Serene Herrera

Serene Herrera

Tex Mex Fanatic

Hey y’all! I’m Serene, the blogger behind House of Yumm. I’m Californian by birth and Texan by the Grace of God. My husband is Hispanic, (as are my children!) and his family has a long history of Texas roots. We have a deep love for Tex Mex flavors and all things Texan, which plays a huge part into the food I cook and share. I love learning about the culture of the area around me and researching recipes. I suppose i’m doing the best I can to fit in around here!

Serene's Recent Posts

Hawaiian Chicken Tacos Recipe

Hawaiian Chicken Tacos Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Pineapples
Hawaiian Chicken Tacos. These fun, flavorful tacos are loaded up with sweet and spicy grilled Hawaiian chicken. Top with juicy pineapple for a tropical treat!
Peach Raspberry Margarita Recipe

Peach Raspberry Margarita Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Cocktails
Peach Raspberry Margaritas. These frosty, refreshing drinks are made with REAL fruit. Juicy peach pairs perfectly with tart raspberries for these fruity margaritas.
Mango Salsa Recipe

Mango Salsa Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Salsa
Mango salsa. This fresh, sweet and slightly spicy fruit salsa is the perfect way to add some flavor to your chips and salsa routine. It also packs a punch when paired with fish, shrimp, or chicken tacos!
Loaded Guacamole Recipe

Loaded Guacamole Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Dips
Loaded Guacamole is just the ticket for your next shindig. People won't be able to stop dipping!
7 Layer Dip Recipe

7 Layer Dip Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Guacamole
Seven layer dip is a crowd-pleasing party favorite! Make sure you make a double batch of this for your next get-together.
Black Beans and Rice Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
From Zatarain's!

Black Beans and Rice Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Zatarain's
Black Beans and Rice Stuffed Tomatoes. A colorful, flavorful meal that is sure to be a winner with the entire family! Black beans and rice cooked with juicy bits of ground turkey, melted cheese, fresh cilantro, all baked inside of tomatoes for a complete meal!
Bean Dip Recipe

Bean Dip Recipe

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Chilis
This slightly spicy Bean Dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping! It only takes 5 minutes to put this together then toss it in the oven to let it heat and get melty. Great for adding to any of your favorite Mexican dishes or as a crowd-pleasing snack!
Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Tortillas
Homemade cinnamon tortilla chips are sweetened with a cinnamon sugar mixture. They’re perfect for dipping into some fruit salsa, chocolate, or some cream cheese glaze!
Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad

Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Vegetables
This easy to make roasted corn and tomato salad is bursting with fresh, bright flavors. This chilled salad is perfect for serving as a side dish during the summer with any BBQ or potluck.
Tex Mex Enchilada Meatballs

Tex Mex Enchilada Meatballs

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Meatballs
Juicy and flavorful Tex Mex enchilada meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and chorizo, simmered in a Texas style homemade enchilada sauce. These enchilada meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, or as the main dish!
Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Pasta
Taco Pasta is a quick and easy one pot pasta dish is loaded with taco flavor, juicy chunks of beef, tomatoes, beans, and cheese. This is the perfect weeknight family meal!
Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Dips
Texas Caviar is fantastic! An easy flavorful appetizer or snack made with black eyed peas and marinated in a fresh herb dressing.
Chile Relleno

Chile Relleno

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Fried
Chile Relleno can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or easy dinner. Spicy, savory, and perfectly delectable.
Easy Migas

Easy Migas

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Breakfasts
Easy migas are the Tex-Mex way to start your day! If you haven’t tried them, make sure to add them to your meal plan ASAP!
Cilantro Tomato Avocado Salad

Cilantro Tomato Avocado Salad

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Barbecues
Cilantro Tomato Avocado Salad takes all the best flavors of summer and tosses ‘em into one gorgeous salad. Make it as a side for a barbecue or let it be the star of the whole meal.
No Churn Churro Ice Cream

No Churn Churro Ice Cream

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Ice Cream
Churro Ice Cream with a Churro Crunch Topping! A creamy no churn ice cream loaded up with cinnamon flavor, bits of churro crunch, and topped with even more churro crunch. The ultimate cold treat.
Texas Nachos

Texas Nachos

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Jalapeños
Texas nachos are perfect for your cheesy-crunchy cravings! Absolutely no one can resist a pile of these delicious nachos.
Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole

Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Casseroles
Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole — the classic casserole famous in Texas gets a little bit of a makeover using tender juicy pulled pork! This dish is perfect for get-togethers or potlucks!
Mini Beef and Cheese Tacos

Mini Beef and Cheese Tacos

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Appetizers
These Mini Beef and Cheese Tacos are the perfect homemade snack for parties. Loaded up with flavorful ground beef and gooey melty cheese, these little bite sized snacks will go fast!
Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch

Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Salads
Chicken Taco Salad with Cilantro Ranch is bursting with flavor thanks to homemade taco seasoning. The cilantro ranch dressing is intoxicating!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
One Pot Meals
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!
Smothered Burrito

Smothered Burrito

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Comfort Food
Smothered burritos are bursting with ground beef simmered in a homemade taco seasoning, smooth refried beans, and lots of melty cheese! They’re a family dinner favorite.
Tex-Mex Pizza

Tex-Mex Pizza

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Pizza
Tex-Mex pizza is the fusion food you need in your life. Bacon, corn, jalapeños and plenty of chipotle dressing. YES!
Butter Pecan Skillet Cookie

Butter Pecan Skillet Cookie

Serene Herrera
Serene Herrera
House of Yumm
Tex Mex
This butter pecan skillet cookie topped with a decadent drizzle of pecan praline sauce is soft, chewy, and just plain gorgeous. You’ve got to bake it up immediately!