# What's for dinner tonight? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 28, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266 "2014-07-28T18:48:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/21 "2014-07-29T02:45:16Z")
Slop. Pasta and rice, plus a can of chili, heavy on garlic powder and pepper, in the microwave, then eaten right out of the bowl. Minimizes washing up. One bowl, one spoon. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/22 "2014-07-29T03:55:30Z")
I don’t know what to call it. Cubed up some red potatoes, boiled them until almost done and then drained them an set aside. Put a can of diced fire roasted tomatoes, a little extra water and polish sausage in the pan, simmered until the sausages were done then put them in the bowl with the potatoes. Added a diced yellow zucchini to the tomato-sausage simmer with a bit of added roasted garlic, added a few cubes of cream cheese and simmered that until the squash was done, not long. Cut up the sausage and then dumped everything back into the pot, stirred it all up, simmered it all together for about 5 minutes. Will make about 4 large meals. So, potato-sausage-zucchini-creamed-tomato stew? It’s really tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/23 "2014-07-29T16:04:59Z")
Well I have hamburger thawed. I’ve also got a ton of tomatoes, cukes, and green peppers from the garden. I do _not_ have any hamburger buns. So hmmm. I’ll figure it out. ---
**Author:** ![RobDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@RobDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobDog)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/24 "2014-07-29T16:11:51Z")
> [@Sattua](#): > > Well I have hamburger thawed. I’ve also got a ton of tomatoes, cukes, and green peppers from the garden. I do _not_ have any hamburger buns. So hmmm. > > I’ll figure it out. Do you have a food processor? I’m making gazpacho tonight, and apart from garlic, olive oil and some stale bread it looks like you’ve got the makings too. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/25 "2014-07-29T17:19:22Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > We’re going out to [del]a wine-tasting dinner[/del] get properly schnockered, but the kids will have a choice of leftover stir-fry or leftover stroganoff. They’ll probably just eat some Cheerios. Okay, tonight we’re _all_ having leftover stir-fry and leftover stroganoff! Cheerios optional. ---
**Author:** ![That\_Don\_Guy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/that_don_guy/32/538_2.png) [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/26 "2014-07-29T17:45:54Z")
Today is Tuesday, so, naturally, it’s Taco Night…no, wait, it’s Meatball Sub and Mac & Cheese night. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/27 "2014-07-29T17:50:42Z")
Grilled strip sirloin marinated in rosemary, S & P, and olive oil. Roasted smashed baby red potatoes with shallots and garlic, with a rocket salad- shredded carrot, cucumber, sliced radishes and grated bella vitano cheese, with a homemade lime honey vinaigrette. And maybe garlic bread. Magnum caramel ice cream bars for dessert with a nice bottle of Ex Nihilo pinot noir. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/28 "2014-07-29T17:56:11Z")
Mixed strawberries, blueberries, kiwi and mandarins. Venison backstrap cooked with onions, tomatos and okra. ---
**Author:** ![Becky2844](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/29 "2014-07-29T18:03:10Z")
Either microwave Chinese or microwave Mexican. Yay! no cooking. And there’s some salad left, too. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/30 "2014-07-29T18:07:23Z")
I still have some sausage penne left over, but I might make poutine instead. ---
**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:** [July 29, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/31 "2014-07-29T18:32:53Z")
We’ve gotten into the habit of making at least a couple of meals/week meatless, so tonight is stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy and green beans. Very cheap and very filling. We usually alternate carrots with the green beans and egg noodles with the potatoes. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/32 "2014-07-29T18:49:49Z")
Uh, on second thought, I’m heading over to **swampspruce** ’s house! ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/33 "2014-07-29T18:55:55Z")
Brats and chips and, maybe, home-canned pickles. ---
**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 31, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/34 "2014-07-31T15:40:15Z")
Got a skirt steak, made fajitas last night. Marinade was cumin + cayenne + soy sauce + red wine vinegar + mustard + [del]pineapple juice[/del] white zinfandel (hey, I needed a sweet liquid!) for the meat, with sweet onions and bell pepper grilled up while the meat was resting, and cilantro and sour cream and cheese for garnish. It was gooo-oooood. Breakfast today = last night’s leftovers! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elemenopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5e925/32.png) [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/35 "2014-07-31T16:00:32Z")
I made tom kha gai the other night; it would have been perfect except I put the whole can of coconut cream in (note to self–NOT the same as coconut milk) and it came out a bit too sweet and rich. But, we’re having the leftovers tonight–with extra lime, cilantro, chili, and rice this time–should be tasty enough. Watermelon and a bit of Blue Bell Vanilla for afters. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/36 "2014-07-31T17:53:35Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Uh, on second thought, I’m heading over to **swampspruce** ’s house! Sorry I missed this as I would have invited you.🙂 It was delicious although we had to skip dessert as we were too full. Tonight, homemade grilled chicken burgers with spanish rice and caprese salad. Blueberries and cream for dessert. Sleeman’s Cream Ale while cooking pour moi and a glass or two of rioja for SWMBO. If you don’t feel like cooking , **DB** , you can come over. Sorry I was thoughtless before… ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/37 "2014-07-31T18:18:58Z")
I totally should! We’re keeping it low-key tonight, with spaghetti and meatballs or tacos, whichever seems easiest after I get my tired self home. ---
**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 31, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/38 "2014-07-31T18:43:16Z")
Probably just a bowl of sugary cereal. Had a big lunch, with buffalo chicken wraps, pasta salad, and a fruit cup. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/39 "2014-07-31T18:49:11Z")
Panini. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266/40 "2014-08-01T15:26:56Z")
> [@swampspruce](#): > > Sorry I missed this as I would have invited you.🙂 It was delicious although we had to skip dessert as we were too full. > > Tonight, homemade grilled chicken burgers with spanish rice and caprese salad. Blueberries and cream for dessert. Sleeman’s Cream Ale while cooking pour moi and a glass or two of rioja for SWMBO. If you don’t feel like cooking , **DB** , you can come over. Sorry I was thoughtless before… So, dinner didn’t quite work out the way I planned; 32 C and I didn’t feel like cooking so after watching the gathering thunderheads ( I love watching Prairie storms) on the deck with a few beers, we ordered Dominos. Not quite as Gucci as I had planned, so maybe the above will be dinner tonight… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight/694266.md?page=3)