# 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:** 69
**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:** [July 2, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1362 "2022-07-02T03:42:42Z")
Curch’s spicy chicken tenders and fried okra. ---
**Author:** ![GoodOldKJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc79bd/32.png) [@GoodOldKJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodOldKJ)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2022, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1363 "2022-07-02T07:09:25Z")
We had Wendy’s tonight. I ordered the baconator fries and a large chili and dumped my chilli on the fries because who doesn’t love loaded fries? ---
**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 2, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1364 "2022-07-02T12:43:18Z")
Hawaiian Pizza, Southern Tier 2X IPA to drink. For dessert I Supremed a grapefruit and two oranges. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1365 "2022-07-02T16:10:14Z")
Tonight will be giant prawns seared in garlic butter and chili flakes. Not sure what I’ll have with it yet. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1366 "2022-07-02T17:37:38Z")
Beef sandwiches with ( checks fridge) provolone cheese and giardiniera.Tonight I’ll make the sub buns in the bread machine, carmelize onions and gently reheat slices of beef. I’ve been scouting the grocery store meat aisle trying to catch a beef tenderloin roast when it gets reduced once it reaches it sell by date. Got 5 lb’er a couple weeks ago and roasted it, froze the leftovers. Salad greens with basil and chives from the overgrown garden. Founders or Cigar City Brewing, maybe a Rosso Amare from Newaygo Wines. ---
**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 2, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1367 "2022-07-02T18:57:55Z")
That’s exactly what this place is like, a real blast from the past. I just loved the Captain’s Wafers that came in the cracker basket when I was a kid (and we put a serious dent in them the other night too). We only ever had cheap saltines at home so that was just the bomb to me, lol. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1368 "2022-07-03T00:15:35Z")
Tonight I was invited to a friend’s house, and she makes fantastic food. We had barbacoa and discada (chorizo, breakfast sausage and bacon) tacos. Beans and rice for the sides, naturally. They were amazing. My only complaint is that I can’t get them to make them for me on command. ---
**Author:** ![eenerms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1369 "2022-07-03T03:02:25Z")
Mahi-mahi taco salad with fresh cherry tomatoes . ---
**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 3, 2022, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1370 "2022-07-03T12:26:22Z")
We had my MIL and BIL over for the day. Dinner was ribs, tortellini salad, and watermelon. Perfect summer dinner. ---
**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:** [July 3, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1371 "2022-07-03T19:25:56Z")
I’m about to throw some country style ribs on the grill. Got it set loooow and smoky. I’ll toss some asparagus on much later. ---
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1372 "2022-07-04T02:39:23Z")
Gonna try air fryer Hasselbacks. ---
**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 4, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1373 "2022-07-04T16:07:16Z")
Roast beef slices with salt, smoky cheese spread on Triscuits, and some cheddar-and-sour-cream potato chips, with a glass of ice water. Later, homemade chocolate pie on a graham cracker crust with whipped 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 4, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1374 "2022-07-04T23:48:32Z")
Cheddar pub burgers, mac n cheese ([out of a can!](https://www.heinz.co.uk/pasta/meals/product/100185200061/macaroni-cheese)) that I tarted up a bit with pepper and extra cheese, corn on the cob and peach cobbler. Also had an excellent Chianti to go with - we’re planning on visiting the winery that made it in October and I’m sure it will be even better on premises. ---
**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 5, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1375 "2022-07-05T02:27:32Z")
Two cheese dogs with ketchup, and canned corn with butter and pepper, with a glass of ice water. For afters, another slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream. ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1376 "2022-07-05T03:30:08Z")
Brats + grilled onions with corn on the cob for a side last night and leftovers today. I wish I had enough for another day of leftovers. ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1377 "2022-07-05T14:44:03Z")
Yesterday was BBQ ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, cornbread, salad, cheesecake, and cookies. ---
**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:** [July 6, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1378 "2022-07-06T12:41:22Z")
Over the weekend I made “gringo” enchiladas - not authentic in the least but very tasty! I also did some BBQ chicken wings on the grill with pasta salad and sliced tomatoes. Last night I made pepper steak and white rice. I have leftover pepper steak, but I left the damn rice on low until time to do the dishes and ended up with a stuck-on mess, and no leftover rice! Tonight shall be… undecided. Might make a pot roast in the Instant Pot. Might make shrimp some way… ---
**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 6, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1379 "2022-07-06T13:33:10Z")
From my friend’s sushi food truck, a poke bowl with yellowtail hamachi, shoyu-tamago, summer slaw, scallion, Brazil nut, furikake, and tamari-sesame. Also a Three Little Fish futomaki made up as a chef’s choice roll. ---
**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 6, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1380 "2022-07-06T14:25:20Z")
Mac and cheese with a cut-up hot dog in it, with a good dash of Bacon Salt; Triscuits and a glass of ice water. Later, backyard raspberries and vanilla ice cream. ---
**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:** [July 8, 2022, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1381 "2022-07-08T03:01:09Z")
A bit of sirloin, with lotsa onions and a few baby potatoes. [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/1mMmM9m.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/8bjAl43) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=68) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=70)