# 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:** 103
**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 25, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2042 "2023-01-25T04:35:04Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > I have no idea what’s for dinner tonight. Go look in the refrigerator. Heh, I didn’t even make it to the refrigerator. Raid the honey roasted peanuts jar while watching the news! And have a few El Chingons. I swear it’s what my nutritionist (read: the id of my appetite) recommended. ---
**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 25, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2043 "2023-01-25T04:45:50Z")
Leftover takeout Vietnamese: caramel shrimp, stir fried broccoli and mushrooms, and rice from Saturday. The portions were so big I’ve had 3 meals so far and one more to go. ---
**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 25, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2044 "2023-01-25T13:28:49Z")
Baked tilapia with a breadcrumb/parmesan crust. And - don’t shoot me foodies! - Rice-a-Roni and steamed broccoli. We _LIKE_ Rice-a-Roni! My husband had seconds on everything. ---
**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 25, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2045 "2023-01-25T18:19:17Z")
No gunfire from here - I like Rice-a-Roni, too! I remember David Letterman once hosting his show in San Francisco, and being turned away from restaurant after restaurant that didn’t serve “the San Francisco Treat.” Last night: Buffalo wings, raw carrots and celery, with blue cheese for dipping, and some tater tots, with an IPA and some ice water. Later, some juicy purple grapes. ---
**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 25, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2046 "2023-01-25T19:24:26Z")
Two nights ago we had steak, fresh roasted beets and squash, beet greens and garlic, and No-kneed bread. It took such a pretty picture I had to share it. [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/WenYgbV.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/NyluCMv) ---
**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 27, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2047 "2023-01-27T12:35:51Z")
Last night was Tuna and Mango Ceviche served over a bed of rice and spring greens. Kamchatka Vodka on the rocks to drink. ---
**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 28, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2048 "2023-01-28T02:53:34Z")
Salmon with honey/mustard/hot sauce glaze, snap peas, and green tomato bread. Clementines on the side. ---
**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 28, 2023, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2049 "2023-01-28T03:34:30Z")
Roast beef sandwich on French bread with tomato and several condiments including horseradish sauce. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2050 "2023-01-28T04:18:10Z")
Steamed mussels with grilled garlic bread. ---
**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 28, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2051 "2023-01-28T12:56:00Z")
Baked Rigatoni and a side salad. Cabernet Sauvignon to drink ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2052 "2023-01-28T13:33:11Z")
Tonight we are having pulled pork sandwiches. I just put the pork butt in the crockpot and my mouth is already watering. ---
**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 28, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2053 "2023-01-28T13:34:46Z")
> [@D\_Anconia](#): > > Steamed mussels with grilled garlic bread My gf and I both love mussels, but they’re _always_ a shared appetizer. ---
**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 28, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2054 "2023-01-28T16:09:52Z")
Last night we ordered pizzas from a new local place. One with pepperoni and jalapeno. the other a veggie with bell peppers, purple onions, mushrooms, sliced cherry tomatoes and black olives. Totally great pizza, we’ll be ordering from there again. ---
**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 28, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2055 "2023-01-28T17:03:25Z")
Spaghetti. May sound boring, but it isn’t for this noodle fanatic. It will be spaghettini _al dente_, the thin noodles providing a wondrous texture, with a newly discovered richly mellow marinara sauce, and lots of small whole cremini mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter, the whole of it garnished with freshly grated parmesan. And a few glasses of cabernet. The essence of simple goodness. ---
**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 28, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2056 "2023-01-28T17:29:33Z")
Something somewhere between scalloped and au gratin potatoes with ham. I’m sort of combining two recipes. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2057 "2023-01-28T18:34:31Z")
We like them as an appetizer too, but sometimes mussels, salad, good bread, and beer or wine make a nice, if smallish, dinner. ---
**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 28, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2058 "2023-01-28T21:00:01Z")
Change of plan. Was feeling peckish this afternoon so had a sinfully unhealthy comfort meal – Angus beef meat pie with fries smothered in gravy. And not a vegetable in sight! The sort of thing that would horrify any doctor – at least, any doctor advising his patient; the doctor himself would probably love it! So dinner tonight will be something light, and spaghetti is on hold til tomorrow. ---
**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 28, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2059 "2023-01-28T21:14:53Z")
Dinner out at a nice Italian place downtown: scallops with spicy tomato chutney, lobster ravioli, crusty bread with olive oil, and a glass of ice water. ---
**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 29, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2060 "2023-01-29T02:20:29Z")
> [@D\_Anconia](#): > > sometimes mussels, salad, good bread, and beer or wine make a nice, if smallish, dinner Add pomes frites and I’m in! Cheers. ---
**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 29, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2061 "2023-01-29T02:24:23Z")
Baked chicken with barbecue sauce. Tomatos and cucumbers with dressing, and iced tea. Banana bread for dessert. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=102) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=104)