# 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:** 68
**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 27, 2022, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1342 "2022-06-27T12:01:03Z")
Saturday I made filets on the grill, along with sautéed mushrooms, steamed asparagus and one giant twice baked russet potato split between us. Sunday morning I made a steak, asparagus, and mushroom omelette, with sliced tomatoes from my boss’s garden. For lunch we ate leftover baked potato! There was absolutely no waste to that delicious meal. Last night we got mediocre Chinese. It was ok, and I didn’t have to cook! ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1343 "2022-06-27T12:54:17Z")
I made the best stir fry style rice last night but in the oven. I roasted mushrooms, carrots, green beans and onion in olive oil. Then I took the leftover white rice from Saturday’s take out and crumbled it on top of the veg. Mixed in Soy, ginger and sesame, put it back in the oven. I meant to cover it so it could steam up but got involved with the baby backs in the instant pot and forgot. The rice was fricking great, loved the texture had a little crunch going on. IP ribs were yummy, pressure cooked it first, then switched it to the fry lid and zapped it to give it some char. Crisp skin tender meat. Easy clean up. ---
**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:** [June 28, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1344 "2022-06-28T01:38:35Z")
Boneless pork chops with mustard/apricot jam sauce, red cabbage stewed with apples, onion and balsamic vinegar, potatoes au gratin, and blackberries. ---
**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:** [June 28, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1345 "2022-06-28T03:04:45Z")
Pizza with pesto, mushrooms, artichokes, sundried tomato, and vegan cashew ricotta. There’s enough left over for another dinner tomorrow. ---
**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 28, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1346 "2022-06-28T10:42:12Z")
Hot sausage sandwiches with onions/peppers/tomato sauce. Vodka. ---
**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 28, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1347 "2022-06-28T21:56:48Z")
Caesar salad with grilled chicken, Pillsbury Grands biscuits, and a glass of ice water. Later, coconut macaroons drizzled with Hershey’s chocolate syrup, and a glass of cold milk. ---
**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:** [June 29, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1348 "2022-06-29T00:46:39Z")
Panko-breaded tilapia filets with various refrigerator door condiments. ---
**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 29, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1349 "2022-06-29T11:08:57Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Hot sausage sandwiches with onions/peppers/tomato sauce. Leftovers (delicious). For dessert I stewed some rhubarb, added an equal amount of sliced strawberries, then added a sliced banana and simmered awhile. Served over ice cream. ---
**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 29, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1350 "2022-06-29T19:43:30Z")
Mac-and-cheese eggrolls and tater tots, washed down with a glass of Truth IPA. Later, raspberries from our backyard garden and vanilla ice cream. ---
**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 29, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1351 "2022-06-29T19:47:03Z")
Tonight will be leftover gumbo, made with shrimp, crawfish and andouille sausage. It’s always better the next day! ---
**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:** [June 30, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1352 "2022-06-30T01:34:57Z")
I grabbed a poke bowl on the way home. Too lazy to cook tonight. ---
**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:** [June 30, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1353 "2022-06-30T01:35:37Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > > [@kayaker](#): > > > > Hot sausage sandwiches with onions/peppers/tomato sauce. > > Leftovers (delicious). Sounds delicious! ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1354 "2022-06-30T03:22:37Z")
Leftover pizza ❤ ---
**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:** [June 30, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1355 "2022-06-30T04:08:50Z")
We went supremely lazy and had McDonald’s. She had teeny cheeseburgers, and I kind of panicked at the drive thru and ordered a Quarter Pounder with bacon and cheese. It wasn’t a total mistake, the bacon was pretty good for a McDonald’s affair, but it kind of showed up the rest of the burger. I’ll probably get McNuggets next time. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1356 "2022-07-01T14:26:57Z")
Next two nights: another pack of the _sous vide_ piri-piri chicken I mentioned before, to use up leftover sides. This stuff has been precooked _sous vide_ and requires only browning in the oven. Tonight: piri-piri chicken with leftover vegetable-broth and porcini mushroom rice. Tomorrow: rest of the chicken with leftover seasoned wedge roast potatoes and Greek salad. Greek salad seems to be temporarily displacing Caesar salad as my fave. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1357 "2022-07-01T14:27:36Z")
Grilled breaded chicken, mashed potatoes with BBQ sauce, and a small tossed salad with Caesar dressing, croutons and bacon bits, and a glass of ice water. Later, more raspberries from our backyard garden and vanilla ice cream. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2022, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1358 "2022-07-01T14:37:15Z")
We went old skool and visited a local steakhouse last night that’s been around since 1969. I doubt much has changed in the dining room or on the menu since then. So - steak, baked potato and iceberg lettuce salad. Every table also gets a basket of crackers with pots of spreadable cheese and pate and a side of carrots, celery and pickled onions. ---
**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:** [July 1, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1359 "2022-07-01T15:13:01Z")
A nice lentil stew with turkey sausages. Way too much wine with it. ---
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1360 "2022-07-01T15:41:58Z")
Outback Alice Springs Chicken copycat recipe, surprisingly good. ---
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1361 "2022-07-02T03:02:10Z")
romansperson, I love that. The place you went reminds me of going out to dinner with my grandparents when I was small and easily impressed by the “luxury.” Except our relish tray would have had highly coveted black olives which Grandad would pretend to take. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=67) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=69)