Author: Black Tie and Jam

I can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving! I am glad this year is almost over! I am sure everyone feels the same way. One of the things that I can count on is my routine meal prep. It is something normal in a world that is far from normal. As we begin transitioning to 2022, […]

I should have named this Rotel Cabbage because it reminds me of Rotel dip. Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. butter or bacon grease 1 can tomatoes with diced chilies 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained 1 (8 z.) can tomato […]

I originally created this recipe as a snack for my son, who loves mushrooms, but it ended up as a side dish. I guess it could be either. It think I like it better as a side dish. These mushrooms are easy to make, keto-friendly and just plain awesome! Ingredients 2 packages white or baby […]

My friend and I were in Sanford, Florida one day for a mani/pedi gone awry. We could not find the nail salon we were looking for, but since we were there and the timing was right, we decided to stop someplace for lunch. We found this cute little pub on a corner called the Sanford […]

This flavorful entree can be served over rice, pasta or spaghetti squash. This easy and quick meal comes together all in one pot, so there are fewer dishes to wash. That’s my kind of meal right there! Ingredients 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. oregano […]

Well….I did not meal prep last week. Things happened. Somehow, somewhere, I picked up pink eye. I only left the house once! Because of that, I could not wear my contact lens, meaning I can only half see. Because I can’t see without my contact lens, I can’t drive. Because I can’t drive, I am […]

Stuffed Peppers was my Dad’s favorite! My mother would stuff it with leftover meatloaf and top it with a flavored tomato sauce. So simple, yet so delicious. In this recipe, I use a few additional ingredients to keep it Keto and to kick up my mother’s stuffed peppers a notch or two. Ingredients 6 peppers, […]

My idea of breakfast is a lingering cup of coffee in the morning; however, living a Keto lifestyle, I realize I need to get into better habits. Breakfast is one of those habits. I don’t like to say that Keto is a diet, even though it is. I would rather say that it is a […]

I don’t really need much to get me through the month of November. That’s a good thing, right? The holiday is a whole other story. I generally do not host Thanksgiving at my house. This year, we are spending Thanksgiving with my husband’s family, so we will make a separate trip for whatever we need […]

Recently while visiting my bestie in Florida, another friend from out of town decided to join us. After we planned to pick her up at the airport, we thought it would be nice to head to the Morse Museum to see the extensive Tiffany collection. Since it was going to be a beautiful day around […]