# 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:** 64
**Author:** ![Yogeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yogeekgirl/32/4129_2.png) [@Yogeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yogeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1262 "2022-05-23T21:12:24Z")
Ok, I’ll …um, bite. I made a batch of Kitchari a couple days ago, I’m trying to eat it for at least one meal a day. I usually go by this version, though I am a lazy cook and substitute liberally. (as in, the spice mix is not ground and curated by me.) I believe in the restorative property of easy to digest food made with care, but I’m not good at a mono-diet approach. I will probably chase my meal with a handful of Fritos. : ) > **[Ayurveda Kitchari Recipe — Kate O'Donnell](https://www.kateodonnell.yoga/blog/ayurveda-kitchari-recipe)** > > The classic Ayurveda Kitchari recipe by Ayurveda practitioner and cookbook author Kate O'Donnell. Basmati rice, yellow split mung beans, coriander, cumin, turmeric, hing, ginger, kale, carrots, ghee ---
**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 24, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1263 "2022-05-24T11:25:57Z")
Turkey Scallopini With Marsala Sauce served with a side of stewed carrots, apples, and fennel. A wine medley to drink (we had three opened boxes and finished them all). ---
**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 24, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1264 "2022-05-24T13:14:14Z")
Boneless pan-fried pork chop with cherry/mustard sauce, roasted potatoes with a little Gruyere sprinkled on top, spinach souffle and fresh blueberries. ---
**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 24, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1265 "2022-05-24T13:44:12Z")
Breaded grilled chicken with rice and teriyaki sauce and a glass of ice water; later, homemade banana bars and a glass of cold milk. ---
**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:** [May 24, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1266 "2022-05-24T14:14:05Z")
Tonight will be BBQ chicken legs and smoked sausage, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and Bush’s baked beans. ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2022, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1267 "2022-05-25T08:34:53Z")
Pan cooked Lamb steaks, mash potato, steamed veges (carrot, zucchini, peas, silverbeet, broccoli, cauliflower) with some hot English mustard on the side. ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1268 "2022-05-25T10:29:10Z")
Last night we had turkey burgers on the grill with a wonderful tomato plus some homemade fresh cut fries. I think I will make burritos 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:** [May 25, 2022, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1269 "2022-05-25T11:15:40Z")
My gf is low-carbing, so I made shrimp stir fry substituting riced cauliflower for the rice. It wasn’t awful. ---
**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 25, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1270 "2022-05-25T13:23:44Z")
Cheeseburger with cheddar, two slices of bacon, lettuce and tomato, with tater tots on the side, a Truth IPA and a glass of ice water. Later, a Kit Kat bar 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:** [May 25, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1271 "2022-05-25T19:31:01Z")
I’m exhausted from doing lots of grocery shopping at two different stores, so something simple or ready-to-eat tonight. On the plus side, there is lots and lots of stuff to choose from. I think I’ll have one of my faves, a giant chicken burrito, freshly made at one of the local stores and really delicious. For dessert, Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream with a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I happened to notice a new line of items in one store – a variety of vaccum-packed precooked _sous vide_ entrees. I know some of you have spoken highly of this cooking technique. I picked up a pack of _sous vide_ piri-piri chicken that I’ll try sometime. Looking forward to it – I like the kick of piri-piri. I’ll probably have it with my house-standard vegetable-broth rice with porcini mushrooms. ---
**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 26, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1272 "2022-05-26T00:45:06Z")
Ceviche; tuna and mango in lime juice with onions, jalapeños, habaneros, cilantro, capers, etc. Served with air fryer crispy snow peas. Jamesons and ice to drink. ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1273 "2022-05-30T22:04:12Z")
For Memorial Day, I have some baby back ribs in the smoker. And I threw together some coleslaw last night which is currently in the fridge soaking up its dressing. And in a little while I’ll start making some potato salad. And of course a nice cold beer; I’ve got Alaskan Amber and North Coast Blue Star Wheat in the fridge. ---
**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 30, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1274 "2022-05-30T22:06:29Z")
Yesterday was chicken salad sandwiches made with the last of a roasted chicken (I almost said “made with the tail end”). Tonight I’m going out for sushi. ---
**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 31, 2022, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1275 "2022-05-31T11:07:32Z")
Turkey hotdogs and turkey burgers on the grill. Condiments included thick cut bacon (pig) that I made sous vide. Sous vide bacon: place entire unopened package in unit. 145 degrees for 12 hours (overnight). Pour out fat. Place bacon in refrigerator until needed, then crisp it one minute per side in a hot pan. Perfect! ---
**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:** [June 1, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1276 "2022-06-01T14:54:50Z")
I made beef fajitas for Memorial Day. after cleaning the grill really well. Too well, I guess! . Some parts had rusted through. We priced the parts, so guess who’s getting a new grill? It’s unbelievable that parts cost more than a new grill… Last night I made King Ranch Chicken, pulled from the freezer. Tonight? Who knows… ---
**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:** [June 1, 2022, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1277 "2022-06-01T14:55:52Z")
Two bowls of Honey Comb cereal in cold skim milk. ---
**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:** [June 1, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1278 "2022-06-01T15:38:41Z")
Grilled salmon, riced cauliflower and mushrooms, coleslaw. Michelob Ultra to drink (leftover from the weekend. Bleech). ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2022, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1279 "2022-06-02T05:17:15Z")
I did breaded chicken planks in the air fryer and fried potatoes with onions and peppers. We had some leftover homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1280 "2022-06-03T19:51:35Z")
Mac and cheese, some BBQ potato chips and a glass of ice water. ---
**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:** [June 4, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1281 "2022-06-04T01:16:54Z")
Escargots, filet mignon, and creamed spinach with feta. Once again, the Spousal Unit said my escargots are better than the restaurant’s. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=63) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=65)