# 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:** 251
**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:** [September 15, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5002 "2026-09-15T21:49:38Z")
Once again, in need of grocery shopping, so have to scrounge in the fridge. Tonight will once again be pizza a la Wolfpup – President’s Choice “deluxe” pizza (pepperoni. mushroom, green pepper) to which will be added a few more mushroom slices, chopped white onions, and garlic pizza sauce around the edges, and baked on a hot pizza stone. > [@TRC4941](#): > > I made a sub sandwich that will become a new staple of ours. I cut a loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise. I spread the inside with garlic butter. On one side I layered slices of provolone and mozz. On the other side I layered thin sliced deli ham, salami, and pepperoni. Then sprinkled some grated parm on the meats. I put it in the oven at 375 for about 15 minutes or so - long enough to melt the cheese and crisp up the pepperoni. While it was in the oven, I mixed shredded lettuce with Italian dressing. When the sandwich came out of the oven, I put the lettuce mixture on it, topped it with sliced tomatoes, and sprinkled a little basil and oregano on top. Put the two halves together and sliced it into manageable pieces Sounds amazing! I want one right now!! ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5003 "2026-09-15T21:50:51Z")
As long as you’re up… ---
**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:** [September 16, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5004 "2026-09-16T01:36:05Z")
Japanese curry made with ground beef and mixed vegetables. > **[Japanese Ground Beef Curry Recipe • 5★ • 50 min](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/770863996-japanese-ground-beef-curry)** > > This one-skillet Japanese curry combines ground beef, potatoes, carrots and peas with store-bought curry roux bricks for a meal that tastes complex but comes together with little effort. A Westernized, roux-based version of curry was introduced to... ---
**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:** [September 16, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5005 "2026-09-16T02:20:08Z")
Two (2) pea/potato samosas, with ~~soapy~~ cilantro chutney, and two (2) brie & raspberry jam phylo … thingies … plus a slice of marble cake. Earlier, some chicken soup with multigrain sourdough bread b.c. healthy? Everything was delishush, and having washed down a multivitamin, imma go to bed early. Original plan was to roast my last chicken thigh with an onion & lotsa butter .. might hafta do that in the middle of the night. ---
**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:** [September 16, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5006 "2026-09-16T06:03:45Z")
Update: chicken thigh, on a bed of baby potatoes, garlic and an entire onion (I forgot to get a carrot) plus a buttload of butter, and a bit of poultry seasoning, is about to come on out. Once the skin is crispy - gotta wait for that!! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5007 "2026-09-16T06:13:44Z")
A version of Larb neua, using this as a base: > **[Lean Ground Beef Larb (Larb Neua) | Harry's Natural Meats](https://www.harrysnaturalmeats.com/recipes/lean-ground-beef-larb-neua/)** > > A bright, fiery Thai-Lao beef salad where lean ground beef is poached, not fried, then tossed warm with lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder and a fistful of herbs. I didn’t use lean beef (at the current costs!!?!?), but an 80/20 fat content of a beef/pork blend, well drained. I added some extra serrano peppers, and garlic, along with a bunch of fresh tomatoes. Pretty good, I’ll need to dial it in some, like some options, the sugar is a bit too noticeable, but using half the recommended option should be good. Because I had way too many carbs at the movies last night, no rice to go with, just a mess of mixed greens and the tomatoes to offset the funky/sour of the dish. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5008 "2026-09-16T13:43:04Z")
Thanks! It is amazing! I have another loaf of Italian bread in the freezer and the rest of the ingredients. I’ll be making another one this weekend. ---
**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:** [September 17, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5009 "2026-09-17T01:04:01Z")
Tonight is my old standby of takeout carne asada torta. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5010 "2026-09-17T01:49:35Z")
Pasta primavera. I can’t find the recipe at the moment, but it came from allrecipes. Egg noodles, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, peppers, etc. The most popular dish in my repertoire. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5011 "2026-09-17T14:36:36Z")
Gonna give this a go tonight:[spanakorizo (NY Times recipe).](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025232-spanakorizo-with-jammy-eggs) Looks simple, and tasty. Might decide on adding chickpeas or something else as additional protein. ---
**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:** [September 18, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5012 "2026-09-18T02:07:27Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > Gonna give this a go tonight:[spanakorizo (NY Times recipe).](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025232-spanakorizo-with-jammy-eggs) Let us know how it turns out. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5013 "2026-09-18T12:50:52Z")
It was great! The only adjustments to the recipe were: - zested the lemon and used the zest as well as juice - didn’t have as much spinach as the recipe called for (bought a 10 or 11oz package and used that) It would not have been over doing it to use the full 16oz of spinach the recipe called for. Or even more. Mine turned out less green than the picture, understandably as, in retrospect, I cut the spinach by 1/3. Flavor was balanced, and with a generous portion of fetta and an egg on top it was a very complete, satisfying meal. I had two bowls and was stuffed. I would definitely do this, or variations on it, in the future. I also loved the basmati. My spouse prefers long grain white rice as her go-to grain, but I’m glad I didn’t use that and got the basmati- to my tastes it brings much more flavor and texture to a dish. ---
**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:** [September 18, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5014 "2026-09-18T23:34:29Z")
A major grocery expedition is on tap for tomorrow, but meanwhile I have a supply of beer-battered haddock, so tonight will be crispy fish from the oven and fries from the air fryer, with malt vinegar and tartar sauce. Ice cream sandwich for dessert. Yeah, I know, I’m boring. But I’m a creature of habit. Having learned how to properly crisp beer-battered haddock, it’s one of my faves! ---
**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:** [September 19, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5015 "2026-09-19T04:44:16Z")
Chicken pot pie, and a slice of storebought vanilla/chocolate swirl cake for dessert if needed. Or on 2nd thought, possibly a few Triscuits with brie & marmalade instead. We had cupcakes at work today (b-day, but not mine) and while they were homemade (by my boss’s mom, no less!) and absolutely delishush, they were … chocolate and vanilla swirl. Might save my slice of store-bought for tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5016 "2026-09-20T22:16:24Z")
I made chicken cacciatore. it was good, but I was let down. I haven’t made it in ages, and I think it’s because I was looking so forward to it and it just did not deliver as I would’ve liked. I’ve got leftovers some dishes are better after sitting, I shall see. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5017 "2026-09-20T22:53:07Z")
> [@Patx2](#): > > I was looking so forward to it and it just did not deliver as I would’ve liked. What was missing? ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5018 "2026-09-20T22:58:31Z")
I went to a nearby “European Market” today that recently started making their own delicious half sour pickles. They were out, but I did bring home some of their prepared cabbage (just cabbage, a little carrot, and a vinegar) and a new-to-me “hungarian style smoked sausage.” So, while I stand here caramelizing onions for a dish for later in the week, I quickly made a plate of the cabbage, a sausage (cut into large pieces and cooked in a pan), basmati rice with added caraway seeds, and a drizzle/sauce of dijon mustard, honey, and paprika. Yum! ---
**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:** [September 20, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5019 "2026-09-20T23:30:39Z")
> [@Eonwe](#): > > Gonna give this a go tonight:[spanakorizo (NY Times recipe).](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025232-spanakorizo-with-jammy-eggs) > [@needscoffee](#): > > Let us know how it turns out. > [@Eonwe](#): > > It was great! I’m putting this on my list of recipes to try. I’m not a feta fan, but I’m thinking some chevre would be a good substitute. ---
**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:** [September 20, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5020 "2026-09-20T23:32:21Z")
I’m going out tonight to the quasi dive restaurant that cooks its French fries in beef tallow. Not sure what else I’ll get yet. ---
**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:** [September 21, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/5021 "2026-09-21T03:30:09Z")
For now, chilled squash soup, doctored up with sour cream, and croutons for Teh Crunch. > [@needscoffee](#): > > French fries in beef tallow Bucket list item. I just barely missed the Great McDonald’s Fries Mutiny, and have not (yet) encountered the Real Deal ™ but will continue the hunt. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=250) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=252)