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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Barbecue Recipes
It's time for some serious Texas style BBQ.
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The Austin Eats Cookbook is here and it’s everything you’ve been craving!
- 100 mouthwatering recipes
- 209 pages of full-color photography
This is your all-access pass to the bold, lively and flavorful dishes that define the Texas food scene.
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.
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
Stuff you need to know.
Start the day with a great breakfast. From breakfast tacos to Belgian waffles, there are some great breakfast ideas right here.
- Best Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chips Scones
- Homemade Old-Fashioned Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls
- Authentic Homemade Texas Fruit and Cream Cheese Kolaches
- How to Make the Ultimate Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
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.
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.
Breads and Rolls
Happiness can be found in freshly baked bread.
- Fluffy Dill Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls
- Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Using the Tangzhong Method
- Soft and Fluffy Hamburger Buns Using the Tangzhong Method
- Cast Iron Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
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.
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.
- Texas-Style Coleslaw with a Flavorful Dressing
- Roasted Rainbow Carrots: A Perfect Side Dish for Any Occasion
- Easy Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
- Perfectly Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes
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.
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.
Tex-Mex
Great Tex-Mex food can be found all over Austin, TX. Here are some favorite Tex-Mex recipes.
- Cowboy Tacos on a Discada – A Tex-Mex Feast
- South Texas Style Carne Guisada - A Tex-Mex Classic
- Corn Chowder with Bacon and Roasted Serrano Peppers
- The Best Beef Fajitas Made With Wagyu Skirt Steak
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.
Guides
- The Austin Eats Cookbook is Here!
- A Complete Guide on How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle
- FireBoard 2 - A BBQ Grill and Smoker Temperature Controller
- Grind Your Own Meat for the Best Burger
- The Best Way to Cook a Perfect Steak Without a Grill
- How to Make the Best Smoked Sausage in a Smoker
- How to Cut a Steak Against the Grain the Right Way
- How to Smoke a Beef Brisket on a Charcoal Grill
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