# 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:** 101
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2002 "2023-01-17T14:24:50Z")
I made fried catfish filets, sliced tomatoes, frozen Arby’s curly fries, and corn dodgers. Does anybody know what corn dodgers are? My dad used to make them, and I have modified his recipe a bit. 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/3 part flour 1 tsp baking powder dash of salt dash of sugar 1/4 cup sliced green onions up to 1 cup boiling water Whisk dry ingredients together. Add green onions and stir. Whisk in boiling water a little at a time to form a thick paste. Fry by spoonfuls at the same time as your fish for a few minutes per side until golden brown. ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2003 "2023-01-17T14:28:43Z")
I’m making “Salisbury Steak”, but I’m not sure if it’s the right name. Basically, oval patties of what is pretty much meatloaf mixture, sauteed with sliced mushrooms, and then simmered in brown gravy (Knorr’s brand), until they’re done. They’ll be served with real mashed potatoes and a green salad. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2004 "2023-01-17T15:06:35Z")
As long as there is mustard in there somewhere, it’s Salisbury steak. I put a bit of ground mustard in mine. YMMV! ---
**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:** [January 18, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2005 "2023-01-18T17:57:43Z")
Three all-beef sliders with cheese, pickles and ketchup, and some tots with ketchup, with a no-name IPA and a glass of ice water. ---
**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 18, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2006 "2023-01-18T17:57:49Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > Does anybody know what corn dodgers are? We call those hushpuppies down here. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2007 "2023-01-18T21:39:57Z")
Parmesan garlic chicken wings, celery, water…dessert-pineapple smoothie. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2008 "2023-01-18T23:33:38Z")
Had to think of wh at to do with the last 3 chicken quarters. Thought of chicken and rice soup but we just had chicken and dumplings. Waitaminute-- Chicken and rice? Arroz con Pollo! I am a disgrace to my Puerto Rican heritage as I cannot make rice, so fingers crossed! It sure smells good. ---
**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 19, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2009 "2023-01-19T01:27:49Z")
Tuna croquettes, spinach souffle, naan and grapes. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2010 "2023-01-19T01:36:51Z")
Singapore noodles, pork Lo Mein, Chinese-style chicken wings. ---
**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 19, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2011 "2023-01-19T03:05:18Z")
Curry chicken salad. ---
**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, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2012 "2023-01-20T02:01:48Z")
Homemade gnocchi with a simple tomato sauce (olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt.) It’s been many many moons since I made gnocchi, but tonight the stars aligned and they came out pillowy soft, perfectly paired with that simple sauce and some freshly grated parmigiano. The younger daughter rated the plain gnocchi 9.5/10, and with sauce, 12/10, so that made my night. It’s difficult to please their particular palates. ---
**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, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2013 "2023-01-20T02:30:51Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > The younger daughter rated the plain gnocchi 9.5/10, and with sauce, 12/10, so that made my night. It’s difficult to please their particular palates. Did she say why she marked down the gnocchi on its own by .5? Tough crowd, indeed! ---
**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, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2014 "2023-01-20T03:00:11Z")
I didn’t ask. I’ll take a 9.5 any day! The other one was only giving me a 6-7. She said it was too potatoey! I’ll have to make the potato-less version for her one day and see what happens. This one is 2 lb potato to about a cup of flour and then some bench flour, but also 1/4 cup ricotta which helps make it extra pillowy. For me, they were on the money for my tastes. Last time I tried, they were just short of a disaster. Wayyyy too dense and floury. That effort was like a 2/10. ---
**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, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2015 "2023-01-20T04:20:53Z")
Lol! I can just picture them holding up score cards. ---
**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 20, 2023, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2016 "2023-01-20T13:13:22Z")
Grilled salmon served with riced cauliflower seasoned with cilantro and lime. Iced Grey Goose to drink. ---
**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:** [January 20, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2017 "2023-01-20T15:06:57Z")
Leftover mac and cheese with Bacon Salt, a tossed salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, and garlic toast, with a glass of ice water. Later, some raisins. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2018 "2023-01-20T21:35:47Z")
Dinner tonight is Taco King. Taco King is what Taco Bell would be if Taco Bell made food that was really good. It is a local chain owned and run by Asians. Asians make the best Tex-Mex. ETA: This is a Long Island restaurant. I know there is a different one in LA. ---
**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 21, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2019 "2023-01-21T02:44:23Z")
Turkey club sandwich, Santa Fe chicken soup, cucumber salad and red grapes. ---
**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, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2020 "2023-01-21T13:46:42Z")
Chili with cheese, sour cream, fresh sliced jalapeños, and mini cornbread loaves. Genesee Cream Ale to drink. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2021 "2023-01-21T20:56:40Z")
Leftover lasagna, tossed salad with blue cheese dressing, ice water. Later, a chocolate bonbon and a little milk. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=100) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=102)