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.
Terrific Winter Recipes
Here is a collection of wonderful recipes perfect for a cold winter night.
- Smoked Meatloaf with Brown Sugar and BBQ Sauce Glaze
- Roasted Rainbow Carrots: A Perfect Side Dish for Any Occasion
- Soft and Fluffy Dinner Rolls Using the Tangzhong Method
- Creamy Asparagus Soup
- Perfectly Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes
- Crispy Texas Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
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.
Short Rib Ravioli with Creamy Mushroom Ragù
In the world of pasta, few dishes conjure up images of richness and elegance as our Short Rib Ravioli with Creamy Mushroom Ragù. This recipe ventures into the world of handmade pasta, where tender short ribs meet a rich and earthy mushroom ragù. This is a dining experience that's as sophisticated as it is comforting.
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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.
Breakfast
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
Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chips Scones
Fresh baked Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chip Scones go great with a cup of coffee, glass of cold milk or afternoon tea. These homemade scones are flaky, buttery, and studded with chocolate chips and cherries, making them the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
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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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Dessert Recipes
Rule #1: Always save room for dessert.
Breads and Rolls
Happiness can be found in freshly baked bread.
- Fluffy Dill Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls
- Soft and Fluffy Hamburger Buns Using the Tangzhong Method
- Cast Iron Skillet Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
- Homemade Corn Tortillas
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.
Seafood
Got fish? Here are some terrific seafood recipes.
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.
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.
- Easy Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
- Easy BBQ Brisket Baked Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar
- Best Pork and Beans With Big Chunks of Pork
- Easy Side Dish Ideas
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.
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
Dry-Aged Prime Rib Reverse Seared for Incredible Flavor
In the world of big beef dinners, the Dry-Aged Reverse Seared Prime Rib Roast is a smoked, culinary masterpiece that embodies sophistication and flavor. Smoking the roast adds a lot of flavor and then the reverse sear locks in the flavor, producing a roast that is tasty and juicy.
Barbecue
Fire up the smoker. It's time for some serious Texas style BBQ.
- Mastering the BBQ: Baby Back Ribs with the 3-2-1 Method
- Smoked and Reverse Seared Tri-Tip
- Smoked Brisket and Burnt Ends - The Ultimate Texas BBQ
- Reverse Seared Smoked Pork Loin
Guides
Stuff you need to know.
- A Complete Guide on How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle
- FireBoard 2 - A BBQ Grill and Smoker Temperature Controller
- How Much BBQ to Cook per Person - A Planning Guide
- 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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