredded grilled chicken, refried pinto beans, and a mix of sharp cheddar and pepper jack on the nachos, with plenty of sliced pickled jalapeños on the side, and strawberry shortcake. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/82 "2019-04-24T21:06:11Z")
Salmon with cheddar mashed potatoes, ice water, coffee and double sugars. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/83 "2019-04-24T21:11:54Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > Chicken Provençal, roasted endives and spring onions, white beans cooked in chicken stock and mashed with rosemary, and a few inches of reheated baguette. > > Frankly, the beans and bread would have been enough. Nom! Racetrack casserole and clementines here. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/84 "2019-04-25T00:48:19Z")
Nah, the chicken Provençal sucked…thighs roasted at 400 for an hour, basted halfway through. No way to scrape up the _fond,_ so the bread was useless for dipping…all the liquid boiled away. And after a mediocre dinner, I had to soak the pan overnight, then boil water in it TWICE to scrape out the gunk, then scrub with scouring pad and Barkeepers Friend before finally washing with dish soap. Tonight was much better. Chicken salad with a sesame-miso dressing over chopped romaine, julienned cukes, radish, and scallions. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/85 "2019-04-25T00:54:54Z")
Tilapia, floured, and fried in grape seed oil; tartar sauce made of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and dill; and green beans. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/86 "2019-04-25T00:57:26Z")
Chillier here tomorrow. Ukulele Lady wants Greek-style meat/tomato sauce (cumin, cinnamon, oregano) over pasta, with broccolini. Given the proximity to Passover, I’m in the mood for a big bowl of matzoh ball soup. As a big fat Goy, I will simmer onions, garlic, celery, and a bay leaf in the broth along with the traditional sliced carrot. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/87 "2019-04-25T01:32:14Z")
> [@Ukulele\_Ike](#): > > Chillier here tomorrow. Ukulele Lady wants Greek-style meat/tomato sauce (cumin, cinnamon, oregano) over pasta, with broccolini. > > Given the proximity to Passover, I’m in the mood for a big bowl of matzoh ball soup. As a big fat Goy, I will simmer onions, garlic, celery, and a bay leaf in the broth along with the traditional sliced carrot. Pasta’s in our near future again too. Years ago I lived in a 2nd-floor apartment in the West Park area of Cleveland. A 70-ish Irish lady lived in the first floor apartment below. I was sick with a cold and she brought me a dinner tray which included a tureen of chicken soup. Imagine my surprise when I lifted the lid and found it had big ol’ matzoh balls in it. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/88 "2019-04-25T06:19:17Z")
Chicken Costoletta (Lemon-seasoned breaded chicken breast cutlets sautéed in oil with a lemon cream sauce), just like they serve at the Cheesecake Factory. And mashed potatoes. All lovingly hand-made and served at 11:00 pm. I’m hopeful I can do better next time. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/89 "2019-04-25T12:08:59Z")
Last night was baked chicken, green beans with bacon, and corn on the cob. Tonight is probably grilled ham, polenta, and squash. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/90 "2019-04-25T13:56:25Z")
Fried chicken, biscuit, coleslaw, ice water. Easter cookies and a glass of milk later. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/91 "2019-04-25T14:51:40Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Last night was baked chicken, green beans with bacon, and corn on the cob. Tonight is probably grilled ham, polenta, and squash. Okay, what’s the difference between a baked chicken and a roast chicken? ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/92 "2019-04-25T15:30:22Z")
Temperature? I think roasting is a high temp, and mine was done at 350 degrees. Also, it was just a couple of chicken breasts, not a whole bird. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/93 "2019-04-25T17:43:50Z")
Hmmmm. If my chicken is larger than, say, 3.75 pounds, I would also put it into a 350 oven and call it a roast chicken. Didn’t mean to single you out, and I don’t want to derail the thread, but I have a feeling it’s semantics. My oven has a Bake option and a Roast option. I use the first for things like cookies or casseroles, and the second for meat or vegetables. Because you don’t say “roast macaroni and cheese” or “baked standing rib of beef.” Correct me if I’m wrong, anyone. ---
**Author:** ![InsomniaMama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ad7895/32.png) [@InsomniaMama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InsomniaMama)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/94 "2019-04-25T19:13:33Z")
I wanna know what’s up with the ice water. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/95 "2019-04-26T00:41:10Z")
I’ll send up some sliced onions; that’ll make your ice water. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/96 "2019-04-26T04:59:53Z")
> [@InsomniaMama](#): > > I wanna know what’s up with the ice water. It’s what I almost always drink. Should I stop mentioning it? Tonight: Pepperoni pizza, with homemade fudge for dessert. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/97 "2019-04-26T18:01:02Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Tonight: Pepperoni pizza, with homemade fudge for dessert. What, no ice water tonight? Did you go on the wagon or something? ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/98 "2019-04-26T19:54:49Z")
More racetrack casserole for us, with salad. Maybe homemade lemon ice cream for dessert. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/99 "2019-04-26T22:48:11Z")
I made this delicious creamy lemon chicken but I doubled the liquid and served it with spinach cooked with egg and generous Parmesan cheese. It’s a “low carb” recipe but it’s not low on flavor and I upped the carbs considerably by serving it over rice. It smells so good! > **[Creamy Lemon Chicken](https://thatlowcarblife.com/creamy-lemon-chicken/)** > > Our Creamy Lemon Chicken is a low carb, decadent dish that cooks in just one skillet in about 20 minutes! Our lemon sauce for chicken is hard to resist and adds so much flavor! ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959/100 "2019-04-27T00:38:23Z")
Ukulele Lady came home early and hungry tonight, so she just heated up a bunch of leftover Ukulele Lady-style pizza (ww crust, shiitakes and escarole and mozzarella) and made herself a salad. So I got no dinner and am pissed off. . Will probably fix a sandwich of leftover chicken with mooshed avocado and sliced kumatoes. I HATE having lunch for dinner. Maybe will drink bourbon instead until I pass out. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959.md?page=6)