# 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:** 113
**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:** [March 21, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2242 "2023-03-21T22:58:18Z")
Two fried drumsticks with buttered dumplings. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2243 "2023-03-21T23:03:05Z")
Tonight will be steak, garlic bread, and, umm - lessee, what’s in the veg drawer? Lots of lettuce. So maybe salad with olives and canned artichoke hearts. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2023, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2244 "2023-03-22T03:48:44Z")
Half of a ribeye, topped with a leeeetle pat of butter just to gild the lily, with red’n’gold baby potatoes cooked with onion and garlic. Coupla pieces of tuna/salmon sushi to start, with a shake of toasted sesame seeds on top once I got home. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2245 "2023-03-22T05:10:08Z")
… with some egg salad and chopped green onion on a roll, for “dessert.” Man, I may bust into the ice cream for an actual dessert. That, or a cup of tapioca pudding. I have not yet decided. ---
**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:** [March 22, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2246 "2023-03-22T12:20:30Z")
The other night I made shishkabob. Marinated turkey kabobs from the turkey store, skewered with wedges of onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, pineapple chunks, jalapeño peppers. Last night was a turkey ham-loaf baked in a bain-marie setup. Served with cubed, roasted, butternut squash. ---
**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:** [March 22, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2247 "2023-03-22T19:09:29Z")
Haven’t had fish & chips in a while, so that’s on the menu for tonight. Tempura-battered haddock and oven fries, sprinkled with malt vinegar and a few dollops of tartar sauce. Since there are no vegetables, several rounds of Caesars will be made, providing a balanced diet of tomato and clamato juices and alcohol, and adding an appropriate seafood motif to the proceedings! 😉 ---
**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:** [March 22, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2248 "2023-03-22T19:52:56Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Since there are no vegetables, several rounds of Caesars will be made, Heh, I’ve done that with breakfasts, where the drink is a healthy addition to the meal. #daydrinking ---
**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:** [March 23, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2249 "2023-03-23T15:07:30Z")
We’ve been eating lots of turkey lately. Last night I made barbecue shredded turkey roll-ups in egg white wrappers (a low carb thing). Served with a side of roasted radishes and vinegar coleslaw. ---
**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:** [March 23, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2250 "2023-03-23T20:22:17Z")
Three slices of leftover pepperoni pizza with hot-pepper sprinkles, spaghetti sauce for dipping the crusts, and a glass of ice water. ---
**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:** [March 24, 2023, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2251 "2023-03-24T04:32:50Z")
Motor City brand three meat frozen pizza, with a few Axis IPAs. A nice beginning to the eve of the weekend. ---
**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:** [March 24, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2252 "2023-03-24T11:07:27Z")
Ceviche featuring tuna and mango. Vodka/rocks to drink. ---
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2253 "2023-03-25T02:37:25Z")
My little brother called them “hot flakes”’ when he was a kid. Stuck with our fam. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2254 "2023-03-25T04:07:53Z")
Ah! Chicken tacos tonight, with shredded lettuce, tomato sauce, hot sauce and grated cheese, and an ice water. Later, some Girl Scout shortbread cookies and a glass of milk. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2255 "2023-03-25T05:10:20Z")
Fish and chips again. The frozen tempura haddock is OK – not bad, just OK. Next time, I’m going to be less lazy and go the extra mile to make the crispy potato flake pickerel recipe first suggested here by @swampspruce. Much, much better than any frozen breaded fish when made with good fresh pickerel or haddock. In reference to my previous comment about hot curry powder, I got the mild stuff and have since used it, and the results are perfect! > [@What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/507): > > Following on from my comment that I was going to make this sometime, I made it tonight. I got all the ingredients except pickerel itself, which I couldn’t find locally, but there was fresh haddock that I used instead. Which was fine since I was making it with fries, and haddock is the traditional fish for fish and chips. It was very good indeed. I loved the way it turned beautifully brown and crispy. The only change I will make for next time (and I’m definitely doing this again) is using l… ---
**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:** [March 26, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2256 "2023-03-26T00:00:29Z")
Taco pie and cucumber salad tonight. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2257 "2023-03-27T16:41:09Z")
Last night we had a Curry Fish Stew that was very tasty. We used catfish fillets. On Saturday we skipped dinner because we ate so much for lunch. We participated in a Restaurant Ramble in New Kensington. For $35 each we got a wrist band and a map. Ten restaurants participated. It was a walking tour style event. The first four restaurants gave you appetizers. The next three gave entrees. The last three desserts. A fun way to sample local restaurants! ---
**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:** [March 27, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2258 "2023-03-27T17:18:14Z")
Lamb Eggplant curry with basmati rice and garlic naan. It was excellent, and I have enough leftover for a couple of lunches. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2259 "2023-03-27T22:02:33Z")
Last night I made chicken enchiladas. Trader Joe’s ench sauce is pretty darn tasty. ---
**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:** [March 28, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2260 "2023-03-28T01:25:53Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Last night we had a Curry Fish Stew that was very tasty. We used catfish fillets. If you can get good catfish, it’s the bomb. Tonight we had [Spanokpita Potatoes](https://www.dianekochilas.com/spanakopita-baked-potatoes/) (which were great) and cocktail shrimp with a couple clementines as our side. Torrontes to drink. My husband also bought this [Ommegang limited edition beer](https://www.ommegang.com/beerinfo/triple-fruited-tripel/); we split one as a dessert. This is the most complex beer I think I’ve ever had. Hops I’ve never had before and all kinds of subtle things going on with the peach, mango and orange. ---
**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:** [March 28, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2261 "2023-03-28T11:58:12Z")
Balls o’ Meat, aka Meatballs. A mixture of hot sausage and lean ground beef with Greek yogurt, egg, and oat bran added. The meatballs were baked, then served in a marinara sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cabernet Sauvignon to drink. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=112) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=114)