Author: Black Tie and Jam

Rio Grande Quesadillas have a tasty filling that the whole family will love! These quesadillas work well for lunch, dinner or as a snack. Made with low-carb tortillas and topped with sour cream, salsa, guacamole or all three and paired with a salad makes a hearty meal on a busy night. Ingredients 2 cups chicken, […]

Cajun food does not necessarily mean spicy food, but it does mean that whatever it is will be full of flavor. This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is not spicy, but the bold flavoring definitely stands out. Cajun Chicken Pasta will become a favorite at your dinner table. Ingredients 1 package low carb linguine or spaghetti […]

Middleton Place is a rice plantation located on the north side of Charleston along the Ashley River. Middleton Place is one of several antebellum plantations in the area. I am sure the other plantations are just as beautiful, but the grounds at Middleton Place are extensive and gorgeous. Middleton Place is open daily, 9:00 a.m. […]

I never thought that any beach would be an ideal location for Spring break because I had the idea in my head that the beaches anywhere were inundated with partying young adults. I have to say that I placed this stereotype erroneously in my head. Edisto Beach during Spring break was practically empty. It was […]

I got a bee in my bonnet not long ago, along with an idea from Pinterest, to create some pretty hangers. This is such an easy project to fix up some normally boring hangers. Once I got started, it was kind of addictive. Although I don’t see myself creating a whole closet full immediately, I […]

Experimenting with my new Harvest Right freeze dryer has been a lot of fun. This is the first time to freeze dry any kind of meat. I had a lot of deli meats in the freezer, so I thought this would be a good type of meat to start the process. Preparation Fold the slices […]

Oh my goodness! It’s August already! How did that happen? WOW! The year is half over and I think everyone is ready for this long, hot summer to be over. Prices are increasing, and some things are hard to find, like chicken. My kingdom for some decently priced chicken right now! There are still some […]

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!! This delicious deep dish pizza is definitely worth the extra effort! It is my new favorite!! Ingredients 1 batch Fathead Dough or you could use your favorite pizza dough 2 Tbsp. butter 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 small onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, […]

Sometimes, breakfast reinvents the wheel over and over again. I must have some variety in order to eat breakfast. This Baked Avocado Egg recipe is easy to prepare and tricks my brain into thinking I am getting something different. Trickery or not, these eggs are delish! Ingredients 3 avocados 6 small eggs Salt and pepper […]

I haven’t meal-prepped for most of the summer due to vacation and other traveling. I am still on the go, but I have been home long enough to have a week of normal routine. The Menu Monday – Barbacoa Beef in the Slow Cooker, Yellow Squash in a Red Pepper Sauce, Salad Tuesday – Chicken […]