Crustless Quiche with Juliet Tomatoes
Juliet tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese make this easy breakfast casserole look fancy, with or without a crust.
Read MoreSpicy Bacon Potato Salad
A fresh take on classic potato salad, with bold flavors and some of Austin's best summer produce.
Read MorePicnic at Montopolis Youth Sports Complex
The second weekend in our picnic adventure took Rami, Barclay and me to far east Austin. We stumbled upon the Montopolis Youth Sports Complex when we were looking for Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park on Saturday night. After a jaunt east on Airport Boulevard from I-35 and a winding drive through the Montopolis neighborhood, Rami and I found ourselves at 400 Grove Boulevard, the address registered with Google Maps for Guerrero Park.There is a parking lot and some trailheads that lead into Guerrero Park at that address, but the more obvious landmark there is this lovely sports area....
Read MoreCreamy Kale Casserole
I developed this recipe last month in preparation for Thanksgiving. Yes, you heard me right: Thanksgiving. I know that Turkey Day is months away, but now is the perfect time to try out new holiday recipes without the pressure of extended family and a big turkey in your kitchen. Plus many of our fall favorite ingredients like kale, potatoes, mushrooms and carrots are also in season during Central Texas’ late spring months, making them cost effective and easy to find this time of year. This recipe is my mostly-local, from-scratch answer to traditional green bean casserole. This kale...
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