Author: Black Tie and Jam

The Menu Monday – Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Salad Tuesday – Went out while grocery shopping Wednesday – Belated Easter Dinner – Prime Rib, Creamed Corn, Hash Brown Bake, Biscuits Thursday – Beef ‘n Bean Tortellini Soup, Italian Salad Friday – Slow Cooker Hot Drums, Salad, Leftover side dishes from Wednesday Saturday – Leftovers Sunday – […]

I have loved shrimp since I was about 8 years old. I think I am the only person in my family who likes it. My father kind of liked shrimp, but he was born and raised in western Kentucky as a landlubber. He didn’t hate shrimp, but it wasn’t something that he would order off […]

My husband recently stumbled across a video about starch-resistant rice—a method that supposedly makes real rice more keto-friendly. The idea is that if you cook rice and then chill it for at least 24 hours before eating it, the starch changes form and becomes “resistant,” meaning it won’t spike insulin levels or kick you out […]

Got leftover chicken? Give it a second life with this cozy, cheesy low-carb chicken pot pie! This comforting classic gets a modern twist with a golden, savory crust made from a low-carb baking mix and a sprinkle of sliced almonds for the perfect crunch. It’s rich, satisfying, and comes together beautifully with a simple side […]

I’ll be honest—last year threw me entirely off my meal prep game. Life got hectic, routines fell apart, and meal prepping happened only in scattered, last-minute bursts. The start of this year has been chiefly about playing catch-up, sorting through the leftovers (pun intended!) of the chaos. But finally—finally—I think I see the light at […]

I’ve been holding onto this recipe idea for what feels like forever, just waiting for the perfect low-carb gnocchi to come along. Then, like a gift from heaven, Trader Joe’s opened in my area, and I discovered their frozen cauliflower gnocchi. Let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. Unlike some cauliflower-based products, these don’t have […]

Sometimes, I crave macaroni and cheese. Yes….I could make some starch-resistant macaroni, but I only like to have starch-resistant items on my menu sparingly. I have to improvise when I don’t feel like doing that. This recipe for Jalapeno Popper cauli-mac is one of those recipes that fulfilled my craving but kept me from splurging. […]

These Keto Cherry Vanilla Scones are a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. With a tender, cake-like texture, they lean more toward dessert than a traditional scone—but who’s complaining when they taste this good? Lightly sweet and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, each bite offers a burst of cherry flavor that […]

Crockpot Supreme Pizza Chicken is the ultimate no-fuss dinner for busy days when you know ahead that you won’t have the time—or energy—for a full-blown dinner production but need something hearty, flavorful, and family-approved. That’s precisely when this Crockpot Supreme Pizza Chicken comes to the rescue. I first threw this together on a weeknight when […]

Thanksgiving is long gone, but it’s never too late for pumpkin pie! Pumpkin pie is an excellent Keto snack especially when that sweet tooth needs a fix. I bought a whole lot of canned pumpkin around Thanksgiving time so that I could make myself treats throughout the year. Ingredients For the Crust: 2-1/2 cups almond […]