Recipes
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I’m Dani.

Just a gal in Austin, TX, striving to build an heirloom food heritage, one recipe at a time. Often inspired by my Northern Italian & Portuguese upbringing. Always inspired by what’s growing in the garden. I try to make being in your kitchen something deeply enjoyable, meaningful, and fruitful in your everyday lives.

Dani Goes South.
Let's Eat Outside Pt. 1: Veggie Mezze Platter with Kebabs, the Creamiest Beet Hummus, Garlicky Yogurt Dip, and Roasted / Raw Crudites
Apr 25

Apr 25 Let's Eat Outside Pt. 1: Veggie Mezze Platter with Kebabs, the Creamiest Beet Hummus, Garlicky Yogurt Dip, and Roasted / Raw Crudites

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Appetizers, Dinners
Coconut Creme Brulee
Apr 19

Apr 19 Coconut Creme Brulee

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Sweets
Scallion Butter Sheet Pan Cod + Root Veggies / My Parents' Classic Risotto
Apr 16

Apr 16 Scallion Butter Sheet Pan Cod + Root Veggies / My Parents' Classic Risotto

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Dinners, Seafood
Key Lime Vanilla Bean Pie With the Butteriest Graham Cracker Crust
Mar 22

Mar 22 Key Lime Vanilla Bean Pie With the Butteriest Graham Cracker Crust

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Sweets
Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken + Classic Wedge Salad with Quick Pickled Onions, Homemade Herbed Ranch
Mar 15

Mar 15 Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken + Classic Wedge Salad with Quick Pickled Onions, Homemade Herbed Ranch

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Dinners, Salads
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tostadas with Crispy Potatoes & All the Fixings
Mar 9

Mar 9 Chipotle Lime Salmon Tostadas with Crispy Potatoes & All the Fixings

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Dinners
Whole Wheat Penne Salad with Sundried Tomato & Kalamata Pesto, Capers, Pine Nuts, Feta, Tomatoes & Basil
Mar 6

Mar 6 Whole Wheat Penne Salad with Sundried Tomato & Kalamata Pesto, Capers, Pine Nuts, Feta, Tomatoes & Basil

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Dinners, Salads, Appetizers
Baked Chicken Wings Two-Ways: Romesco-Rubbed & Asian-Inspired
Mar 4

Mar 4 Baked Chicken Wings Two-Ways: Romesco-Rubbed & Asian-Inspired

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Appetizers, Dinners
Dips, Sauces, & Marinades: Romesco & Lemony Za'atar Garlic Yogurt
Feb 28

Feb 28 Dips, Sauces, & Marinades: Romesco & Lemony Za'atar Garlic Yogurt

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Appetizers, Sauces
Kale and Salmon Caesar with Buttery, Everything-Spiced Breadcrumbs
Feb 26

Feb 26 Kale and Salmon Caesar with Buttery, Everything-Spiced Breadcrumbs

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Dinners, Salads
Parmesan Polenta & Shrimp Bowls with Rainbow Chard, Tomatoes, Crispy Prosciutto, & White Wine Sauce
Feb 21

Feb 21 Parmesan Polenta & Shrimp Bowls with Rainbow Chard, Tomatoes, Crispy Prosciutto, & White Wine Sauce

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Dinners
Cast Iron Frittata with Potatoes, Bacon, Kale, Tomatoes, & Feta- Plus, the Easiest Hollandaise
Feb 15

Feb 15 Cast Iron Frittata with Potatoes, Bacon, Kale, Tomatoes, & Feta- Plus, the Easiest Hollandaise

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Breakfast
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Summer delights πŸŒΌπŸ‘πŸŒŠπŸ₯’πŸ•
-a happy kitchen
-pickles on deck
-iconic dad stuff
-beach snuggles
-special delivery for some special women of God
-grilled pizza only
-cuke-n-herb haul
-grateful for zinnias 
-mom & dad in the misters πŸ˜…
-carrot salad
Sunshine-y bits from the garden this June πŸ₯’πŸŒΆοΈπŸ§…πŸ§„πŸŒΌ

#garden #homestead #intentionalliving #homesteadlife #seasonalliving #tomatoes #thehappygardeninglife
Life lately β˜€οΈ
-My favorite bouq of 2025 thus far 
-Quick naptime bloom gather 
-My cute guys at @lucysfriedchick in their matching Lucy’s shirts πŸ—πŸ₯Ή
-Garden snooze 
-Freshly harvested πŸ₯¬ 
-First fries 🍟 
-Flower sowing day 🌼
-We have been s