# 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:** 57
**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:** [February 25, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1121 "2022-02-25T12:50:27Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Ceviche When I was preparing dinner, my gf repeatedly peeked in on me, trying to figure out what I did differently. She thinks my ceviche is better than hers. The only real difference is my ginger. I use a bit more root, then mince half and microplane half. She just dices/minces hers. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1122 "2022-02-25T18:14:05Z")
My son was visiting yesterday so we ordered Chinese from the place that I really like up the street. For him, Chinese-style chicken wings, chicken+shrimp+pork fried rice, and shrimp lo mein. For me – what else but my beloved Singapore noodles. Lots of leftovers for tonight which is good because we’ve had a significant snow storm and I really don’t feel like going out. This Chinese place isn’t cheap, but they pack a massive quantity into each order! ---
**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:** [February 28, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1123 "2022-02-28T15:44:02Z")
We ate food from an Argentinian food truck. Perusing the menu, I ended up ordering a Milanesa sandwich, which was excellent. It was breaded beef on a hoagie bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato. Delicious. After the truck shut down, we talked with one of the workers. I told him I loved the milanesa sandwich, which reminded me of German wiener schnitzel. He laughed. He’d been trying to think of “wiener schnitzel” to describe it to a potential customer. ---
**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 1, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1124 "2022-03-01T13:48:13Z")
I roasted a chicken , a beautiful six pound free range chicken our neighbor raised. Served with roasted sweet potato and homemade 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 1, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1125 "2022-03-01T18:32:37Z")
English muffin pizzas with tomato sauce, grated parmesan and pepperoni, then some BBQ chips, and a glass of ice water. Later, some Vermont Country Store mini lemon cookies and a glass of cold milk. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1126 "2022-03-01T18:41:19Z")
[Garlicky Cuban Pork](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018851-pressure-cooker-garlicky-cuban-pork?action=click&module=RecipeBox&pgType=recipebox-page®ion=all&rank=15) (in the instant pot) with rice on flour tortillas. Insanely delicious! ---
**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 2, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1127 "2022-03-02T23:26:00Z")
Tonight’s theme is “simple but tasty”. On a whim a few days ago, I picked up a small Black Forest ham that looked quite nice. It had a nice smoky aroma when unwrapped, and is going in the oven shortly, to be followed by wedge-cut roast potatoes. Then I’m frying up some onion and making Bush’s homestyle beans with onions and hickory-smoke barbecue sauce. And my usual accompaniment of Spanish Tempranillo. ---
**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 3, 2022, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1128 "2022-03-03T12:07:39Z")
My sushi food truck friend scored some very nice striped bass, so we had sashimi. A pot of oolong to drink and baked apples for dessert. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1129 "2022-03-06T04:09:38Z")
Back on the laminate floor installation work, so Mrs Mollusc took a batch of empanadas out the freezer and I had a glass of malbec to wash them down. In bed , everything hurts, I think vitamin I for dessert . ---
**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 6, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1130 "2022-03-06T12:22:55Z")
From a food truck, **Parrilla Mixta** ; fried yucca chips with various grilled meats. We were at Deviut Brewing drinking an IPA. ---
**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 7, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1131 "2022-03-07T20:07:42Z")
Grilled breaded chicken, rice with teriyaki sauce, a tossed salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, and a glass of ice water. Later, two Nut Goodies and a glass of cold 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 7, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1132 "2022-03-07T23:52:07Z")
Continuing on with the “simple but tasty” theme: tonight will be vegetarian spaghettini – spaghettini _al dente_ with Pusateri’s mellow _semplice_ tomato sauce, and cremini mushrooms sauteed in Provencal garlic butter. Topped with lots of fresh-grated Parmesan. By happy coincidence, the whole box of mushrooms are small enough to be sauteed whole, which is the ideal way to do them, rather than slicing. BTW, the previously mentioned Black Forest ham was wonderful, much better than some ordinary smoked ham I had before. Smokey, juicy, and tender. I had several dinners out of it, ate a bunch of it cold with Dijon mustard, and finished off the rest with fried eggs for breakfast. ---
**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 8, 2022, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1133 "2022-03-08T00:12:25Z")
I help our neighbors load their pigs on the truck when it’s “their time”. Tonight I’m grilling some beautiful pork steaks. Serving them with rosemary potatoes. 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:** [March 8, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1134 "2022-03-08T05:57:22Z")
We had BBQ spare ribs, oven fried potatoes and baked beans tonight. Finished off the last of a delicious peanut butter pie too ---
**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 9, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1135 "2022-03-09T13:05:05Z")
Poke bowls, using tuna ceviche and yellowtail sashimi. My gf drank wine, I had a bomber bottle of Chimay, brewed by monks in Belgium. I’d been saving the bottle for years but decided to drink it last night. Although labeled 7% ABV, it was in a bottle with a cork and muselet and had a really loud “pop” on opening. Hit me way harder than any 7% normally would. ---
**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 9, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1136 "2022-03-09T20:49:51Z")
Eggrolls, then a grilled chicken sandwich with tots, washed down with a Truth IPA. Later, some dates. ---
**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 9, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1137 "2022-03-09T23:53:32Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Although labeled 7% ABV, it was in a bottle with a cork and muselet and had a really loud “pop” on opening. Hit me way harder than any 7% normally would. Oh yes, it’s bottled with live yeast. You letting it sit allowed that yeast to do its job making alcohol and carbon dioxide. Sadly, I’ve never had the self control to hold onto a bottle of Chimay for more than an evening, but I’m sure that was delightful. I was able to buy 4-5 year old bottles of Real Ale Sisyphus Barleywine for awhile, though. I was very sad when the liquor store I was buying them from ran out. I’ve had a cavalcade of good meals I haven’t taken the time to document here. Tonight was a quickie. DiGornio frozen pizza, Sone IPA for a beverage, and I plan to eat the last slice of key lime pie made by my friend’s wife (several slices have counted as lunch or dinner over the last few days, it’s really good). ---
**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 10, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1138 "2022-03-10T00:01:47Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > Sisyphus Barleywine I’ve had that! \>7% ABV. 🍻 ---
**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 10, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1139 "2022-03-10T00:20:41Z")
Hehee, I’ve had it fresh, and I’ve had it 4 years old. It’s really good both ways, but I prefer the latter. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1140 "2022-03-10T14:30:00Z")
You guys are so fancy! Tonight we’re having fried cabbage with bacon, grilled kielbasa, and cheesy cornbread. With ice water. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=56) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=58)