Chipotle Chicken Fajitas on the Blackstone

I am always ready to enjoy fajitas, either at home or at our favorite Mexican restaurant.

I purchased this particular seasoning blend with fajitas in mind.  It has the ideal mix of smoky chipotles, garlic, and lots of flavor.

I cubed up one pound of boneless skinless chicken breast and liberally seasoned with this blend.

Of course you need veggies!  This is one large yellow onion sliced along with an orange, red, yellow, and green bell pepper (seeded and sliced).

I set the Blackstone griddle on high to preheat and then lightly sprayed with olive oil spray.  I then tossed the veggies around a bit to coat them and then added the seasoning blend.

Cook the onions and peppers, lightly tossing them every few minutes until they begin to soften.  Lower the heat slightly and keep an eye on the veggies.  They'll begin to char and get that good flavor going!  

On the other half of the griddle I repeated the same process.  Heat to very hot, lightly spray with olive oil spray, add the chicken, and let the chicken stay put until it releases from the griddle.  If you don't let it sear first, it's going to stick and that's not a good thing.

Once it releases easily, begin to toss with metal spatulas and let the chicken cook and brown.

Once the chicken and the veggies are cooked, you can mix them all together in a big pile of chipotle chicken fajita goodness.

We enjoy the zero net carb tortillas.  You can add whatever toppings you like of course.  We kept it super simple.  I added some pickled jalapeno slices to one of mine.

And I combined flavor profiles big time and, boy, was it a successful pairing!  I topped this one with this!

I am becoming obsessed with this stuff!

Chipotle Seasoned Turkey Burgers on the Blackstone

I spied this seasoning blend at Sam's Club last week and knew I wanted it for all the flavor it would give to ground turkey and chicken options.

We are on a ground turkey kick right now and I'm loving to use the Blackstone for some delicious turkey burgers.  

Turkey needs a little help in the flavor department because, as we all know, by itself it tends to be a tad bland.

This Chipotle Chicken seasoning certainly delivered the flavor.  A blend of smoky flavors, a light touch of heat, and subtle garlic makes this one a winner.

I griddled some onions on the side and seasoned them up with this as well.  Perfect topping!

Lodge's Fireside Garlic and Herb Boneless Pork Chops

Oh, I am loving this gorgeous Spring weather that's allowing me to prepare the majority of our meals on the grill or the Blackstone.

I told y'all on FB about the different seasoning blends we were given at a recent BBQ judging event.

I decided to use the Fireside Garlic and Herb on these beautiful boneless pork loin chops.  I liberally seasoned both sides of the pork, put them on a searing hot grill, and let them begin the cook.

After about 5 minutes I flipped them over and lowered the heat to medium high and let them cook until they reached an internal temperature of 145℉.

In the first picture you can see that jumbo asparagus happily grilling away in the basket.  I drizzled the spears with olive oil and seasoned with the same product.

I cooked potatoes in the air fryer and everything was ready at the same time.  

Yum!  This seasoning is the perfect balance of garlic and herbs.  Sort of an Italian blend going on here.  We love this one!

A little bowl of apple cider vinegared cucumbers and onions finished out the meal.

Growing Potatoes!

Have you ever planted potatoes, tended them carefully, and then dug them out of the ground yourself?  There's a method to the process and it's very satisfying to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables!) of your labor.

Click the LINK to read all about my adventures with growing potatoes!

Family Reunions: Memories of a life that will never be again

I hope this one brings back wonderful memories of your childhood and family members who are no longer with us.  

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Southern Kitchens

Southern kitchens have a life of their own.  Read my insight here by clicking on this LINK.

Around Lolly's Table: Easter 2026

Purple was my color of choice for this year's Easter table.  As always, Fiestaware has a color for any and all occasions!

The pastel plaid tablecloth?  One of my Springtime favorites.  The delicate white chargers?  Perfect for this table.  

Each diner had their own Cadbury Creme Egg set in delicate pastel color egg cups.

My mother in law gifted us with this gorgeous cut class basket years ago.  I bought a new set of sparkly eggs this year at Hobby Lobby.

The candleholders were my Great Aunt Marie's.

These have been around since my kids were little.  They'll always be here at Easter time.

Around Lolly's Table: Kids' Easter Table 2026

 

I got my chance to use those bright "Easter Egg" color Fiestaware plates on the kids' table!

I used a purple, yellow, pink plaid vinyl tablecloth as the base.  Then I found a sheer vinyl overlay with multi color eggs that I placed on top of the base cloth.  I love the result!

Each little diner received their own Cadbury Egg in these cute little egg cups!

I found these bunny napkin rings in an antique store about 5 years ago.

This jelly bean jar was my mom's.  She ALWAYS had this out for the great grands to enjoy during Springtime.  And yes, Brach's was the only brand of jelly beans she would purchase.

Hobby Lobby had these cute centerpiece items this year.  I fell in love with them.

Around Lolly's Sideboard: Easter 2026

I wanted to do something completely different for me for this year's Easter sideboard.  Instead of bright Fiestaware plates or fine china, I chose plain white Fiestaware plates as the backdrop.  Trust me, this was a difficult decision for someone who loves bright Springtime colors. 

But after all was in place and I stepped back and gave it a close look, I was pleased with the decision.  

I used deep purple plates on my main dining table, so I wanted a few pops of purple on the sideboard as well.  I've had this lovely bunny with purple basket for many years.
 

Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit belonged to my great aunt.  

My mother always had this little basket with colored eggs on her kitchen table.

The remaining bunnies, chicks, and decor have been part of  my Easter fun for a long time.  I love to use them year after year.

I hope y'all had a blessed Easter!

Southwestern Veggie Side Dish

I had some pork tenderloins to grill the other night along with some nice spring time asparagus.  I wanted another side dish to go along with our meal.  So to the pantry I went.

A nicely stocked pantry can help in situations like this.  

I chose a can of black beans, a can of Rotels, and a can of white shoepeg corn.   I drained everything and rinsed the black beans well.  

I added everything to a trusty cast iron skillet along with one half of a chopped yellow onion.

I added a few shakes of Blackstone's Tequila Lime Seasoning along with some salt to taste.  Then I gave it all a good stir to combine and set the temperature on low on that side of the grill.

While the pork and the asparagus cooked on the other side of the grill, I gave the veggies an occasional stir.

An entire meal cooked on the grill and minimal pots/pans to clean up!

Next time, I'd add some either fresh sliced jalapenos or a can of diced chiles.  

If you'd like to learn about Lolly and Sweet Harold's childhood Easters.......

 

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Kansas City BBQ Society Judging

If you've ever wondered about the judges that make the big decisions at BBQ competitions, I'm sharing the details!

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