Author: Black Tie and Jam

Egg salad is already creamy in its traditional form, but when you add some ripe avocado, it becomes even creamier. Avocados are a wonderful addition to any diet especially on a Keto diet because they contain healthy good fats and at least 20 vitamins. The celery in this recipe provides a little crunch and texture […]

This sweet bread is more like cake than bread. It is full of crunchy nuts and tart whole cranberries. I like to make this treat in an 8×8-inch square pan. It is always a good practice to keep a bag of fresh cranberries in the freezer to make some cranberry treats throughout the year. The […]

Y’all…another use for fathead dough! I can’t wait to try all the ideas I have for fillings! The idea of a taco ring is not new, but I have never tried to make one before. I have eaten this meal before, but it was not made by me. The traditional version is made with refrigerated […]

I have been on a Brie kick lately. Once you get on that train, it’s hard to get off it because Brie is so buttery and wonderfully gooey. When topped with some kind of topping and paired with some Keto crackers (and don’t forget a glass of wine), you have the beginnings of a perfect […]

I have always loved shrimp. I will eat it in any form. I also think of new ways to enjoy it all the time. A shrimp salad is not a new idea, but the combination of the citrus juices in this marinade gives the shrimp a lovely flavor perfect for Springtime salads. The Louis Sauce […]

The American hot dog is dressed up with an Asian twist that is out of this world delicious! Sometimes, one has to break out of the box one puts oneself in and try something new! The Asian slaw on its own is crazy good, but when you top a dog with it and add some […]

This is the Once-a-Month grocery haul for the month of May. I always make a list of ingredients for everything on my menu plan for the month. Then I take an inventory of what I already have. Whatever is leftover, I will order online from Walmart, Kroger and HEB. Certain items I consider staples, I […]

Think of Tuna Salad but with no tuna. Tuna is something you will never see on my website. Gasp! Oh, the travesty! Neither my husband nor I like it so tuna never appears in my house in any form. We do, however, like all other forms of seafood. This Seafood Salad uses some of the […]

Spring is the perfect time to make this all-in-one meal. When we camped out with our boy scout troop, a meal in a foil packet meant that something special was inside. The scouts call these foil-packed meals Silver Turtles. I was a little surprised when I heard these silver sensations by this name because I […]

Happy Cinco de Mayo! The Menu Monday – Low Carb Chicken Tortilla Casserole, Iceberg Wedge Salad Tuesday -Tequila Lime Chicken, Southwestern Grilled Vegetables, Salad Wednesday – Pecan Chicken, Steamed Asparagus, Salad Thursday – Crispy Crumb Salmon, Broiled Zucchini with butter Friday – Went out for dinner Saturday – Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Italian Chopped Salad, […]