Author: Black Tie and Jam

I saw this recipe for Frozen Raspberry Cheesecake Bites via Pinterest that caught my eye. It was one of the really fast video recipes that are floating around everywhere right now. I found the full recipe on Delish.com (click here), but I made some alterations to their recipe along with some additional instructions that would […]

Glazed with what, you might ask? These delicious meatballs are glazed with a homemade mixed berry glaze. When I glaze something, I like a generous amount of it. The sweetness of the berries brings out the savory flavor of the chicken meatballs. I was talking on the phone with my bestie while I was making […]

Yeah! It’s my birthday today! It was also my son’s birthday 3 days ago! It’s also my wedding anniversary! That’s a lot of celebrating. HA! I know, I know….why did I get married on my birthday? I would have to say I do not recommend it. Everyone asks me why I did it. Well…it’s because […]

Fry sauce….drizzle it on french fries, slather it on a burger or hot dog or use it as a dip for veggies. Fast food restaurants around the country have spun out their own version of this humble condiment whose main ingredients are mayonnaise and ketchup. My favorite fry sauce comes from Raisin’ Canes. The only […]

Menu Plan Monday – Roast beef and Caramelized Onion Naan Pizza Tuesday – Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, French Onion Rice and Roasted Green Beans Wednesday – Leftovers Thursday – Chicken Provencal Stoup and a salad Friday – Beef Enchiladas and Red Rice Saturday – Smoked Brisket, Mashed Cauliflower, Almond Flour Biscuits and salad Sunday […]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! Hamburgers and hot dogs are commonplace in homes across America on the 4th of July. Barbecues, swimming and beach days spent with friends and family are the highlights of the summer as America celebrates its 245th birthday! There is something so basic and simple about the humble hot dog. By itself with […]

There’s this guy on YouTube, Thomas DeLauer, that I like to watch occasionally. He is a clean Keto guru, and he provides a lot of good information about following a Keto diet. If you are following a Keto diet, you should definitely check out his YouTube channel. Sometimes he broadcasts from a mainstream store where […]

We live within an hour of the beach. We don’t go to the beach that often as a family mainly because my husband thinks it is a lot of trouble and effort compared to the amount of time spent at the beach. And let’s face it….the beaches of Galveston, Texas are not beautiful and the […]

Even when it is hot outside, soup warms the soul when you don’t feel well. Today is one of those days for me. Allergies have taken their toll, leaving me feeling tired and draggy. A hearty soup like this Chicken Fajita Soup is the ticket to that comforting feeling a person needs when illness strikes. […]

It’s the last week of June already! Oh my! Summer is rolling by fast, but it does not take long to make southerners yearn for the Fall and cooler temperatures. It is so dang hot!! I’ve got my meal prep Monday going on today, and it’s a doozy! My son is helping me with meal […]