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Whats for dinner

54 replies

Theyikesdyke · 03/03/2026 17:56

Thought i'd share as im pretty sure people will be shocked.

Im eating leftovers from a Chinese i ordered with a friend on Saturday...its Tuesday.

It was fine and no rice was consumed.

I am now sick to death of chinese food and wont be ordering it again anytime soon!!!

Go on whats for dinner ?

--- reason i think people will be shocked, because ive seen the iconic "pearl clutchers" discuss chinese leftovers previously. Im not unreasonable it was good !!!

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TheGriffle · 03/03/2026 17:58

I would kill for a Chinese right now. We’re having sausage, mash, peas, sweetcorn and yorkies.

BarbarianBabs · 03/03/2026 17:58

Cauliflower and chickpea curry!

PinotPinot · 03/03/2026 17:59

I eat leftovers from takeaways. Never had an issue.

I am roasting a chicken today and having with cauliflower cheese, peas and a bit of bread

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Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 03/03/2026 18:02

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Theyikesdyke · 03/03/2026 18:23

pizzaHeart · 03/03/2026 18:00

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You WHAT ???? i want to be bathed in hot and sour soup when i die

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Theyikesdyke · 03/03/2026 18:24

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 03/03/2026 18:02

I finished Friday’s takeaway curry yesterday (with freshly steamed rice). I regret nothing.

Having char siu pork tonight. The meat has been marinating since yesterday. Will have with rice (we like rice!) and spicy broccoli salad.

At some point, I will also eat a giant Twix. 😁

Oh ive not have a twix in yonks....little tesco might be seeing me later. Ive been trying to be "healthy"... my sweet treat is the forest feast roasted almonds covered in choc

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Theyikesdyke · 03/03/2026 18:25

NoYourNameChanged · 03/03/2026 18:00

Chicken, ham and pea risotto. It was bloody lovely!

I LOVE a risotto, its on my summer menu every year

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