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    Family Favorite Texas Recipes

    Welcome to My Texas Kitchen! Here I share my love for Tex-Mex, made from scratch comfort food, and healthy recipes that are perfect and realistic for the average family. As a home cook based in a small town, I strive to create recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. I hope to inspire you to create wholesome and comforting meals for your loved ones. Let’s get cooking! 

    Trending Recipes

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    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin
    • pan of cooked homemade dark chocolate brownies
      Easy Homemade Brownies
    • Slow Cooker Carne Guisada
      Crock-Pot Carne Guisada
    • Poblano Corn Casserole
      Poblano Corn Casserole
    • bowl of canned black bean and corn salsa with lime garnish
      Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salsa
    • bowl of prepared tuna salad
      Mom's Classic Tuna Salad
    • Prepared pico de gallo with avocado in a bowl
      Pico de Gallo with Avocado
    • Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
      Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

    Main Entree

    Family approved dinner ideas ...

    • white plate of lettuce topped with grilled fajita chicken, black bean corn salsa, avocado, tomato, cheese and homemade ranch dressing
      Chicken Fajita Salad
    • Turkey & Kale Baked Ziti {Greek Style}
    • Southwest Grilled Chicken and Green Chile Salad
    • cooked chicken breast in a cast iron skillet with pepper jack cheese and homemade pico de Gallo
      Chicken with Pico de Gallo and Pepper Jack Cheese

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    Breakfast

    Hearty and mostly healthy breakfast recipes to start your day off right.

    • close up of prepared oatmeal with banana and lots of chia seeds
      Protein Oatmeal
    • a short stack of prepared banana pancakes topped with three banana slices and syrup
      Healthy Banana Pancakes
    • angled closeup of whole wheat cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top
      Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
    • cast iron skillet of scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes and topped with cheese
      Migas Recipe

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    Sides

    Add some variety to your weekly menu by trying out new side dishes and salads.

    • close up of prepared red coleslaw with visible tidbits of pineapple
      Pineapple Jalapeno Coleslaw
    • bowl of prepared red skin potato salad with eggs and sour cream mayonnaise dressing
      Creamy Dill Red Skin Potato Salad
    • Chipotle Butter Roasted Broccoli
    • jalapeno corn casserole in cast iron skillet
      Jalapeno Corn Casserole

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    Alaine Motley, RD

    Hi y'all! I'm Alaine, Registered Dietitian, wife and mom of three boys. I love creating and sharing recipes with y'all here.

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    Latest Posts

    Here's the newest posts from My Texas Kitchen!

    • Jalapeno Avocado Ranch Dip with tortillas chips
      Best Dips for Tortilla Chips
    • jar of jalapeno pimento cheese spread with a creamy texture and visible pieces of diced jalapenos and pimentos.
      Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
    • The bowl is filled with a vibrant mix of diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. The ingredients are evenly distributed, and the colors are bright and contrasting. The texture is chunky and there are visible pieces of tomato and onion. The cilantro leaves are finely chopped and scattered throughout
      Pico de Gallo
    • A close-up image of a white trash candy mix, consisting of golden grahams cereal, chex cereal, peanuts, m&m's, pretzels coated in melted white chocolate.
      Texas White Trash Recipe

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    Hey y'all, I'm Alaine! Wife, mom of three, and Registered Dietitian. Welcome to My Texas Kitchen where I share recipes and bits of life from Central Texas. Thanks for stopping by!

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    Seasonal

    • Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
      Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
    • bowl of canned black bean and corn salsa with lime garnish
      Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salsa
    • grilled corn, cotija cheese, red onion and cilantro in a bowl
      Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad
    • Prepared pico de gallo with avocado in a bowl
      Pico de Gallo with Avocado

    New Recipes

    • pan of cooked homemade dark chocolate brownies
      Easy Homemade Brownies
    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin
    • angled closeup of whole wheat cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top
      Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
    • homemade buttermilk ranch dressing in a mason jar top with dried herbs
      Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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