# 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:** 119
**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:** [May 10, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2362 "2023-05-10T19:41:34Z")
Oven-roasted black cod drizzled with kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce). With kale salad. ---
**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:** [May 11, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2363 "2023-05-11T05:32:05Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) Never heard of it before, but I may need some in my life! ---
**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:** [May 11, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2364 "2023-05-11T15:58:43Z")
Last night: Caesar salad, pork loin, mashed potatoes and (inedible) roasted brussels sprouts, with a glass of ice water. Later, two cups of coffee with sugar, and two small lemon tarts. ---
**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:** [May 11, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2365 "2023-05-11T16:27:56Z")
Stuffed shells, fried chicken, stuffed cabbage, rolls, and salad. (leftovers from my gf’s aunt’s funeral) ---
**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:** [May 12, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2366 "2023-05-12T00:53:24Z")
Roast chicken, cornbread, clementines; asparagus for me, early peas for my husband. Chardonnay to drink and strawberry ricotta cake with whipped cream for dessert. Excellent. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2367 "2023-05-12T11:09:26Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Stuffed shells, fried chicken, stuffed cabbage, rolls, and salad > > (leftovers from my gf’s aunt’s funeral) And again. ---
**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:** [May 12, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2368 "2023-05-12T21:02:11Z")
Baked salmon, polenta and braised mushrooms, with a glass of ice water and two cups of coffee. ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2369 "2023-05-14T05:38:03Z")
Chicken and cheese quesadillas and they were delicious! ---
**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:** [May 14, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2370 "2023-05-14T06:13:59Z")
Fish tacos made with black cod, cabbage, salsa with peaches, guacamole, and garlic aioli. Sides were refried beans and roasted asparagus. For dessert, Mexican chocolate. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2023, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2371 "2023-05-14T07:09:28Z")
Long day on my feet. Snacking on some shredded chicken in jarred gravy (why? because I _CAN!_ muah-hah-ha!) and shortly will have a freshly-toasted baguette, with brie … and likely more gravy. I think a nice hot cuppa tea to accompany will do nicely. There’s coffee ice cream in the freezer, if I get ambitious enough to want dessert. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2372 "2023-05-14T07:58:18Z")
P.S. plus a couple-or-three of those little frozen cream puffs. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2373 "2023-05-14T15:53:55Z")
Dinner out last night at a German place. I had a small plate with smoked trout deviled eggs, diced smoked salmon, pickled beets and slaw. Cheese spaetzle as a side, which tasted just like a German version of mac n cheese. Dessert was an ice cream sandwich which was obviously meant to be a take on Black Forest cake - cherry ice cream with chocolate/cinnamon/ginger sandwich layers. Rose to drink. Husband feasted on plain spaetzle and schnitzel. It was all very good, but pricey, and minimal table service - basically you order everything on your phone and they bring it to you. Pay by phone as well. ---
**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:** [May 14, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2374 "2023-05-14T16:54:37Z")
Last night I sparked up the charcoal grill for the first time this year. A jucy lucy burger, TJ’s unusual cheddar inside, provolone on top, and asparagus tossed in a balsamic glaze… Was quite good. ---
**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:** [May 15, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2375 "2023-05-15T00:14:35Z")
An albacore and salmon poke bowl with a canelé and kouign amann (pastries) for dessert. ---
**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:** [May 15, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2376 "2023-05-15T00:43:09Z")
Yesterday we decided to get sandwiches from [JImmy’s Food Store](https://jimmysfoodstore.com/menu/). I got an Italian Stallion and my sweetie got a 6" muffuletta. We each ate half of ours for dinner, and half of the other’s sandwich for lunch today. We also got a prepared vegetable lasagna for dinner tonight. The sandwiches were wonderful, the lasagna was “meh” - not enough spices and too much liquid from the vegetables. ---
**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:** [May 15, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2377 "2023-05-15T02:08:34Z")
Lasagna, focaccia, green salad and strawberry cake with strawberry sauce. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2378 "2023-05-15T03:20:10Z")
Small sausage, mushroom & black olive pizza. ---
**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:** [May 15, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2379 "2023-05-15T10:55:13Z")
Mother’s Day dinner at my MIL home consisted mostly of Coors Light beer (her favorite). When I realized nobody was going to make dinner, I made omelettes for everyone. And toast. ---
**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:** [May 16, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2380 "2023-05-16T02:31:18Z")
At least it was cheap, easy, and absorbent! * * * Grabbed 3 steak tacos from a local joint. (Rosita’s if you’re in the mood for absolute hole-in-the-wall goodness in the Heights of Muskegon.) Plus a side of their lovely refried beans, which - if you ask for a small side - comes in this enormous clamshell fit for a queen. Fartfest to follow. ---
**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:** [May 16, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/2381 "2023-05-16T04:40:02Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Mother’s Day dinner at my MIL home consisted mostly of Coors Light beer (her favorite). Hehehe, grim, but true: after my mother’s funeral, we had a dinner where at the end everyone present ordered the largest Coors Light they could stand to drink. Then they had to consume her favorite beverage in her favored manner, through a straw. IIRC, I choked down 32oz in her honor. In slightly less grim news, tonight’s dinner was a round of HEB deli corn chips with their serrano salsa, plus a couple of HEB cheese snacks. Think of it as delicious deconstructed nachos. A few El Chingons and a hockey game to wash it down. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=118) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=120)