Author: Black Tie and Jam

Pho restaurants are plentiful in my area. One, in particular, has the best I have ever had. If you are not familiar with pho (pronounced fuh), it is a noodle soup that contains some kind of protein and a delicious bone broth. Typically, Pho is topped with fresh basil, fresh bean sprouts, lime wedges, cilantro, […]

October got away from me. Life started blowing up at the beginning of April and time has not gotten us past it. Our household has had surgeries, illnesses, hurricane damage, renovations, and two deaths in the family, one of which was my elderly mother. I hope that will be the end of the difficulties this […]

A hamburger is a hamburger is a hamburger. Although, when the ground beef is full of goodness, it is more than a hamburger. It is a hamburger on steroids! Try adding ingredients and spices that will elevate the ordinary hamburger into something extraordinary. I did that with my Deluxe Hamburgers. Get creative in your kitchen! […]

I used beef brats for this tasty meal. These brats can be made ahead of time or meal prepped, which is actually a good idea as the brats will soak up more flavor as they marinate. These Beer Brats go down as one of my quick and easy meals on a weeknight and would be […]

A Keto lifestyle does not mean you have to give up the foods you love. You do have to be willing to be creative to find delicious workarounds, though. I have found suitable replacements for some recipe components, such as chopped sliced almonds in place of breadcrumbs or I make my own Keto breadcrumbs from […]

Aldi has some good seasonal Keto products. Their Keto bread is a decent price compared to other brands. In the Spring, I was amazed that they introduced Keto dinner rolls. but they are only available in the Spring season. I have to say that I was all over those dinner rolls. I bought a whole […]

At first, I thought these Mexican Stuffed Shells made a lot, but then I realized why. They disappear fast! I could say that this recipe is a good one as a freezer meal or to freeze dry, but I don’t know for sure because my family ate them all! There were no leftovers to put […]

Looking for something different for breakfast? Try one of the following options for breakfast to kick up the start of the day. Ham Strata – Made with Keto bread, ham, eggs and cheese, this strata is a hearty breakfast that you can make ahead and heat up in the microwave for a quick breakfast. Mexican […]

I love a good stir fry for a quick meal, especially when all the ingredients are prepped and ready to go. All you need is a hot wok and BOOM….dinner is done in minutes. This Sweet and Sour Stir Fry is loaded with veggies and fresh flavors. I like to serve it over starch-resistant rice […]

Salads are a no-brainer for me. I don’t post many salad recipes unless it is a “special” salad that goes outside of the formula I usually use. We eat a lot of salads around here as a side dish alongside a meal or for lunch. This way, I can use the bits and pieces of […]