Dillon Ate . . . Iranian Food at Persepolis Restaurant
Posted: November 10, 2010 Filed under: Chicken!, Iranian, MEAT!, Middle Eastern, Persian, Vegetarian | Tags: Atlanta, Basmati, Cuisine, Ghymeh, Iran, Kebab, Lavash, Lentils, Mint, Persepolis, Persian, Saffron, Stew, Tahdig, Vegetarian Leave a comment »Iran. Iate.
Persepolis Restaurant - Atlanta, Ga
Fresh Mint, Basil, Iranian Feta Cheese, Radish & Walnuts
Iranian Lavash Bread
Tahdig (Crispy Long Grain Rice) w/ Ghymeh (Lentil & Beef Stew)
Vegetarian Zereshk Polo - Saffron Basmati Rice w/ Barberries & Caramelized Onions, Charred Vegetable Kebab
Fesenjoon - Pomegranate & Walnut Stew w/ Chicken & Saffron Basmati Rice
Dillon Ate… Ahi Tuna over Cous Cous
Posted: October 11, 2010 Filed under: Middle Eastern, Pescaterian | Tags: Ahi Tuna, CousCous, Dillon, DillonMaurer, Quinoa, Relish, Sherry, Shitake, Tuna Leave a comment »Ahi…Aha!
- This ain’t Tuna from the can, g!
- This ain’t Tuna from the can, g!
Olive Oil Seared Yellowfin Ahi Tuna over 5-Grain Medley of Cous Cous, Orzo, Quinoa & Red Bean w/ Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Shitake Mushrooms. Finished w/ a Tomato, Cucumber & Sherry Vinegar Relish.
Dillon Ate… Red Quinoa w/ Homegrown Kale & Collards
Posted: May 3, 2010 Filed under: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Vietnamese | Tags: Collards, Cooking, Dillon, DillonAteThat, DillonMaurer, Kale, Quinoa, Rap, Vegan, Vegetarian, WhiteWine 2 Comments »My Quinoa is Qrack!
Red Quinoa w/ Squash, Zucchini, Carrot, Shitake & Onion. Topped w/ Collards & Kale Sauteed in White Wine
Dillon Ate . . . At The Dekalb Farmer’s Market
Posted: September 19, 2009 Filed under: Chinese, Desserts, Dinner, Indian, Lunch, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Southern, Travelling Food, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: Atlanta, Chickpeas, Decatur, DekalbFarmersMarket, Dillon, DillonMaurer, Lentils, Vegetarian, Veggie, Yucca Leave a comment »Catchin Culinary Wreck in “The Dec”
Recently I went to The Dekalb Famrer’s Market in Decatur, GA (Supposedly one of the best in the country) to get some necessities for the kitchen (many posts to come from that trip), and decided to eat at the Cafe inside. For those who have never been, all I can say is – you lose. This shit is bangin’! Imagine a supreme buffet line, with everything made from the ingredients in the market. Peep -
The first trip through the line - $8.70
*Curried Lentils
*Red Beans
*Plantains
*Sauteed Zucchini
*Vegetable Lasagna
*General Tso’s Tofu
*Yucca Bread (The BEST!)
Trip #2 - $9.30
*Curried Chickpeas
*Sauteed Brocolli
*Some Little “Flan”ish Dessert
*More Veggie Lasagna, Squash, and Yucca Bread!
Dillon Ate . . . Orange Lentils with Veggies
Posted: August 22, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: Cilnatro, Cuisine, Dillon, DillonMaurer, Lentils, MiddleEastern, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian 1 Comment »Monumental Lentils!
Shit is lookin mad colorful!
*Orange Lentils, Simmered in Veggie Stock
*Carrot, Shallot, Garlic, Viadalia Onion
*Green Bean, Mushroom, Zucchini
*Cherry Bomb and Jalapeno Peppers from The Garden
*Cilantro and Tomatoes from the Garden
"I got my stove game up!" -Ghostface
"I got my stove game up!" -Ghostface
Ayo my lentils is for your mentals.
Dillon Ate . . . Tandoori Naan with Veggie Cous Cous
Posted: August 18, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Indian, Lunch, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: Basil, Chives, CousCous, Dillon, DillonMaurer, Flatbread, Indian, Tomatoes, TraderJoes, Vegetarian Leave a comment »You STILL Don’t Know Naan
Naa Naa Naa Naa NaaaN!
Trader Joe’s Pearl Cous Cous:
*w/ Carrot, Green Bean, Onion, and Herbs from the Garden
Trader Joe’s Tandoori Naan:
*w/ Fresh Tomato and Basil from the Garden.
Dillon Ate . . . Homegrown Collards and Cous Cous
Posted: August 9, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Gardening, Middle Eastern, Southern, Vegan, Vegetarian Leave a comment »Holler for Some Collards (No Pork!)
Collards Rule Everything Around Me! C.R.E.A.M.!
Chef 2 out of 4 Burners! Gettin Busy!
The One-Two Combo!
The Cous Cous is Official!
Dillon’s Cous Cous:
*Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains (Cous Cous, Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans)
*Sautee’ in Olive Oil with Onion, Garlic, & *Zucchinni from My Garden
*Finish with Purple Cabbage, Chives From the Garden, Cherry Tomatoes
From the Front Yard to the Table!
Dillon’s Georgia Collards:
*Sautee with Olive Oil, Garlic, Onion, and Veggie Stock
*Add Salt, Pepper, Hot Sauce & Vinegar to Taste
*More Hot Sauce
Dillon Ate . . . Chilled Cous Cous Salad with Fresh Veggies
Posted: July 5, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian Leave a comment »Something for a Summer Day
Cold Chillin'
- Israeli “Pearl” Cous Cous
- Simmered in Veggie Stock & Olive Oil w/ Carrot, Onion, and Garlic
- Lightly Simmered Zucchini
- Fresh Organic Mixed Baby Greens
- Red Cabbage
- Heirloom Tomato
- Salt, Pepper, Lemon, Olive Oil to taste
Dillon Ate . . . Lentils with Fresh / Sauteed Veggies
Posted: July 5, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: Dillon, DillonMaurer, Herbs, Lentils, Vegetables 1 Comment »Lentils are Essential
Lentilegence.
- Steamed Lentils
- Sauteed Onion, Garlic, Carrot, Yellow Squash
- Fresh Georgia Tomato
- Fresh Basil, Cilantro (From my Garden)
Dillon Ate . . . Sesame Crusted Tuna & Cous Cous with Mixed Greens
Posted: June 5, 2009 Filed under: Dinner, Middle Eastern, Pescaterian | Tags: CousCous, Dillon, DillonMaurer, MixedGreens, Sesame, Tuna Leave a comment »Tunacious D (Part 2)
Yeah, you know it! Yeah, yeah, you know it! These days I’m not really eating fish too often, but I’ll be damned if I can’t cook up some of that ole fly fish ish!
Peep how the blade shines! I chops it lovely!
This plate probably cost me like, $4.00 to cook.
- Black Sesame Crusted Wild-Caught Ahi Tuna
- Israeli Cous Cous and harvest grain blend (Trader Joe’s) – cooked in veggie stock
- Organic Cherry Tomatoes
- Brocolli Crowns
Dillon is on the Mix(ed Greens) Come on Kick it!
- Organic Mixed Greens (Arugula, Radicchio, Baby Spinach, Romaine)
- Organic Strawberries
- Kosher Salt, Fresh Pepper
- Scallions
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon
