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Blackstone Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

June 1, 2022 Leave a Comment

If you’ve read our Blackstone Fiesta post, you know two things about us:

We are obsessed with our griddle, especially since moving into an RV full-time.
We are obsessed with Mexican food.

I am always looking for ways to get our fix, but put a healthier spin on it. That’s when the idea to mix in sweet potato came to me! I know, it sounds a little weird. But hear me out. It is amazing, and so easy! Top however you want! I always do sour cream and tomatoes. Usually I do avocado/guac and some cilantro, too. I jsut didn’t have any the day that I photographed this recipe!

First up, Preheat your griddle to medium-high.

Drizzle olive oil. Add ground beef on one side, and sweet potatoes on the other.

Chop and brown the ground beef. At the same time, toss the potatoes often so that they can cook through (to speed this up, you can thaw them a bit ahead of time). Having the right Blackstone Tools makes a big difference here! I love my spatulas.

Once the beef is done, combine the two.

Add the black beans.

Stir to incorporate and spread out.

Sprinkle taco seasoning over all.

Add the water and mix well, until the sauce forms and coats everything.

Once all ingredients are heated through and sweet potatoes are starting to char a little, turn your griddle to warm and top with shredded cheese. (If you have a melting hood, this is a good time to use it!)

Top it however you want and crush it! My kids ask for seconds of this, which is a huge win for this mom.

Seriously, so. freaking. good! Let me know how you top it if you try it!

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

Try this super easy, flavorful Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle next time you are grilling out!

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Cook Time: 20 minutes

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings:

Equipment

Blackstone Griddle

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef
1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed
12-16oz bag frozen Sweet Potato Chunks
1 packet taco seasoning (however much water it calls for on the packet)
1 1/2 cups Fiesta blend cheese shredded
Optional Sour Cream, tomatos, avocado, lettuce, etc. Whatever you want!

Instructions

Preheat your griddle to medium-high.
Drizzle olive oil. Add ground beef on one side, and sweet potatoes on the other.
Chop and brown ground beef.
At the same time, toss the potatoes often so that they can cook through (to speed this up, you can thaw them a bit ahead of time).
Combine the two. Add black beans. Stir to incorporate and spread out.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over all. Add the water and mix well, until the sauce forms and coats everything.
Once all ingredients are heated through and sweet potatoes are starting to char a little, turn griddle to warm and top with shredded cheese. (If you have a melting hood, this is a good time to use it!)
Top however you want! I always do sour cream and tomatoes. Usually I do avocado/guac and some cilatro, too. I jsut didn't have any the day that I photographed this recipe!

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Fresh Griddled Pineapple

May 4, 2022 Leave a Comment

We love our Blackstone Griddle. Maybe a little too much! We cook dinner on it several times a week. We have mastered Mexican food, American food and breakfast. So I have started dabbling in dessert! I can’t wait to share with you guys some of what we find, but I had to share this one without waiting.

If you have never grilled or griddled pineapple before, I am about to blow your mind. It may be one of the easiest things you will ever cook, but it tastes amazing! We love to toss this onto the griddle when we are finishing up whatever main course we have had for a sweet- but healthy- treat!

Hop on down to the bottom for the recipe, but also make sure you check out a few of our other viral Blackstone posts!

Fresh Griddled Pineapple

Fresh Griddled Pineapple is the most delicious side or dessert for a summer cookout!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Course: Dessert

Keyword: griddle, pineapple, summer

Servings:

Cost: 5

Equipment

Blackstone Griddle
Sharp Knife

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored and sliced
Cinnamon

Instructions

Remove the skin from your pineapple.
Core it.
Slice it into 1/2 inch thick pieces.
Sprinkle with cinnamon on both sides.
Cook on a pre-heated griddle for 2-3 minutes per side, until warm and has a caramelized, golden color.
Optional: Serve with a drizzle of honey.

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RV Friendly Blackstone Set Up

April 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

When we sold our house and moved into our RV full-time, one of the things we had to leave behind was our 36 inch Blackstone. ( insert broken heart ). We have plans to do a bit of traveling while we are full-time, and we knew schlepping it around was not an option for us.

But as you know, we love us some Blackstone cooking, so I started looking at the smaller travel sized Blackstones. we decided on a 22 inch, because we love getting together with friends and didn’t want to be limited. After a few weeks of hunting, I saw a killer deal that I could not refuse and pulled the trigger.

And that little stand? AMAZING find! It has shelves for days, cup holders, hooks and even a paper towel holder. The icing on the cake? It folds completely flat in less than a minute, so it fits perfectly into our rig basement and is crazy light weight. Even if you don’t RV and just want something easy to stow away or to tailgate with, I 10 out of 10 recommend it! Grab one HERE.

Just look at all of that prep space!

It comes standard with a fitting for the smaller Propane cans, but we were burning through those so fast with how much we use our Blackstone. After looking around a bit, we ordered this adapter hose, so that we can just use our RV propane cans or a larger Blue Rhino one.

You don’t always have to get crazy fancy to cook on your Blackstone. As much as we love our favorite Blackstone recipes, we honestly really love these simple marinade-in-a-bags! Just toss your meat in in the morning and grill it up for dinner with whatever side you want!

Just look at that perfection! And the view is our favorite! We will miss the river when we move.

The Master doesn’t make his way into my pictures too often, but he humored me so that you guys could see the set up in action!

Ready for me to rock your world?? For an easy side or desert, slice up a fresh pineapple. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and griddle it on both sides until it has a slightly caramel color. Life changing!

While we do miss our big 36 inch-er, we are loving this simple, portable RV friendly Blackstone set up!

Before you go, check out some of our favorites!

It’s a Blackstone Griddle Fiesta!

January 11, 2022 Leave a Comment

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If you’ve been around for long, you know Michael and I are obsessed with our Blackstone Griddle. (Which by the way, if you don’t have one, Walmart consistently has the best prices on them!). Our round-up of our favorite Blackstone recipes has been viral on Pinterest for months! You may or may not also know, we are Mexican food addicts. So naturally, after doing a Blackstone Breakfast Round-up, we simply HAD to share some of the best Mexican dishes you can griddle up to take Taco Tuesday to a whole new level! From fajitas to tacos, side dishes and even copy-cats from your favorite restaurants, scroll on for some of the best recipes you can griddle up!

*After we moved to live full time in an RV, we switched to a 22″ Tabletop Blackstone. We grabbed this super handy stand for it that we love! It is perfect for on-the-go because it folds down totally flat. It sets up in minutes and fits perfectly inside of the basement of our rig when we aren’t using it. I 10 out of 10 recommend! The shelves alone make it worthwhile!

First up, the most simple but easily most delicious tacos you have ever eaten! Griddle Beef Tacos are the best tacos because the flavor is packed into every single bite! If you haven’t, you have to try these ASAP.

Any time we eat at our favorite local Mexican joint, Fajitas are my dish of choice! Something about the charred peppers just does it for me! My favorite Blackstone Blog, Or Whatever You Do, has a fantastic Steak Fajita recipe! You can really easily sub in chicken, too!

If seafood is your thing, try these yummy Shrimp Fajitas!

Grilled burritos are so good! No matter what you choose to put inside, the crispy shell on the outside is perfection! These are super easy to do on your Blackstone, too. Check this recipe for an easy tutorial!

Chalupas are one of the best items on the Taco Bell Menu. Fight me on it! Now, thanks to this super easy and delicious recipe, you can make your own at home! The Blackstone Taco Rack is super versatile, too. Check out our Breakfast Round-up for another recipe or two using it!

While we are copy-catting Taco Bell, you absolutely have to try the Crunchwrap Supreme! They are so easy and so delicious. I honestly like the homemade version better (who doesn’t?!). Recipe here!

Andddd you must try the Mexican Pizza on The Blackstone! No more missing out. You can make it at home! Recipe here!

There’s not much that hits a Mexican craving quite like a good quesadilla! Nevermind the fact that they are literally the quickest dinner you can whip up! As a meal-prep tip, you can totally have fillings made up and ready to go for a fast griddle-and-eat meal during busy weeknights! They are also a great way to use up leftover pot roast, chicken breast, BBQ and more. These yummy Steak Quesadillas from Or Whatever You Do are seriously bangin’!

Blackstone wraps are all the rage right now. These taco wraps are packed with flavor and come together in minutes!

Want something a little healthier? These Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers will hit the spot! Super yum and low carb!

Mexican Street Corn is one of my favorite side dishes! I absolutely love Or Whatever You Do’s Street corn recipe! The best part? It uses frozen corn, so you can whip this delish dish up year-round!

Did you know you can make Mexican Fried Rice on your Blackstone?? We didn’t either until recently. But you guys, it’s so good and so easy! Check out the recipe here.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Griddle

This is a new favorite in our house! Sneaking in a little more ‘healthy” without losing out on flavor!

While this isn’t specifically a Blackstone recipe, our Charred Corn fiesta dip is really simple and the perfect side dish! Just add everything else to the bowl, char your corn on The Blackstone and dig in!

There you have it! A few of our favorite Mexican Blackstone Griddle fiesta recipes, all in one convenient spot! Which are you trying first??

The Best Subscription Boxes for Men

May 25, 2021 Leave a Comment

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, I have set out to find you guys the best subscription boxes for men! Whether he is into beer, wine, snacks, grilling or more, there is something for everyone! Scroll on and click the pink links (or images) for more information.

Chicago Steak Company Meat Boxes

Is there much better than a good steak? I mean sure, if you are a vegetarian I suppose this doesn’t speak to you. But our family- especially my guy- loves good old fashioned meat. Chicago Steak Company delivers premium quality that is perfect for grilling season!

Dollar Shave Club

We made the switch to Dollar Shave about 2 years ago and haven’t looked back. And ladies! It is not just for the guys! Michael got me my own handle and we split the blade shipments. They provide a really high quality shave at a fraction of the cost. With easy delivery, we never run out!

Nature Box Snack Boxes

Men love snacks. It’s just a fact! And as wives, a lot of the time we wish they would snack a little healthier, am I right? Packed with better-for-you ingredients that keep wellness in mind, Nature Box delivers delicious goodies that you can feel good about!

Keto Krate

Along the same lines of better snacking, Keto Krate offers Keto friendly snacks made super easy. Even if he doesn’t follow a Keto diet, these low-carb alternatives are great options when cravings hit!

Universal Yums

This is just fun! Universal Yums delivers snacks from a different country each month, along with information about that country with trivia, recipes and more! Super fun for the world traveler, or the guy that wishes he was. This one is right up my dad’s alley and a really unique gift!

Bonus- this can be a really fun, unique way to teach our kids about different cultures, too. It makes a great homeschool activity!

Bespoke Post

If your guy really enjoys random, unique man things, Bespoke Post is a great option for him! They pride themselves on unique finds, and the things that come are so cool! Whisky kits, knives, bar tools, axes….it doesn’t get much manlier than this!

Death Wish Coffee

Good, strong coffee delivered right to your house each month so that you never run out is a dream! And Death Wish coffee is strong. They also roast with a special technique using organic, fair trade and sustainably sourced beans. If you haven’t given them a try, I definitely recommend. And I am a coffee lovin’ girl!

Grill Masters Club

Does he love grilling, smoking, and bbq? That means he probably also loves trying new things that will make him a better pitmaster. That’s were the Grill Masters Club comes in! Every month they send a box of sauces, rubs, marinades, wood chips, new recipes, and grilling accessories to your door. This is a fantastic gift, and goes great with a coveted Blackstone Griddle!

The Craft Beer Club

What guy wouldn’t want beer delivered each month? The Craft Beer Club searches out all of the best craft beers from around the country to bring new flavors with each shipment. It is actually a really cool concept that any man would love to have (if he likes beer!).

Wine of the Month Club

More of a wine drinker? No problem! The Wine of the Month Club has it covered! They carefully curate for the best wine and send it right to you!

There you have it! 10 of what I personally believe are the best subscription boxes for the dudes! There is truly a little bit of something for everyone. Have you tried any of these? Let us know in the comments!

You can grab more great Father’s Day gift ideas HERE!

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The Best Blackstone Griddle Recipes

May 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

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The sun is shining. The weather is finally warming up. You have dusted off your grilling tools and are standing in front of your brand new Blackstone Griddle (if you haven’t joined the club, you need to! Grab one here). Or maybe you have had one for years and want to play around with some new recipes. Whatever your level of expertise, I’ve put together a list of some of the best Blackstone Griddle Recipes to help you kick off your grilling season right! Try some of these crowd pleasers and be the griddle master! (Since we started living the Full Time RV Life, we love our Blackstone even more!)