Author: Black Tie and Jam

This Keto Slab Pizza takes me back a way. Back in the day in my hometown, there used to be a place called Johnny’s Pizza. It served square pizza. Instead of cutting the slices into triangles, they sliced it into squares. That meant that some of the slices did not have part of the crust. […]

Let’s talk turkey! Turkey is significantly healthier than beef as it is rich in protein and minerals, such as magnesium and niacin. It is a good source of the cancer-fighting mineral, selenium. For all your Keto friends, turkey does not spike blood sugar and promotes “good” HDL cholesterol. As we all know, turkey contains the […]

We are almost at the end of September. This month seems like it is never going to end, though. Many life situations have occurred this month, making grocery shopping difficult. Instead of getting it all done at once, I have had to go here and there, which is not cost-effective. Here’s to next month being […]

Whip up a batch of these sliders suitable for dinner, lunch, parties, or snacks. These sliders combine the savory flavors of smoked sausage with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Add basil leaves and balsamic glaze for additional freshness and flavor. To top it off, these sliders are very quick and easy to make. Ingredients 1 smoked […]

When an enchilada meets pasta you get a delicious and simple recipe that the whole family will love! Flavorful chicken, spicy enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese make this pasta dish one that you will make over and over again. It is one of my favorite go-to meals because it is on the table in about […]

This summer went by with hardly any meal prepping. My husband and I have been under the weather the whole time; we had a hurricane that destroyed our yard, and our master bathroom has been under renovation since the end of June. We are a hot mess! LOL I am thankful for routines because I […]

I am cooking in my son’s teeny tiny apartment kitchen today. The lighting is awful, but the vegetable soup I am making is delicious and cozy. Vegetable soup is an all-around healthy meal for lunch, dinner, or snack. You can keep it Keto by using any vegetable on the list of Keto-friendly foods. If you […]

This potato salad has a unique flavor and texture that reminds me of a German potato salad. It is a little different in that the potatoes are roasted before they are mixed with all the other ingredients. Roasting the potatoes beforehand makes them starch-resistant and low-carb-friendly. Believe me, this is a game-changer! Use this method […]

I love fajitas! I usually make the fajita components on the grill, but sometimes it is nice not to go out in the heat and make it hotter by tending a hot grill. On rainy days, I can make fajitas indoors on my stovetop grill, but what I sometimes do if I am not feeling […]

Crunchy cucumbers are the star of the show for a fresh snack or side dish. Cucumbers are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some say cucumbers help with weight loss and lowers blood sugar. I like to serve cucumbers sometimes in place of a salad with my main meal for a little something different. Ingredients […]