Author: Black Tie and Jam

The Declaration of Independence: A Reminder for Americans When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s […]

This Keto Chipotle Tamale Pie is easy to make with the help of a Keto cornbread mix. Now, I have to warn you. The Keto cornbread mix is expensive! Usually, I walk past it in the store, trying to resist it. One time, I couldn’t resist it. I bought it. It’s not something I would […]

I am always very excited when I find a new Keto or low-carb product in the grocery store. I am doubly excited when it is a bread item. I found a low-carb pita bread made by Toufayan that is excellent. I always buy several bread items at a time because I never know if the […]

You won’t be able to stop eating this dip! Serve it with veggie dippers, low-carb pita chips, or Keto crackers. It’s a good thing it makes a lot because it will disappear fast. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 block cream cheese, room temperature 4 Tbsp. sour cream 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. chives, chopped […]

HA! I made it! Life blew up this month, so I’m surprised I was able to do any grocery shopping at all. I did have a Kroger haul, but I somehow lost the footage. With months like I had, we did a lot of pantry and freezer meals. I am glad I have plenty in […]

I love quesadillas for lunch! The only problem is that it is hard to eat only one or two. They are quick and easy to make and comes together with only a few ingredients. Top with your favorite salsa and some sour cream for a delicious meal or snack. Ingredients 4 low-carb tortillas 1 8 […]

Are you tired of the same-old ground beef recipes you always make and want to try something new? Try some of these delicious Keto recipes featuring ground beef! Stuffed Pecan Burgers—Take a bite out of something unexpected. This burger has an amazing pecan filling on the inside. Stuffed Tomato Basil Peppers —Green peppers are filled […]

A vegetable tian usually has potato slices. I can certainly make this tian with potato slices by using starch-resistant potatoes made a day ahead, but sometimes I become more strict with my diet than at other times, so it is perfectly fine to omit the potatoes for a lovely and tasty vegetable tian. The layers […]

I recently saw some large green tomatoes in the produce department in a specialty grocery store. I HAD to pick some up to make some Keto Fried Green Tomatoes. Green tomatoes are seasonal, so I did not want to miss this opportunity. If you grow your own tomatoes, pick some while they are green, so […]

I got this recipe from a small cookbook that I picked up somewhere. The lemon flavor is pronounced in this lovely cake. The freshness is all about Springtime! Ingredients 1/2 stick butter at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated Swerve 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 4 large eggs 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Zest from […]