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If you’ve visited Black Tie and Jam before, you know I usually lean toward low-carb and keto recipes. But now and then, especially around the holidays, I like to go a little rogue. With Easter dinner on the horizon, these Homemade Buttermilk Rolls are at the top of my list. They’re soft, fluffy, and wonderfully […]

Do you know the difference between Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie? Cottage pie is traditionally made with beef, while Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. My easy Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect way to use up leftover lamb from my Herb-Rubbed Lamb Shoulder Roast. I don’t just use the meat; I also incorporate the roasted […]

Lamb has been part of holiday celebrations for thousands of years, making it a natural choice if you’re planning something special for Easter or Passover. This Herb-Rubbed Lamb Shoulder Roast is an elegant yet surprisingly simple centerpiece. After a quick prep with a fragrant herb rub, the lamb roasts low and slow in the oven, […]

Carrot cake is the quintessential spring dessert, and with Easter just around the corner, it’s always one of the first sweets I consider for the holiday table. This Easy Carrot Cake with Citrus Cream Cheese Frosting is a standout choice for Easter dinner: festive, comforting, and guaranteed to please a crowd. Thanks to a boxed […]

Nothing announces the arrival of spring quite like fresh asparagus on your plate. When those vibrant green spears start showing up at the market, you know the season has officially turned. Steamed Asparagus with Shallots is one of the quickest, easiest ways to celebrate Spring. In just minutes, the asparagus turns perfectly crisp-tender, maintaining its […]

I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that I don’t do math. You might be wondering what that has to do with a Classic 7 Layer Salad. Well… mine technically has nine layers. Are we going to split hairs over that? Absolutely not because no one has ever complained when scooping up a generous serving of […]

First of all, this is not a Keto recipe, but it can be if you make the macaroni 24 hours before you are going to use it. Storing the macaroni in the refrigerator for 24 hours makes it starch resistant, which will not cause the blood sugar to spike. Starch-resistant foods should be eaten in […]