# 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:** 74
**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 11, 2022, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1462 "2022-08-11T03:21:32Z")
Zucchini fritters, corn on the cob, grilled Turkey. Vodka/rocks. ---
**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 11, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1463 "2022-08-11T15:54:53Z")
Mac and cheese with cut-up hot dogs, and a glass of ice water. Later, finished off my mint chocolate chip milkshake (adding some more milk and Hershey’s syrup along the way). ---
**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:** [August 13, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1464 "2022-08-13T19:19:33Z")
An old favourite again – frenched jerk-marinated pork chops on the grill, preceded by vodka martinis and accompanied by Spanish Tempranillo, fries, and a Greek salad. Perfect weather for it, too – around 75°F under clear blue skies. ---
**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 14, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1465 "2022-08-14T12:05:11Z")
We went to see a local ska/reggae band at VooDoo Brewery Bier Pub. Along with beer and rhum punch, we had: 🌽 Street Corn Nachos - roasted corn with queso sauce, cilantro, oven baked tortillas, lime crema, queso fresco, fresh lime & street corn seasoning. A white pizza, heavy on the garlic, with extreme dill pickle slices. ---
**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 14, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1466 "2022-08-14T16:05:59Z")
At a fancy country club event last night, I had a Caesar salad, small grilled steak, cheese tortellini and rigatoni marinara, washed down with two Dortmunders and a glass of ice water. Later, two chocolate biscotti and a cup of decaf. ---
**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 14, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1467 "2022-08-14T19:21:38Z")
Last night we went to Herrerra’s, a storied Tex-Mex place around the corner. Absolutely as good as any I’ve had. We both had cheese and chili enchiladas. She had a taco accompanying hers, I had a guac chalupa and a bean chalupa accompanying mine. ---
**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 14, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1468 "2022-08-14T23:26:17Z")
Our local Giant Eagle had nice snapper in the fish department. I grilled a one pound fillet, then sliced it into two for plating. Harder these it sounds. I’ve been practicing cutting fish for sushi, etc and I was very pleased with the outcome. With that we had mashed potatoes (gf’s request), coleslaw and a grilled peach. I’m drinking Maker’s Mark on ice and should probably stop. It’s a gift from a friend and I’m happy to be drinking it. Leftover chocolate zucchini cake later. ---
**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 14, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1469 "2022-08-14T23:44:05Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Maker’s Mark I’ve put a good dent in the bottle. Can totally see what you bourbon drinkers see in the stuff. ---
**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:** [August 14, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1470 "2022-08-14T23:49:31Z")
Pastitsio tonight, with green beans almondine, garlic bread and some really good Honeycrisp apples. Rose to drink. Our meal was al fresco tonight since we’ve had several days in a row now where it is not unbearable to be outside. ---
**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 15, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1471 "2022-08-15T12:04:04Z")
I made a rack of ribs with corn on the cob, cole slaw, and Ranch Style Beans. Orange sherbet for dessert for me. Mr Rebo had ice cream bars. Two! ---
**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 15, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1472 "2022-08-15T17:45:41Z")
Pancakes with butter and real Vermont syrup, and too much bacon and a big glass of OJ. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1473 "2022-08-15T20:28:14Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Pancakes with butter and real Vermont syrup, and **too much bacon** and a big glass of OJ. No such thing. ---
**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:** [August 15, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1474 "2022-08-15T20:35:42Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > drinking Maker’s Mark on ice and should probably stop. It’s a gift from a friend Did it have the standard red wax seal? I’ve seen special-occasion bottles with red/white/blue (around 4th of July) and back in Austin, you could usually get burnt-orange ones. (Hook 'em horns! \m/ Get drunk!) I vaguely recall red & green bottles around Christmas, 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:** [August 15, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1475 "2022-08-15T20:59:34Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Did it have the standard red wax seal? Yes it did (does). Only halfway gone. ---
**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 15, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1476 "2022-08-15T23:54:35Z")
I grilled some turkey breast cutlets, let them cool, shredded them, then mixed the meat with a barbecue sauce I made. This went onto buns and topped with sliced American cheese. Air fried green beans a neighbor grew after tossing them in oil, garlic salt, crushed red pepper, and sesame seeds. Pinot noir to drink. ETA: I purposely overcook the green beans so they are crunchy. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1477 "2022-08-15T23:59:09Z")
Pantry pasta - some linguini, some doctored up jarred pasta sauce, some cheap shaker cheese. It will do for a Monday. ---
**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:** [August 16, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1478 "2022-08-16T04:34:00Z")
Jerk chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. ---
**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 16, 2022, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1479 "2022-08-16T11:49:17Z")
Last night was bowtie pasta primavera with tons of mushrooms. It was time to cook them! Basically I cleaned out the veggie drawer. Tonight will be cheeseburgers. Maybe Juicy Lucys - (how do you type that? Lucies? Lucy’s?) - but I’ve never made them. ---
**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 16, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1480 "2022-08-16T16:11:33Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > > [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > > > Pancakes with butter and real Vermont syrup, and **too much bacon** and a big glass of OJ. > > No such thing. I hear you. ---
**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:** [August 19, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1481 "2022-08-19T22:45:27Z")
Chicken Shawarma on the grill. **[This looks like a great recipe](https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-sharwama-middle-eastern/)** that I’ll try sometime, but on this occasion TBH I’m using pre-marinated kabobs, although from a trusted store-made source that has many other great marinades, and it does smell wonderfully of Middle Eastern spices, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. As usual, I expect to have lots of leftovers for ramen noodle lunches! According to that recipe, Chicken Shawarma goes well Greek salad and a yogurt dipping sauce, so in that sense seems similar to souvlaki and would probably go well with tzatziki and Greek salad with feta dressing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=73) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=75)