Author: Black Tie and Jam

I am constantly experimenting with stir fry combinations. Stir fries are a perfect one-pot meal and most are Keto-friendly. If all the components are ready to go, they are ready to serve in 15 minutes or less. Beginner cooks will find that stir fries are an easy meal to make when exploring food ideas in […]

Isn’t it nice sometimes to have something all to yourself? Take these Miniature Meatloaves for instance. Everyone at the table gets their own. I bake these in aluminum mini loaf pans. The smaller size cooks much faster than a larger meatloaf. Kids think this mini size is much more fun than the regular ‘ole big […]

Sometimes salad for dinner is THE option. Of course, a steak salad is also good for lunch, but when paired with savory roasted vegetables and greens, this salad is completely satisfying for dinner. The tender steak, cooked to perfection, on top of the crunchy greens and topped with hot roasted vegetables is anything but ordinary. […]

I had to ditch my meal-prepping day for the last couple of weeks due to time and logistics. Sometimes that happens because of life, ya know? Time to get back in the saddle because meal prepping makes dinnertime, lunchtime, snacktime and breakfast time way better. The Menu Monday – Beef Stew Casserole, Salad, Roasted Cauliflower […]

Tartar sauce from the grocery store is some mayonnaise with a few specks of pickle relish mixed in. Homemade tartar sauce is soooooo much better than that. A few simple ingredients and a little extra zing take tartar sauce to a new level. You can halve or multiply this recipe, depending on your needs. Ingredients […]

Casseroles are so easy to make! There are endless combinations. This Chicken and Artichoke Casserole is rich, creamy and full of flavor. Served with a side salad and asparagus, this meal combination is a definite keeper. Ingredients 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 lemon juice […]

If you like stewed okra and tomatoes, this recipe is for you. I consider this side dish as Cajun comfort food that accompanies any spicy Cajun or Creole meat wonderfully. You can serve it over some cauliflower rice to make it even more delicious. If you are not a fan of okra, this recipe might […]

This Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry is a super flavorful Keto dish. I love that shrimp cooks fast because dinner makes it on the table at an appropriate time. A stir fry means that there is only one pan to clean. It’s a win-win! Ingredients 1-1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined Milk for soaking the shrimp […]

I love going to a good farmer’s market to pick up fresh produce. Back in the day, a farmer’s market only sold products from some kind of farm, such as fruit, vegetables, cheese, eggs etc. Nowadays, a farmer’s market sells well beyond that with baked goods, crafts, home-based business products and other homemade products. I […]

A handful of pantry staples team up with some ground beef that the entire family will love. This versatile entrée can be made using Keto ingredients or not. You can substitute cauliflower rice for white rice with very little difference in taste and texture. You can also make these ahead to store in the freezer […]