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Limoncello Cake

Joe Reider, Realtor

Jun 15, 2020
3 min

Limoncello Cake

Hello, Limoncello! Tradition has it that each year for my birthday, I get to choose what homemade cake I'd like for the big day. For several years my chosen cake has been this limoncello cake recipe. There's no mistaking this cake's flavorful taste, thanks to my family's very own homemade limoncello recipe. Try your hands at making this limoncello cake once and it might become your new citrusy sweet favorite! Time To Prepare: About 90 minutes (includes cooling of the cake) F

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Limoncello Goat Cheese Cookies

Joe Reider, Realtor

May 2, 2020
3 min

Limoncello Goat Cheese Cookies

For years I think I mistakenly under appreciated the taste of lemon in my cuisine. After discovering a few Italian dishes that incorporate lemon (chicken piccata, limoncello, sorbet, lemon spaghetti and more) I realize lemons are now a grateful staple in my home. In walk these cookies. They are delightfully decadent combining the taste of goat cheese and lemon into one good-looking cookie that's sure to impress the eyes and the appetite. Let's get baking! Time To Prepare: A

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Flavia's Apple Cake

Joe Reider, Realtor

Apr 5, 2020
2 min

Flavia's Apple Cake

The best of foods often have Italian origins. Authentic Italian recipes usually have simple ingredients, as is the case with this apple cake recipe! We first enjoyed this apple cake in Tuscany while we were on the ultimate of family vacations. The Rossi Family has become our very own "foster family" and they hold a special place in our hearts. This is Momma Flavia's recipe and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Time To Prepare: About 75 minutes (includes baking) Foodie

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Rosemary Olive Bread Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Nov 30, 2018
2 min

Rosemary Olive Bread Recipe

I’ve never been one eager to make my own bread. But when I stumbled across this recipe that’s a no knead skillet olive bread I tried it. And I loved it! Now it makes regular appearances in my home. This bread makes a great entertaining appetizer or sidekick for meals – your guests will be surprised you made it with your own two hands. Time To Prepare: About 2 hours; most of the time is reserved for the bread to rise. Foodie Tips: ❤ Kalamata olives are my chosen favorite for

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Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Jun 8, 2018
2 min

Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Around mid-March there’s a bit of a buzz in the air; this marks the remarkable annual arrival of the hummingbirds to the Central Texas area. It’s easy to see why people are attracted to these expert flyers – they are tiny miracles with wing beats of up to 200 per second. Not just that but they can fly upside down, backwards, and they can dive at speeds of around 60 miles per hour! I’m a fan of hummingbirds and have found easy ways to attract them to my garden. Over the years

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Recipe: Birthday Cake For Dogs

Joe Reider, Realtor

Nov 16, 2017
3 min

Recipe: Birthday Cake For Dogs

There are lots of “those” people out there – Dog lovers who consider their pets a front-and-center part of the family. Such is my pack of three to me! So when my yellow rescue Lab “Harley” turned 12 I knew what I had to do – make him the best doggy cake ever. And boy, oh boy, he loved this peanut butter and carrot cake! Foodie Tips: ❤ Know your Dog’s diet and whether or not cake is something that he/she can safely enjoy. When in doubt always check with your Vet. I feed my pe

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Home Style Austin’s Spicy Margarita Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Jul 2, 2015
2 min

Home Style Austin’s Spicy Margarita Recipe

It’s hard to believe that the history of the margarita dates back to less than 100 years ago. While the history of the margarita seems to have a bit of a blurred origin, we can all agree that shaken, stirred, salted, on the rocks, frozen, skinny, spicy and everything in between – to many the margarita is the official drink of Texas (sorry, beer). While margarita choices seem limitless, my family’s favorite is our spicy margarita recipe – it packs a deep and delicious warmth t

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Firecracker Coleslaw Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Jun 25, 2015
2 min

Firecracker Coleslaw Recipe

With our taste buds searching for a different kind of slaw we rested on this firecracker coleslaw recipe which we find perfect for the Fourth of July and family BBQs. This is a colorful dish that’s fresh, crunchy and packs some delightful heat thanks to our trusted friend – the jalapeño. In coleslaw? Keep it tastefully weird, right?! This dish is extremely flexible and you can experiment by introducing your own favorite ingredients. We never stray too far away from the origin

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Avocado and Chicken Enchiladas

Joe Reider, Realtor

May 18, 2015
2 min

Avocado and Chicken Enchiladas

When our friend Penny shared this recipe we knew we had to make this dish. Sour cream, avocado, chicken and cheese can only mean one thing – we’re having seconds! Foodie Tips: ❤ I like the tasty heat of jalapeño combined with the creamy sour cream sauce. If you’re a little heat-shy you can omit the jalapeño. ❤ We found our Mexican cheese mixture at our neighborhood HEB which was a blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Quesadilla Cheeses. You can substitute your favor

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Spicy Stuffed Cornbread Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Feb 24, 2015
2 min

Spicy Stuffed Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread With A Kick This week with cold, icy weather blowing into Austin, there’s nothing I like better than cooking in a warm kitchen. This spicy stuffed cornbread recipe packs a flavorful kick and will transform mere yellow cornbread mix into a sensationally savory dish that you can eat solo or paired with your favorite main course, like my family’s recipe for homemade chili. You’ll never think of mere cornbread the same way again! And it surely warms-up the chilliest of

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No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Dog Treat Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Aug 29, 2013
1 min

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Dog Treat Recipe

Holy Oatmeal, Batman!* There isn’t an easier treat to make on the planet than these peanut butter and oat balls. Best of all, this recipe requires no baking and just three ingredients! No kidding. Your pup will keep their “eyes on the prize” while you’re making these tail waggers! Give this recipe a test drive and you’ll agree. Ingredients: 3 cups | Rolled Oats 1 cup | Sugar-free, Organic Peanut Butter 1/2 cup | Milk, Soy Milk, Broth or Water What To Do: 1. Hand mix all

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Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Aug 14, 2013
1 min

Banana Nut Bread Recipe

Let’s Go Bananas! This recipe comes to me from Patrick, who handles marketing here at Home Style Austin. He promised it was one of his family’s tasty time-honored recipes. He was right! This bread makes for a great morning meal, a side or dessert. Best make two loaves – one for home and one for the office or for a gift. You just scored friends for life. Foodie Tips: This recipe makes good use of “almost-bad” bananas. Try a slice toasted with a “schmear” of whipped cream chees

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Banana Split Pie Recipe

Joe Reider, Realtor

Jul 4, 2013
1 min

Banana Split Pie Recipe

This easy to make no-bake pie is one of my childhood favorites. My Mom would make this pie for special family occasions. We armed wrestled at Home Style HQ about what made this pie so darn good: The delightful crunch of Texas pecans The crispy graham cracker crust Sweet, chilled bananas Who doesn’t love cherries on top? Um, pineapple? This recipes makes 2 pies; 2 for you or 1 each for you and a friend, if you’re into sharing 🙂 This pie makes a sweet 10.0 dismount from any s

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