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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
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      Christmas White Trash Snack Mix (Easy Recipe)
    • Cranberry Apple Pie
      Cranberry Apple Pie
    • Slow Cooker Carne Guisada
      Crock-Pot Carne Guisada
    • jalapeno corn casserole in cast iron skillet
      Jalapeno Corn Casserole
    • cream cheese filled kolaches
      Cream Cheese Kolaches
    • Poblano Corn Casserole
      Poblano Corn Casserole
    • Lightened Ambrosia Salad
      Lightened Ambrosia Fruit Salad
    • Cherry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
      Cherry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
    • baking sheet of golden brown baked Texas sausage kolaches
      Klobasnek aka Texas Sausage Kolache
    • Ancho Chile Fudge Pie
      Ancho Chile Fudge Pie

    Main Entree

    Family approved dinner ideas ...

    • closeup of shredded cooked chicken in slow cooker with visible tomato pieces
      Mexican Shredded Chicken Thighs (Crockpot)
    • bowl of rice topped with a easy sausage chicken jambalaya and green onions
      Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
    • crockpot of prepared shredded chicken garnished with cilantro
      Crockpot Green Chile Chicken
    • gallon bag with butterflied chicken breasts coated in easy chicken fajita marinade
      Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade

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    Sides

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

    • briskets in a smoker for Christmas
      Side dishes for a Thanksgiving Brisket
    • cooked charro beans in a bowl with visible chunks of tomato, bacon and top with cilantro
      Charro Beans
    • bowl of cooked roasted red potatoes with golden brown spots and visible rosemary
      Air Fryer Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
    • cast iron skillet of sautéed fajita bell peppers and onions. onions are slightly brown and peppers are charred.
      Fajita Veggies

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    Appetizers

    A variety of easy dip recipes.

    • closeup of creamy jalapeno ranch garnished with extra parsley
      Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
    • closeup of authentic prepared homemade guacamole with tortilla chips
      Easy Homemade Guacamole
    • 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

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    Breakfast

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

    • plate of migas with melted cheese and visible tortilla chips
      Migas with Tortilla Chips
    • golden brown pear muffins stacked
      Pear Muffins
    • close up of sliced coffee cake banana bread
      Whole-Wheat Coffee Cake Banana Bread
    • close up of prepared oatmeal with banana and lots of chia seeds
      Protein Oatmeal

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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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      Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler

    Recently Updated

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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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    Texas Recipes

    • cream cheese filled kolaches
      Cream Cheese Kolaches
    • cast iron skillet of sautéed fajita bell peppers and onions. onions are slightly brown and peppers are charred.
      Fajita Veggies
    • King Ranch Chicken Casserole
      King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • crockpot of prepared shredded chicken garnished with cilantro
      Crockpot Green Chile Chicken

    New Recipes

    • pan of cooked homemade dark chocolate brownies
      Easy Homemade Brownies
    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin
    • cooked charro beans in a bowl with visible chunks of tomato, bacon and top with cilantro
      Charro Beans
    • angled closeup of whole wheat cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top
      Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

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