Recent Posts on Picky Palate

Chicken and Black Bean Green Chili Rice Skillet

Feb 24, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Skinny Palate | Tags: brown rice, cheddar cheese, chicken, green chili, lime, mexican

My Chicken and Black Bean Green Chili Rice Skillet makes the perfect quick and simple weeknight dinner!

I am always looking for quick and simple weeknight dinners and this one I developed last week was a huge success.  We love Mexican dinners every week and this was a great addition to add to my rotating menu options.
You can use a rotisserie chicken to save yourself some time, or if you have time I highly suggest grilling up my Taco Lime Chicken.  We used it for this recipe and it was the perfect addition with the spices in the rice.
Break out your cast iron skillet and try out this zesty chicken and rice skillet this week!
Enjoy friends!
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Cheesy Sausage Skillet Lasagna

Feb 19, 2014 | Beef, Dinner | Tags: cheese, Italian, lasagna, sausage, weeknight dinner

Whip up my Cheesy Sausage Skillet Lasagna for your family this week! Quicker than traditional lasagna with the same irresistible flavors!

Had so much fun with this skillet lasagna last week with my mom.  Her and my Dad come over a couple times a week for lunch and to play with Pax, then I snag my mom in the kitchen with me to help me cook and bake, lol!  One of the perks of moving back home to AZ

Break out your cast iron skillets and lasagna ingredients for a great weeknight dinner the whole family loves!
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Pink Velvet Strawberry and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Feb 12, 2014 | Cookies, Desserts, Valentine's Day | Tags: chocolate chunk, cookies

My Pink Velvet Strawberry and Chocolate Chunk Cookies are great for Valentine’s day or any day of the year!

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’ve got an ultra simple cookie recipe for you today that is cute as can be!
Grab your favorite Strawberry Cake Mix and chances are you’ve got the rest of the ingredients right in your pantry.
Hope you have a great Valentine’s Day Weekend!
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Brownie Red Velvet Gooey S’mores Bars

Feb 10, 2014 | Brownies and Bars | Tags: brownies, Marshmallows, s'mores

My Brownie Red Velvet Gooey S’mores Bars are fun, festive and irresistible! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

I can not get over these brownie bars.  I literally had to get them out of my house as fast as possible because there was no stopping me from munching on them all day!  The bottom layer is brownie then graham cracker, chocolate chips, marshmallow, sweetened condensed milk and finally a red velvet cookie layer!
Seriously, make these.  You won’t be sorry, lol!
Enjoy!
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Bars

Feb 3, 2014 | Brownies and Bars, Cookies | Tags: brown butter, cinnamon, cookies

My Brown Butter Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Bars will make anyone’s day a little brighter!

I fell in love.  With these cookie bars!!!  Brown butter, sweet cinnamon and sugar, oh my!!  This dough was literally deadly.  I kept going back for little tastes.
Now, you will need to find some cinnamon chips.  I know some grocery stores sell them, but many don’t.  Keep your eyes out for them.   If you are not having any luck, I found some on Amazon you can order, and trust me they are worth every penny!
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Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

Jan 29, 2014 | Dinner, Skinny Palate, Superbowl | Tags: Italian, pizza, pizza dough

My Honey Whole Wheat Pizza Dough is a sure winner for your family and friends!

I have been making pizza for a couple weeks now and cannot stop!  I used to stock up on store-bought dough from Trader Joe’s like it was going out of style.  I still love it, but there’s something about making your own pizza dough in your kitchen that can’t be beat!

My recipe could not be more simple to prepare.  No waiting for the dough to rise, it’s literally done in about 15 minutes.

So excited for you to make your own dough for your family, not only does it taste incredible, your house smells like a dream too!
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Malt Ball and Chocolate Chunk Red Velvet Cookies

Jan 27, 2014 | Cookies, Valentine's Day | Tags: chocolate, malt balls

Don’t miss these vibrant festive Malt Ball and Chocolate Chunk Red Velvet Cookies!

Red Velvet time!!  Valentine’s Day is approaching and I’ve got just the cookie for you.  Malt balls, chocolate chunks inside chewy red velvet cake cookies.  Doesn’t get much better than that!

These could not be simpler to prepare.  Just a few ingredients and you are on your way to these beauties!  Enjoy!
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Chit Chat Twentieth Edition

Jan 24, 2014 | Uncategorized

Happy Friday!  Twentieth edition of my Chit Chat page today.  Hope you enjoy this page as much as I do!

My friends from Lunch Pails and Lipstick featured me on their blog this week.  Stop by to see my Q & A  These girls have a great blog full of style, tips, fitness and lifestyle.  Be sure to check them out!

So, I started watching this show on Bravo called Toned Up.  Has anyone watched it?!  It’s another reality style show based on these two friends who started a fitness YouTube Channel and Website that went viral.  I am hooked!  They both have about the most … Continue Reading »

Skinny Tomato Soup with Cheesy Orzo

Jan 22, 2014 | Dinner, Skinny Palate, Soups and Stews, Valentine's Day | Tags: orzo, soup, tomatoes

My Skinny Tomato Soup with Cheesy Orzo takes a whole 10 minutes from start to finish. Treat yourself today!

I love making soup in the winter…well actually all year long  My soup is ready from start to finish in about 10 minutes.

The ultimate creamy tomato soup without the guilt.  I used Greek Yogurt today for a light and fabulous soup.  I topped each bowl of soup with a scoop of a simple cheesy orzo (don’t worry, it’s just a touch of cheese).  Adds great texture to the soup.

Enjoy friends!
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