Great Recipes from Texas

Austin Eats is all about cooking great food, Texas-style. That means lots of meat and bold flavors, and all made from scratch with fresh ingredients. From tender and juicy BBQ brisket to delicious desserts, you'll find it here.

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Terrific Spring Recipes

Here is a collection of wonderful recipes perfect for Spring.

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Barbecue Recipes

It's time for some serious Texas style BBQ.

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Smoked Meatloaf with Brown Sugar and BBQ Sauce Glaze

When we think of comfort food, classic meatloaf comes to mind. Meatloaf is nostalgic. It reminds us of family dinners and helps us feel connected to our past. It just makes us feel good.

Add a delicious brown sugar and barbecue glaze to classic meatloaf and then cook it in a smoker and you have Texas-style comfort food.

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Seafood

Got fish? Here are some terrific seafood recipes.

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The Easiest Way to Make Perfectly Crispy Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes are on the menu at most seafood restaurants, and for good reason, they are easy to make and quite delicious. This recipe has lot of lump crab meat and very little filler. The crab cakes are seared for just a couple of minutes to give them a golden-brown crust and then finished in the oven.

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Breakfast

Start the day with a great breakfast. From breakfast tacos to Belgian waffles, there are some great breakfast ideas right here.

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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast tacos are a big thing in Austin, Texas. They are so popular that you can find them made-to-order in restaurants, food trucks and even inside gas stations. Start your day out right.

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Dessert Recipes

Rule #1: Always save room for dessert.

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Triple Chocolate Dutch Baby

We're putting a chocolatey twist on this puffy pancake by making a delicious triple chocolate Dutch baby. If you like the original golden-brown version of a Dutch baby, you’re going to love this rich and indulgent chocolate version.

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Breads and Rolls

Happiness can be found in freshly baked bread.

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Those Garlic Cheese Rolls

These garlic rolls are a delicious and irresitable blend of freshly baked warm rolls, aromatic garlic and gooey cheese. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone treat, these rolls are all about the joys of simple comfort food. They are are easy to make and are a great alternative to store-bought garlic bread.

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Side Dishes

Need a great side dish to go with that brisket? From Texas style corn ribs to fire-roasted Brussels sprouts, you will find it here.

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Ultimate Queso Fundido with Chorizo: The Perfect Party Appetizer

Need a great appetizer for game day parties, movie nights and family gatherings? Look no further than our mouthwatering Queso Fundido, a deliciously cheesy dip that's packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. In this easy recipe, we'll show you how to make the best queso dip you have ever had.

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Hi, I'm Dave!

I'm Dave, just a guy who likes to cook for family and friends and take pictures of what I make. I am not a chef. While some of my recipes might look complicated and intimidating, I assure you that they are all really quite easy. If you can cut an onion, you can make any recipe on this website. Have some fun and make something new.

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Tex-Mex

Great Tex-Mex food can be found all over Austin, TX. Here are some favorite Tex-Mex recipes.

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Wagyu Smash Burger Cooked in Beef Tallow

This Wagyu burger recipe is all about burger indulgence, where the rich marbling of Wagyu beef meets the classic technique of the smash burger, all seared to perfection in flavorful beef tallow. This redefines art of burger-making.

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