Our Austin List: Things to do

A few years ago, Snackbox decided to make Austin, Texas home and we couldn’t be happier about it. Austin is a city few know about, aside from the fact that Austinites are proud of being “weird,”

2013 Food Trends

Every year, it seems like there’s a new trend in food, much like there is in fashion. A few years ago, it was cupcakes, which really hasn’t seemed to die

Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients:4-5 medium zucchini3/4 tsp salt4 eggs1 garlic clove, minced1 tbs finely chopped onion3/4 cup flour1/2 cup grated parmesan1/4 tsp black pepper Ranch dressing or sour cream for toppingDirections:Coarsely shred zucchini to make 5 cups.…

Beefy Veggie Soup

For those of you preparing for the snowpocalypse, check out this warm and yummy recipe: Ingredients:1 lb. lean ground beef1 medium red onion, chopped2 cans (16 ounces each) tomato sauce2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1…

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada recipe takes 20 to 30 minutes to prepare, but is oh, so yummy!

Bill's Rum or Bourbon Balls

This recipe was kindly shared by Bill Prickett (@bprickett on Twitter). Thanks, Bill!   Rum or Bourbon Balls 1 cup powdered sugar1/3 cup Rum or Bourbon1/4 cup light corn syrup2 1/2 cups of crushed vanilla wafers (a food processor makes…

Today is National Cotton Candy Day

Cotton candy is a form of spun sugar and is mostly air, so servings can be huge, a la carnival-sized. And today, Monday, December 7, we are celebrating National Cotton Candy Day. To learn more about this magical treat, check out what Wikipedia…

Friday Snack: BLT Creamy Mac & Cheese

Salt1 lb. ziti rigati pastaExtra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling6 slices bacon, chopped1/2 cup marinated, chopped red pepper1 can tomato paste8 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces1 1/2 cups shredded asiago or parmigiano reggiano cheese1/2…

Friday Snack: Beef Roast with Dumplings

1 boneless beef rump roastSaltPepperGarlic powderFlourOil3 tablespoons Lipton onion soup mix2 slices bacon, uncooked2 cans beef broth2 cans biscuits Salt, generously pepper, sprinkle with garlic powder and completely flour all sides of roast.…

Friday Snack: Zucchini Pancakes

Ingredients:4-5 medium zucchini3/4 teaspoon salt4 eggs1 garlic clove, chopped3/4 cup flour1/2 cup grated Parmesan1/4 teaspoon black pepperRanch dressing for dipping/topping Directions: Step 1 --Coarsely shred zucchini to make 5 cups. Sprinkle…