# 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:** 53
**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 27, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1041 "2022-01-27T03:37:23Z")
Hmm, the recipe my wife followed for her first stroganoff included some white wine. That may have been the part that made it better than any I had before it. Last night, we splurged and ordered Gloria’s El Salvadorian/Tex-mex. I had their lechon asdado (basically a pork cut grilled and laid in adobo), she had the Gloria’s super special (non-takeout image): [![](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/af/41/53/gloria-s.jpg) ](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/af/41/53/gloria-s.jpg) We both woke up the next morning thinking about how wonderful dinner was the night before and wanting to talk about it. Tonight was a “grab yourself something out of the freezer and heat it up” night. I picked a HEB Massaman Curry frozen dinner. I have no regrets, but I’m not going to wake up wanting to share fond recollections about dinner last night. ---
**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 27, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1042 "2022-01-27T14:06:35Z")
My wife makes it (I’m no chef), but it’s chicken broth with diced onions and a good dollop of lemon juice. Very tasty. ---
**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 27, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1043 "2022-01-27T14:16:27Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1044 "2022-01-27T16:44:23Z")
We have been pretty busy so we have been pulling stuff out the freezer for last week. Tonight I’ll be making chicken Tortilla soup. I really need to make some stroganoff and beef rendang inspired from above. Happy belated birthdays and hope the teath pulling went ok . ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1045 "2022-01-28T00:02:55Z")
Ska-betties with Italian sausage ragu and a glass of Spanish red. ---
**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, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1046 "2022-01-28T02:31:08Z")
It was Taco Thursday here. ---
**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, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1047 "2022-01-28T02:33:08Z")
Taco Thursday here too! ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1048 "2022-01-28T02:56:04Z")
I made fish for the boys. Warmed up last nights leftover burger gor myself. Big pile of fresh cut fries for all of us. Blueberry cake for dessert. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1049 "2022-01-28T15:23:00Z")
I made dirty tots. Just tater tots covered in hamburger and onions and garlic and radishes and scallions, etc. Tonight I’m going to use a Jar of Korma Curry sauce on some chicken and rice. I’ve never tried it before, so I hope I like it. ---
**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, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1050 "2022-01-28T15:28:45Z")
Thursday is a local brewery’s wing night. They smoke chicken wings, then deep fry them. I took an order home with me and was pleasantly surprised to see they included a wing without sauce for Rocco, our African Grey. ---
**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, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1051 "2022-01-28T18:26:07Z")
Takeout last night: grilled pita with cheddar cheese and bacon, and french fries and a pickle, washed down with ice water. Later, a mint chocolate chip shake. ---
**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, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1052 "2022-01-29T13:56:40Z")
Palak paneer made extra spicy. For some reason I thought Caucasians would go well with it. Turns out I was wrong. All the food&drink was devoured, but we kept saying how bad the pairing was. ---
**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 29, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1053 "2022-01-29T16:40:56Z")
Last night was spaghetti with jarred sauce. Tonight will be sub sandwiches made from the leftover half of french bread. Tomorrow will be be grilled chicken legs made with Rio’s spicy chicken wings marinade and grilled carrots. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1054 "2022-01-29T18:41:39Z")
Carne asada burritos. The skirt steak has been marinating since yesterday. ---
**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 29, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1055 "2022-01-29T20:26:23Z")
Spaghetti and meatballs. Some crusty bread. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1056 "2022-01-30T07:23:27Z")
Mrs M cooked an awesome korean pork with soy, pepper flakes, ginger, pear, brown sugar and mushrooms. Served on rice with a bed of spinach leaves. It was awesome, I think it is called pullogi. Definitely a keeper, the receipe was good as well. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1057 "2022-01-30T20:48:43Z")
I’m making rib-eye steaks tonight, with creamed spinach with feta. It’s not even 13 o’clock yet, but it seems later. I’ll probably start cooking at four. ---
**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 31, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1058 "2022-01-31T00:42:52Z")
Breakfast for dinner - Neese’s hot sausage, eggs (one with a double yolk!), clementines and blueberry pancakes I made from a new recipe, which includes whole wheat flour and oatmeal. So somewhat healthier than your average pancakes, and pretty tasty as well. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1059 "2022-01-31T01:06:24Z")
You know… I could forego the steak and just eat the spinach. All of it. ---
**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 31, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1060 "2022-01-31T01:36:59Z")
Lunch for dinner - Lox with dill-mustard-honey sauce on toasted Italian bread, coleslaw, and NY egg cream. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=52) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=54)