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Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken and Pineapple!  Chicken marinated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce made with simple ingredients.  Grilled with chunks of pineapple for a sweet and spicy summer time meal! 

Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
August 11, 2017
Mexican Street Corn Zucchini Pasta!  Fresh corn loaded up with lime juice, queso, and chili powder on top of summer zucchini and squash.  The perfect light and easy dish for hot summer days!

Mexican Street Corn Zucchini Pasta
July 18, 2017
Strawberry Avocado and Pistachio Salad with a Creamy Poppyseed Dressing.  All the best flavors combine in this salad.  Baby spinach loaded up with juicy fresh strawberries, salty pistachios and creamy avocado.  Drizzle it all with an easy to make and lighter poppyseed dressing. 

Strawberry Avocado and Pistachio Salad with a Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
June 22, 2017
Pesto Pasta Salad! This pasta salad is loaded up with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and coated with an easy to make homemade pesto sauce made with fresh basil and garlic.

Pesto Pasta Salad and Recipe Video
June 15, 2017
Kingsford Hickory Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe

Kingsford® Smoked Hickory Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
May 24, 2017
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Tuna. The perfect springtime dish! Asparagus, tomatoes, tuna and pasta noodles all coated in a creamy lemon sauce. Easy to make, sure to please, and loaded with fresh flavors and colors!

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Tuna
April 10, 2017
Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole. The classic casserole famous in Texas gets a little bit of a makeover using tender juicy pulled pork! Layers of crisp tortillas, a chili powder spiked cream sauce with smokey tender pork, and melted cheese. This dish is perfect for get togethers or potlucks!

Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole
April 5, 2017
Chicken Taco Salad with juicy chicken bursting with flavor thanks to homemade taco seasoning. All topped with an intoxicating cilantro ranch dressing.

Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch
February 3, 2017
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon. This salad is loaded with grilled chicken, fresh juicy tomato, creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla strips, black beans, cheddar cheese, and sweet and salty candied bacon. All drizzled with a homemade salsa ranch that is truly addicting!

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Bacon
January 13, 2017
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. An easy to put together dinner that is full of flavor and only uses ONE PAN! Juicy chicken seasoned with a homemade fajita seasoning is mixed with brightly colored bell peppers and onion for a classic tex mex meal. The entire family will love this one!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
January 6, 2017
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup! This soup is ultra creamy, ultra flavorful, and best part? There's no actual cream or butter used! This is the perfect lighter version of a classic comfort food.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (No cream or butter!!)
January 2, 2017
Pan Seared Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

Pan Seared Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
December 19, 2016
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole. This quick and easy to put together breakfast can cook in the slow cooker overnight while you're sleeping!! There's nothing better than waking up to the smell of a homemade breakfast already made. This casserole is loaded up with sausage, diced hash browns, eggs and cheese.

Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole
December 16, 2016
Smothered Burrito! These large burritos are bursting with ground beef simmered in a homemade taco seasoning, smooth and creamy refried beans, and lots of melty cheese! Then smothered in homemade chili gravy and even more cheese! Hearty, savory, and comforting! These easy smothered burritos will quickly become a favorite dinner!

Smothered Burrito
November 28, 2016
Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese! This macaroni and cheese tastes just like a jalapeño popper!! Loaded up with fresh jalapeño. Bits of crispy bacon. And the homemade sauce is made ultra creamy by adding cream cheese! You will never want another macaroni and cheese again once you try this one!

Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese
November 15, 2016
Tex Mex Pizza! This QUICK and EASY pizza is bursting with fresh flavor! Loaded up with bacon, corn, jalapeños and plenty of chipotle dressing. This is a family friendly dinner that will have everyone going back for seconds. Trust me!

Tex Mex Pizza
November 11, 2016
Salmon Stacks!! This super simple recipe is the perfect light and fresh snack, lunch, or light dinner! Sure to impress!!! This dish has layers of fluffy cilantro, lime rice. Salmon mixed with a spicy mayo. Smooth and creamy avocado. And fresh and cool cucumber. Forget getting that pricey sushi! Make this scrumptious snack at home!

Salmon Stack
October 31, 2016
Antipasto Salad! The perfect side dish to go along with your Italian meals, loaded with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, pepperoni, and fresh mozzarella! Not to mention drizzled with an easy to make vinaigrette made with pantry items!

Antipasto Salad (with Red Wine Vinaigrette)
October 25, 2016
Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken Soup. This EASY soup tastes just like the beloved King Ranch Chicken Casserole. Loaded with cheese, juicy chunks of chicken, and tons of flavor! Simply load up the slow cooker and let this soup simmer during the day so you can enjoy this for dinner!

(Slow Cooker) King Ranch Chicken Soup
October 21, 2016
Shrimp Scampi Dip Stuffed French Bread. Decadent buttery shrimp scampi is made into a creamy, cheesy dip and baked in a loaf of french bread to create the ULTIMATE appetizer or snack perfect for game days or parties! Everyone will be left wanting more!

Shrimp Scampi Stuffed French Bread
October 18, 2016
Texas BBQ Brisket Meatballs. Enjoy the flavor of Texas BBQ in these amazingly tender Brisket Meatballs! Simmered in a homemade Texas style BBQ sauce!

Texas BBQ Brisket Meatballs
September 30, 2016
Autumn Apple Salad in a large salad bowl being drizzled with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette.

Autumn Apple Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette
September 14, 2016
This green chile chicken tamale pie is a quick and easy dinner idea! Flavorful chicken with cheese and green chiles with a cornbread 'crust'. Prepare the chicken ahead of time to make it even quicker! Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Green Chile Chicken Tamale Pie
September 2, 2016
This BLT is loaded up with roasted green chiles, a ton of guacamole, and a spicy cilantro mayonnaise.

Roasted Green Chile BLT
August 25, 2016

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Welcome to my Texas Kitchen. My name is Serene Herrera. I love tacos, queso and BBQ. Tex Mex fills my soul, and I comfort myself with classic Southern foods. I am here to share my love of Texas foods with all y’all. So that you can feel excited to get into the kitchen to create home cooked meals for your family!

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