Dillon Ate . . . Momma’s Home Cookin!

Everyday is Mother’s Day!

     I had the pleasure of going home to Duval for a minute w/ my lady and oooooweee my Momma was cookin! Here are some of the tasty treats she had for us while we were there…. Thanks Momma! I love you!

My Momma is a Master in the Kitchen!

Spinach Salad w/ Sauteed Mandarin Oranges, Marcona Almonds & a Citrus Vinaigrette.

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho and Ahi Tuna-Avocado Ceviche

Momma's Gazpacho

Ahi Tuna-Avocado Ceviche w/ Chimmichurri

Carla's "Caprese" - w/ Avocado & Spinach, Garnished w/ Ahi Tuna Ceviche

Momma's Fried Okra w/ Diced Green Tomato & Onion

Angel Hair Pasta w/ Basil, Spinach, Cherry Tomato, EVOO & Parmesean

Redfish "Sandwich" - 2 dusted filets of Florida Redfish w/ Mashed Potatoes & a Sautee of Asparagus & Bell Pepper

Bananas Foster w/ Hagen Daaz "Tres Leches" Ice Cream


Dillon Ate . . . A Grilled Feast For Valentine’s Day

Tail for Valentine’s

Gettin Some Tail...

Dillon is Grillin.

Lemon-White Wine Braised Lobster Tail & Sesame Soy Bok Choy

Roasted Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes w/ Rosemary & Garlic. Finished w/ Evoo & Sea Salt.

Honey Sesame Soy Seared Ahi Tuna Steak (Sushi Grade from Dekalb Farmer's Market)

Lemon-White Wine Sauteed Rapini w/ Garlic & Shallot

Tuscan Bread Salad: Arugula, Avocado, Radish, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Evoo, Lemon Vinaigrette

Lady Daisey stir's Feresheteh's Lemon Buerre Blanc.

Honey Sesame-Soy Grilled Bok Choy

Chef Four Burners hits the Grill!

Dinner is served.

Dark Chocolate Garnache Cake from Highland Bakery


Dillon Ate . . . Snowed-In Soup: Kale, Collard & Cannellini Bean

Souper Snow!

Nothing like that home cooked soup.

Soup tastes even better the next day. Add a Presidente - word to Dexter.

My girl and I hooked up the flyest soup while we were snowed in. It’s real easy: Saute’ mirepoix (Carrot, Onion & Celery) in your soup pot w/ garlic, shallot & habañero pepper. Add a veggie bouillon Cube, diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 6 or so cups of water. Simmer over slow heat for 10-15 minutes. Add Shitake & White Mushrooms, Cannellini Beans, Collards & Kale. Simmer for 10-15 minutes more. Serve in a big ole bowl and finish w/ Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Parsley & Raw Collards, sliced into ribbons and tossed in extra virgin olive oil.  Eat it with a baguette!


Dillon Ate . . . A Homemade New Year’s Brunch

1.1.11

The first meal of the new decade!

 

2-0 to the Double Uno!

Free Range Egg Scramble w/ Red Pepper, Oyster Mushroom & Cheddar Cheese

Tri-Colored Potato Hash w/ Garlic, Rosemary & Onion

Organic Biscuit w/ Earth Balance Vegan Butter & Local Honey

Raw Kale Salad w/ Lemon, Shallot, Orange Bell Pepper & Carrot

Homemade Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary w/ Pickled Okra

MAD Hot Sauce!


Dillon Ate . . . Mac N’ Cheese & Champagne

Mac N Cheez, You Know the Steez

The flyest.

Voila

You know you wish this fork was yours.

Mac N Cheese w/ Cheap Champagne:

Capatavi Pasta w/ Gruyere, Aged Gouda, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Aged Farmhouse Cheddar. Topped with Panko bread crumbs and baked off. Finished w/ Scallion.


Dillon Ate . . . A Tempeh Reuben at Ria’s Bluebird

Best Sammy in ATL

Let it be known that “Ria’s Bluebird” on Memorial Drive in ATL is basically my favorite spot to catch breakfast or lunch – period! Check for it if you ain’t been- vegetarian and meatatarian alike…

Tempeh, Sauerkraut, Dijon & Swiss on Grilled Marbled Rye over Field Greens w/ Tomato Vinaigrette


Dillon Ate . . . A Veggie Burger on Garlic Naan

You Don’t Know Naan!

Veggie Burger on Garlic Naan w/ Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach, Sprouts, Avocado & Red Onion

Serve 'em up!


Dillon Ate . . . Waffles w/ Fruit Compote

My Waffles are Unlawful

Whole Wheat Waffles w/ Summer Fruit Compote

That’s those organic whole-wheat waffles w/ a Peach, Mango, Strawberry-Cinammon Compote. BLAM!


DillonAteThat.com TV Presents: “Slammin’ Bagel Sammich”

Keep it Kosher, Baybee!


Dillon Ate . . . Another Bangin’ Breakfast!

You Know You Wish You Woke Up to This!

Causin Mad Damage with my Sammich!

Free-Range Egg Sammich on Sprouted Rye Toast:

w/ Spinach, Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion & Hella Hot Sauce (CRYSTAL!)

Tri-Colored Potato Hash:

w/ Garlic, Onion, Button & Shitake Mushrooms, Squash, & Zucchini. Garnished w/ Avocado & Cilantro.


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