Author: Black Tie and Jam

I am not much of a fan of Tom Cruise as a person, but dang! He makes some good movies! Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 is about 2.75 hours long, but it is one of those movies that is so fast-paced and interesting that it doesn’t feel like it is that long. Of course, […]

Having lived a Keto lifestyle for a while now, I’ve come to use quite a few Keto and low-carb products over and over again. I have so many that I felt I needed to break up my original post into several parts. See Part I and Part II of this series to read along with […]

I am always looking for new ways to use fathead dough. Not only is it fun to create new recipes, but I like to create something out of nothing. These did not turn out as I originally intended, but the result was what I had hoped for: DELICIOUS! These cheesy Pizza Sticks are loaded with […]

Nothing says Springtime more than the appearance of asparagus. Crisp-tender asparagus in a savory stir fry is a quick side dish that is bright and flavorful. It doesn’t get any healthier than this! Ingredients 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. granulated Swerve 1 medium orange, juiced 1 Tbsp. corn starch 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 […]

It’s been a busy week, plus the heat has sucked the life out of everyone. It truly has been a long hot summer! Time to spend less time in the kitchen and more time staying cool. Let’s get to meal prepping, so we can get to it! Menu Plan Monday – Moroccan Lemon Chicken, Mediterranean […]

A breakfast casserole can be anything you want it to be. Start with this basic casserole as a base and use whatever you have on hand to make something completely different every single time. Ingredients 6 – 8 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, spicy or mild 1 green […]

Everything you love about wings is in this burger! These burgers are low-carb, Keto friendly and gluten-free. Your family will devour these burgers, but make sure you have a roll of paper towels on the table. They are messy in a good way! Ingredients 1 lb. ground chicken 1/4 cup onion, chopped fine 2 tsp. […]

I was skeptical about seeing the Barbie movie because I was afraid it would have a lot of political connotations within it. I had heard some reviews from prominent people in the media to criticize it for that reason. My expectations going in were low; however, now that I have seen it, I think that […]

It’s been slim pickins’ at the grocery stores this summer. The sales have been dismal at best. I have stuck to essentials, items that I have to have to complete a meal, clearance items and fresh produce. Come on, grocery stores! Throw us a bone! Aldi WalMart Foodtown 4 Red bell peppers .97 ea 2 […]

This was a week of experimenting. I made a lot of good things and tweaked them along the way I am disappointed with how the doughnuts turned out, but they tasted really good, so they will get another chance. Everything else was the bomb! The Menu Monday – Steak, Peppers and Onions Sheet Pan Dinner […]