Author: Black Tie and Jam

I am still trying to get back into the swing of meal-prepping after my April whirlwind. April was filled with out-of-town engagements and appointments. I need to get back on the bandwagon starting today! The Menu Monday – BBQ Shrimp, Resistant Starch Mashed Potatoes Tuesday – Went to my favorite restaurant for belated Mother’s Day […]

I had some blistered shishito peppers as an appetizer at a restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas, last year. One bite, and I was hooked. I liked them so much that I decided to make a version of my own when I got home. The only problem with this recipe is that Shishito Peppers may be […]

There used to be a bottled salad dressing made by Seven Seas (I think) called Green Goddess Dressing. It was so good! That was the salad dressing of choice when I was growing up. I loved to dip red radishes in it when I was a kid. The whole family loved it! Sadly, I don’t […]

Looking for a new way to serve eggplant? Do you even like eggplant? Many people do not like eggplant because it tends to taste bitter. I think I can change your mind with this recipe. It’s all in how you prepare it. Ingredients 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2″ to 1″ thick rounds […]

What do you do when dieting, and you have an incredible sweet tooth? You find a way to have your cake and eat it too! Just because you are on a diet doesn’t mean you have to do it completely without certain things. This Toasted Nut Bark is made with Lily’s chocolate chips that are […]

Make these ahead at the beginning of the week for a fast and easy breakfast. Keep them in a resealable storage bag, so you can grab one and put it in the air fryer or oven while you get ready to go in the morning. Top it with some sour cream and salsa to eat […]

A grilled cheese sandwich is a classic that stands the test of time. This Eggplant and Ricotta Grilled Cheese Sandwich steps it up a notch. It’s always nice to try something different for a change. Ingredients 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into rounds Salt, for soaking the eggplant Olive oil for browning the eggplant […]

A while back, I bought some raspberries on sale for 87 cents a container. I bought a whole bunch of them to freeze and keep in the freezer. I pulled them to make this cake. Wow! Am I glad I did I had those raspberries! Ingredients 1 box Duncan Hines Keto Yellow Cake Mix 6 […]

Complement your main course with these Cheese-Topped Tomatoes are a very quick recipe with a big impact. Tomatoes make a wonderful side dish for a variety of entrees and will turn an ordinary tomato into a delightful addition to any meal. Ingredients 4-6 Roma tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 1 small onion, grated 1 […]

Gluten-Free does not mean Keto by any means. A little extra care must be taken when making gluten-free treats. I have quite a few friends who must follow a gluten-free diet. These delicious brownies were made with the help of a gluten-free brownie mix, so nothing could possibly get past the gluten-free restrictions. Many people […]