# 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:** 98
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1942 "2023-01-09T01:26:39Z")
Yes please! Tonight was carne guisada with tortillas and sliced apples for us. ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1943 "2023-01-09T01:27:31Z")
Spaghetti with garlic bread, and iced tea. No 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:** [January 9, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1944 "2023-01-09T01:31:51Z")
Spiced cheese balls with marinara sauce, shrimp pasta in a light cream sauce, rum punch and an ice water. For afters, apple pie _a la mode_ (the apples were baked not nearly long enough). ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1945 "2023-01-09T01:32:37Z")
Ribeye steak sandwich with caramelized onions & gorgonzola on ciabatta with lemon horseradish aioli. ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1946 "2023-01-09T01:39:09Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > > [@Biggirl](#): > > > > Bacon AND sausage? Is that keilbasa? > > Yes ma’am, it sure was! Having both was gilding the lily a bit but hey, ya only live once. Sounds perfect! My problem is that I’ve been spoiled by keilbasa from the ethnic stores of Montreal, Canada’s culinary center. I have yet to find any here in Ontario with the amazing aroma of the real stuff. Fortunately, there’s a local outfit that makes smoked garlic sausage that is equally as aromatic and smoky, and that’s what I’m gonna use when I attempt to replicate your delicious-looking recipe! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1947 "2023-01-09T01:40:02Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > Ribeye steak sandwich with caramelized onions & gorgonzola on ciabatta with lemon horseradish aioli. Drool! I do NOT need much encouragement. Here you go, romansperson! [https://imgur.com/a/jdHjtAA](https://imgur.com/a/jdHjtAA) ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1948 "2023-01-09T02:08:21Z")
That looks _awesome_. What goes on the chicken other than chipotles in adobo? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1949 "2023-01-09T02:13:27Z")
Like I remember. Random stuff! Recaito, onion, garlic, adobo seasoning, sazon, olive oil, pepper, chili powder (made from grounded, dried chilis I have), pepper, paprika, cumin-- um-- other stuffs maybe? Hot sauce, I think I remember adding. . … Puerto Rican stuffs! ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1950 "2023-01-09T02:17:26Z")
Hm, I have all of that stuff save the recaito (I do have sofrito) … and I have some chicken I need to use up … ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1951 "2023-01-09T04:28:48Z")
Tonight was pan fried pork chops in garlic/rosemary/thyme butter, with fingerling potatoes roasted in olive oil on the side. ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1952 "2023-01-09T06:25:52Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > when I attempt to replicate your delicious-looking recipe! Pro tip: I’ve gotten better results when, oddly, I cook everything separately, then toss together at the end (with the garlic, since it needs such a short time on heat) to meld the flavors. But I prefer to get the onions nicely browned, the bacon rendered low’n’slow, a bit higher heat on the sausage for a good sear, etc. Then introduce everyone to each other back in the pan, add the garlic and, off heat, green onions. I’ve tried cooking everything together the way it _looks_ like you should and invariably something isn’t done properly. ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1953 "2023-01-09T06:35:51Z")
Thanks for the pro tip! I had been planning on oven-roasting the potatoes first anyway, and sauteeing the onions separately because that’s how I’m used to doing them. I may also sautee some small cremini mushrooms and throw those in, too. The thing I like best about your dinner hash is that it contains all of my favourite ingredients! ---
**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:** [January 9, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1954 "2023-01-09T12:28:35Z")
Heated up some leftover pork roast, made some gravy to go along with it. Served that over a slice of bread. Roasted carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Genesse Cream Ale to drink. ---
**Author:** ![dummygladhands71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1955 "2023-01-10T02:05:05Z")
The pot roast you knew personally? ---
**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:** [January 10, 2023, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1956 "2023-01-10T03:17:06Z")
Tonight was linguine with feta cheese, red onions sauteed in lemon infused olive oil and marjoram, a green salad and some nut bread. Tomorrow is strip steak, spinach souffle, bread and fruit. ---
**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:** [January 10, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1957 "2023-01-10T03:25:59Z")
Vegetable burrito and leftover steak sandwich from yesterday. ---
**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:** [January 10, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1958 "2023-01-10T03:42:55Z")
> [@dummygladhands71](#): > > The pot roast you knew personally? The pot roast that he knew personally, and that knew him, liked him, and _ **trusted** _ him. 😭 ---
**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:** [January 10, 2023, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1959 "2023-01-10T03:57:34Z")
Dinner tonight consists of snacking, namely: Ramen noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and green onions Toasted bacon & egg & tomato sandwich Pork and vegetable dim sum, fried then steamed, with chili garlic and soy sauce ---
**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:** [January 10, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1960 "2023-01-10T04:00:04Z")
Leftover pork chops. rolls and potatoes. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015/1961 "2023-01-10T04:01:21Z")
Corn chowder that I whipped up with pantry and fridge ingredients. (Corn, potato, onion, celery, Canadian bacon, milk, cream, broth.) and lasagna (bolognese & bechamel) left over from last night. God, I love soups so much. I really should make them more than one or two times a week. When I was growing up, pretty much every dinner started with a soup course. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=97) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015.md?page=99)