Author: Black Tie and Jam

I love making fish because it is light, delicious, and quick. The buttery sauce and the crunchy almonds on top are truly uncomplicated. Sole is a very thin fish filet that derives its name because it is shaped like the sole of a shoe. If the sole is unavailable in your grocery store, tilapia, flounder, […]

This casserole can stand on its own for breakfast, or you can serve it with a salad for dinner and call it a day. It is easy to make and incredibly delicious! Ingredients 2 cans chopped green chiles, divided 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 8-oz bag Colby Jack cheese 1 tsp. baking […]

My husband and I are both from Louisiana. This may explain why I include a little bit of spice in my food here and there. Tasty gumbos, seafood dishes and stews make it to our table quite often. Jambalaya is one such dish that is a regular dinnertime option. When I started a Keto diet, […]

My mother turned 88 this year, so for her birthday she wanted a chocolate cake with chocolate icing. When you are 88 years old, you should get whatever you want. I didn’t make her cake completely from scratch this year as I am pressed for time due to many balls i. I did make some […]

This is one of my family;s favorites. I have served it in a variety of ways. Sometimes, I only used pecan flour with a little seasoned salt and pepper. Other times when I am feeling feisty, I start throwing in some spices. Which do you think would be your favorite? Ingredients 3 large chicken breasts, […]

Once while out of town, I went to a local burger joint with an amazing selection of burgers. It was really hard to choose the perfect burger because they had so many options. I ended up getting a Jalapeno Popper Burger which was so delicious! Cream cheese, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese were enclosed by […]

These chicken thighs are very tender and juicy, not to mention delicious! The thighs cook while putting the rest of the meal together, making this a quick meal for a weekday. The spice in this recipe is so very slight that even those who shy away from spicy food can handle the flavor. Ingredients 1/4 […]

When you can get whole chicken wings at the grocery store for $1.99/lb., you should buy a bunch to make delicious wings at home. The problem is separating the wing tips from the wings and the wings from the drums. Don’t let that intimidate you from snagging a great deal. You only need a cutting […]

Crunchy! Smoky! Spicy! Sweet! Flavorful! Throw them on a salad. Eat them by the handful. Sprinkle on a side dish. These are the best! Ingredients 1 cup pepitas 1/2 tsp, salt 1 Tbsp. melted butter Mexican Seasoning Blend 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika Italian Seasoning Blend […]

Not too long ago, I posted a recipe for what I call Sticky Chicken. The rub is what makes this chicken taste so good! It is AMAZING!! Well……. what if I take that rub and mix it with a little Parmesan cheese and roll some chicken tenders around in it. UUUUUMMMMMMM………Whuuuuut! Why didn’t I think […]