# What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 20, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015 "2021-01-20T19:38:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1 "2021-01-20T19:38:57Z")
Tonight, dinner at Casa Needscoffee will be: -Victory Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl -Inauguration Asparagus sautéed with garlic -Winning White Wine toast -and a big serving of calmness for a change. Hope this doesn’t jinx anything… ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2 "2021-01-20T22:40:22Z")
Here, it’s one of my family’s favorite standards that I make: something akin to Halal-cart style chicken. I even went a step beyond today and cooked up some Turkish lentil soup to go with it. I don’t expect the kids to go for the lentil soup (young kids are so picky and set in their ways!), but at least they’ll enjoy the chicken and rice. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/3 "2021-01-20T22:48:56Z")
How do you make your Halal-cart style chicken? (We don’t have that in my neck if the woods) ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/4 "2021-01-20T23:01:35Z")
It’s pretty straightforward and adaptable. I actually first found the recipe referenced here on the Dope: > **[Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce ](https://www.seriouseats.com/serious-eats-halal-cart-style-chicken-and-rice-white-sauce-recipe)** > > This utterly faithful recipe perfectly recreates a New York City halal-cart classic: Chicken and Rice with White Sauce. The chicken is marinated with herbs, lemon, and spices; the rice golden; the sauce, as white and creamy as ever. I usually use a schwarma spice mix from the Middle Eastern grocery instead of the oregano & coriander, but sometimes I do the original recipe. I also cut the sugar in the sauce down to 1 teaspoon for my tastes, and add garlic to it (today I also added the greens from a scallion. I also like cilantro instead of parsley, but today I only had parsley around). And that reminds me, I usually also make a spicy red sauce for myself to go with it. Gotta hop to it! ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5 "2021-01-20T23:06:26Z")
Thanks, **puly**! ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/6 "2021-01-21T01:47:35Z")
Tonight was Chicken Divan and McVitie’s Chocolate Digestive biscuits with an oatmeal cookie stout. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/7 "2021-01-21T12:19:17Z")
Last night was Cuban Black Beans served over rice. I found the recipe in a @Broomstick thread and have been making it every few weeks since then. I’ll have some for lunch the next few days, then my gf will take what’s left and turn it into soup. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/8 "2021-01-21T20:56:39Z")
I believe it was [this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-cooking-black-beans/925787/3) specifically with the Cuban Black Beans. ---
**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:** [January 22, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/9 "2021-01-22T00:56:34Z")
Home alone (except for the cats) since Mrs. L.A. is in the hospital, so I made ground beef with broccoli, garlic salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, with mayonnaise. I’m also having some red wine, though I won’t drink too much in case I need to go pick up Mrs. L.A. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/10 "2021-01-22T06:10:39Z")
Tuesday I decided I wanted to eat more braised pork shoulder on flour tortillas (been eating them since Sunday, but I wanted more). So I prepared the starter for the tortilla recipe in the 2020 thread, stuck it in the fridge overnight, and pulled it out when I started work on Wednesday and finished them after dinner. We had dressed up frozen pizza Wednesday night, but snacked on splitting a fresh hot tortilla after I got done making them. We ended up both either eating some plain tortillas or making a taco as a quick addition or substitute for breakfast or lunch today. We also had braised pork shoulder quesadillas for dinner. So, I think we have 2 tortillas left after 24 hours. I’m pretty proud, even if I haven’t perfected flipping a stretchy flour tortilla over so it’s perfectly round when I get done. Ok, after typing all of that, I couldn’t stop myself. We have 1.33 tortillas left now. Mmm, flour tortillas made with coconut milk and coconut oil are the best. I’ll make more soon, but the rest of the pork shoulder is frozen, for now. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/11 "2021-01-22T06:47:43Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl were finally made tonight. They were delicious! Better than any deep-fried eggrolls I’ve had. Chocolate chip cookie for dessert lest I feel too virtuous from the main course. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/12 "2021-01-22T12:10:30Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > I believe it was [this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-cooking-black-beans/925787/3) specifically with the Cuban Black Beans Yes!! @not_what_you_d_expect shared the recipe. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/13 "2021-01-22T12:39:51Z")
I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it. Some day we may have to talk about Ropa Vieja. 😋 ---
**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:** [January 22, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/14 "2021-01-22T20:27:39Z")
NY strip here tonight, and potato salad. Probably snap peas as the other side. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/15 "2021-01-22T20:33:30Z")
Stir fry tonight - chicken, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and home-grown chard over brown rice. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/16 "2021-01-23T02:29:57Z")
Sloppy Joes and air fryer French fries. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/17 "2021-01-23T02:31:30Z")
Leftover deconstructed egg rolls. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/18 "2021-01-24T19:42:49Z")
Using some of the frozen tomatoes from this summer’s bumper harvest to make marinara. When I had waaaay to many tomatoes coming off the vines, I blanched them, removed the peels, and then laid them out on a cookie sheet in the freezer until solid, then into a ziploc. Today is lightly saute some shallots and garlic, add the toms and wait and see. Probably make some meatballs to go with, along with some fettuccini. Interesting, discourse doesn’t like saute, but is fine with fettuccini. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/19 "2021-01-24T19:45:46Z")
Last night I did a steak with brown rice and a couple of apples for dessert. Today I finished off the chicken stir fry leftovers for lunch. For dinner it’s either - Steak and sweet potatoes - Black bean tacos - Chicken soup Hey folks, which one do you suggest I choose? (Not that I’m guaranteeing to make the same choice, just curious how the question gets answered). ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/20 "2021-01-24T19:54:44Z")
I’d be inclined to go with the chicken soup, cuz it’s a rousing 20 degrees outside here. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=2)