Author: Black Tie and Jam

This is what happens when my bestie comes to town for a visit, and we get together with our friends. Some serious snack food goes down! This snacky snack buffet was put together using items that I had on hand, except for the watermelon. Even observing some dietary restrictions, a scrumptious buffet can be made […]

Stuffed with taco meat mixed with cheese, these Taco Mini Peppers are the perfect size for snacking or an appetizer. Top with your favorite toppings for a tasty bite of taco-ey goodness! Your family and guests will love them! Ingredients 1 pound ground beef Taco seasoning 1 cup salsa 1 cup cheese 1 bag of […]

Surprise! Surprise! Another use for Fathead Dough. These Sausage Nuggets are simple to make once the dough is made. They make a great snack or breakfast. Ingredients for Fathead Dough (you could also use crescent roll dough if not on a Keto or low-carb diet If you need a dairy-free Fathead Dough, click here. 1 […]

A simple stir fry contains the most basic ingredients, yet it can have a plethora of flavors. The vegetables can stand on their own as a meal on top of a bed of rice. Adding protein only boosts the flavors and textures. The high heat from the wok or skillet causes this dish to come […]

Who doesn’t love pizza? When my son was in high school, he would invite his friends over for video game nights, and I would make four different kinds of pizzas. Yes, FOUR! With a handful of teenage boys in the house, not a morsel of those pizzas was left! It was all gone! My husband […]

If you are in Orlando, spend an evening at the Universal City Walk Mini Golf Course. Located just past the conveyor belt people movers entrance to the right, the mini golf course is next door to the AMC movie theater. The course contains two themed mini golf courses: one with a 50’s horror movie theme […]

Do you ever have a week that starts out completely planned, and then BOOM! Does something happen to completely derail all of it? This was one of those weeks! Fortunately, I had gotten some meal prepping completed before the week got weird! Menu Plan Monday – Cajun Steak, Roasted broccoli, salad Tuesday – Pecan Chicken, […]

This recipe is something to consider for the upcoming holidays. It is easy enough for any day of the week, yet impressive enough for your holiday table. Add the garnishes for a colorful display on your holiday table. Slice the butternut squash super thin or slice it a little on the thicker side to suit […]

The refrigerator is probably the most used appliance in a household. As many times as the doors open and close, the refrigerator can quickly become disorganized and messy. I don’t know about you, but items get pushed back and forgotten, the vegetable drawers begin to take on a life of their own and don’t even […]

Meal prep Monday here we go! Menu Plan Monday – TX style beef ribs (slow roasted with a rub), salad, Keto Broccoli Cheese Bake Tuesday – Marinated and grilled pork chops (freezer meal), leftover vegetables Wednesday – Habanero Burgers, Fried Eggplant Thursday – Air-Fried Low-Carb Baked Chicken Tenders, Leftover Fried Eggplant Friday – Slow Cooker […]