# 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:** 72
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1422 "2022-07-25T04:10:38Z")
King Ranch Chicken, for the first time ever. Very good. Depending on how well the leftovers reheat, would make again. ---
**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 25, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1423 "2022-07-25T16:54:06Z")
Last night I made Margarita Wings, marinated in a POTENT lime and orange margarita. I had to test the marinade beforehand - quite tasty! Sides were corn on the cob and a cold orzo/veggie salad. Delicious! Tonight might be something easier. That was a lot of prep! I wish Mr Rebo liked sardines! That sounds 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:** [July 25, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1424 "2022-07-25T17:08:20Z")
I grilled a nice salmon filet, six ears of corn, and two peaches. Everything was coming along fine until my propane started to run out. I kept the grill cover down and switched to a new tank, but when I opened the lid to relight the grill, everything looked done! Indeed it was, though the salmon was medium rare. ---
**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 25, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1425 "2022-07-25T17:14:12Z")
Don’t you hate that? You got lucky. ---
**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 25, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1426 "2022-07-25T17:31:37Z")
Last night I lost power for a while, so I moved he ribs from the oven to the weber kettle, and am glad I did. I was feeling lazy and didn’t want to fire up the grill, so started the oven. Anyway, a few hours on the grill and an ear of corn later the ribs were great. ---
**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 25, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1427 "2022-07-25T18:42:10Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > You got lucky. Heh, my gf told me I should have changed tanks before dinner. I told her I was fine with being lucky. ---
**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 27, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1428 "2022-07-27T20:54:16Z")
A BBQ chicken wrap with tater tots and a Truth IPA. Later, some Oreos and a glass of cold 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:** [July 28, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1429 "2022-07-28T13:28:27Z")
We had my daughter and son-in-law over for dinner last night. We usually meet at an Indian restaurant because they are vegetarians and my daughter is lactose intolerant, but I felt like tackling a meal for them. I made meatloaf. Specifically it was vegan meatloaf made with French lentils, mushrooms, and ten other veggies. I was surprised at how close it was to “real” meatloaf consistency. I served riced cauliflower pancakes with it. Grilled peaches for dessert. ---
**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 28, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1430 "2022-07-28T13:41:29Z")
Last night I grilled ribeye steaks and made baked potatoes and steamed asparagus for my son’s birthday. I knew he was bringing older granddaughter with him, but I got surprised when younger granddaughter came, too! It was a fun night. We might order in tonight. Maybe KFC. ---
**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 31, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1431 "2022-07-31T19:22:35Z")
My vegan meatloaf was such a hit that my daughter and SIL came over last night for another vegetarian meal. I made Chana Masala (chickpeas in a spicy sauce) and my version of Gobi Manchurian (batter fried cauliflower with a very spicy sauce). Mango Lassi to drink. There wasn’t enough food left to satisfy a housefly. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1432 "2022-07-31T20:06:27Z")
Tonight is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken. Cooked on the smoker. ---
**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 31, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1433 "2022-07-31T21:35:27Z")
You made jalapeño poppers, stuffed a chicken with them, then smoked the chicken? Sounds interesting…… ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1434 "2022-07-31T22:41:38Z")
Basically a large jalapeno stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and bbq seasoning, stuffed into a large (1b) boneless skinless chicken breast, then wrapped in bacon and smoked at 250 for two hours. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1435 "2022-08-01T00:59:31Z")
General Tsos chicken and fried rice. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2022, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1436 "2022-08-01T04:53:39Z")
Tonight was leftovers from last night. Green chile chicken tacos with a stripe of green jalapeno sauce, and a stripe of red habenero sauce from HEB. Good last night, good tonight. Still enough for one of us to have lunch tomorrow. at least. I hope I’m the lucky one who gets hungry first. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1437 "2022-08-01T11:20:09Z")
That sounds incredible. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1438 "2022-08-01T13:55:57Z")
Last night was grilled chicken legs and smoked sausage, along with my Famous\* macaroni salad and corn on the cob. Beans just for my husband because I have to be in the office today. 😃 \*My granddaughter texted me to ask for the recipe! ---
**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:** [August 4, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1439 "2022-08-04T16:06:44Z")
Tuna fish and lettuce sandwich and a bag of Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips. Later, some maple cotton candy I bought at a local community festival, and Swedish vanilla crisps. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1440 "2022-08-04T16:07:25Z")
Potato skins with sour cream and bacon. ---
**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:** [August 4, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1441 "2022-08-04T19:37:46Z")
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