What's for Dinner

Recipes used in an attempt to eat locally in Austin, Texas

Monday, July 3, 2017

Granola, 2017 Style

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Every few years, I switch up my granola recipe.  It felt like it was time this summer.  Lucky for me, I stumbled upon a cookbook at the libr...
Saturday, January 7, 2017

Brown Butter Blondies with Pecans

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For the longest time, I didn't think I like blondies.  For one, there was no chocolate in them.  What was the point?  Secondly, they alw...
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Friday, August 19, 2016

Queso Fundido Burgers

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Yum.  The youngest two found these a little spices, but they liked them enough to eat them anyways. It seems strange to cook the chorizo bef...
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Monday, August 15, 2016

Rice Cooker Beans and Rice

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My library books are due back in two days and there are several recipes I need to save before then. I haven't used my rice cooker for ...
Monday, July 4, 2016

Skirt Steak Salad

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When we were in Chicago, I took something off my bucket list.  After years of watching Mexico! One plate at a Time on PBS for many years, I ...
Thursday, June 30, 2016

Food Cart Curry Chicken

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Another wonderful, family favorite from Ruth Reichl.  This jumped immediately into our rotation as a flavorful, fast easy weeknight meal. ...
Monday, June 27, 2016

Pork Tinga Tacos

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Once upon a time, I made crockpot meals.  I'd put things in at noon, do kid driving/practices and end up with a tasty dinner when we all...
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Melani
I am a stay at home mom of three elementary and preschool-aged children. I wish I had more pictures of the process of cooking, but often, I am racing against three hungry bellies to get food on the table. You know I had a lot of time when there are lots of pictures.! I grew up eating locally (thanks Mom and Dad) and want my kids to grow up knowing where their food came from.
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